JUMO
Fintech Funding Venture Capital

SA Fintech Startup JUMO Scores $55 Million to Support Expansion Into Nigeria and Other Markets

JUMO, a South African fintech startup has raised  US$55 million in debt and equity funding to accelerate the startup’s expansion

Vatebra Tech Hub
Accelerator Innovation Hub Startup

Meet Nigerian Startups Selected For Vatebra Tech Hub 6-month Mentorship Incubation Program

Vatebra Tech Hub, backed by the Bank of Industry, has selected three startups for its maiden 6-month mentorship incubation program.

Mastercard Foundation
Africa Edtech Education

Meet 12 African Edtech Fellows Selected For First Cohort of Mastercard Foundation Edtech Program

The Mastercard Foundation Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning in Information, Communications, and Technology (ICT) has announced the first cohort of

Sokowatch
Ecommerce Funding Venture Capital

Sokowatch, a Kenyan B2B eCommerce Startup Raises $14m Series a Funding Led by Quona Capital

Sokowatch, a Kenyan B2B eCommerce startup has raised $14 million series A funding led by Quona Capital. Also joining the

Konga Travel
Brands Competition Travel

Wakanow vs Konga Travel: A Classic Case of Doing Anything to Oust the Competition

Earlier this week, Wakanow was caught deploying Konga Travel ads on Google. This did not go down well with the

Centbee
Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Investment

Two Hop Ventures Buys Stake in SA Bitcoin Wallet Provider, Centbee

Two Hop Ventures, an Amsterdam-based venture capital fund has announced that it has taken a stake in Bitcoin wallet provider,

Interswitch
Business Partnership Payment

Interswitch & American Express Partner to Expand AmEx Cards Usage in Nigeria

  Interswitch and American Express (AmEx) have announced a new partnership to expand the usage and acceptance of American Express

Ecobank Fintech Challenge
Banking Financial Inclusion Fintech

Apply For Third Edition of Ecobank Fintech Challenge

Ecobank Group, the pan-African banking group, is inviting African fintech entrepreneurs to enter the 3rd edition of the Ecobank Fintech

Sanofi AfricaTech Challenge
Entrepreneurship Health Innovation

African Healthtech Startups Invited to Apply For Sanofi AfricaTech Challenge 2020

Sanofi has opened the application for African technology entrepreneurs and startups to apply for the AfricaTech Challenge 2020. AfricaTech is

Multichoice
Funding Innovation Investment

MultiChoice Unveils Innovation Fund Aimed at Scaling South African Video Entertainment and Tech Startups

MultiChoice Group the owners of DSTv, has announced the establishment of the MultiChoice Innovation Fund. According to Multichoice, the fund