Startups
Nigerian Fintech Startup Lendsqr Expands into Kenya with Cutting-Edge Loan Processing Platform
In a strategic move to support financial institutions across Africa, Nigerian fintech startup Lendsqr has extended its operations into Kenya...
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OpenAI Loses Another Safety Lead as Research VP Weng Announces Departure
Another one of OpenAI’s leading safety researchers and current VP of research and safety, Lilian Weng, announced on Friday she...
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Glint Solar grabs $8M to help accelerate solar energy adoption across Europe
Solar energy is booming, which is good news for Glint Solar. The Norwegian software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup has built a platform that’s...
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SocialCrowd raises $2.5M seed round as interest in future of work software remains
As reported by TechCrunch in February, Raphael Akinsipe, CEO and co-founder of SocialCrowd, described his company as "a Fitbit for...
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Visa Invests in African Startups Orda, Oze, WorkPay, and OkHi to Drive Financial Inclusion
Visa, the global payments giant, has made strategic investments in four innovative African startups, taking a significant step in its...
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South Africa Debuts Electric Minibus Taxi ‘eKamva’ Through Startup Consortium
In a groundbreaking move for South Africa’s transport sector, a consortium of startups and research institutions has launched eKamva, the...
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Kenyan Safari-Booking Startup Tukio Eyes East African Expansion After Securing Angel Funding
Kenyan safari-booking platform Tukio, which currently offers 18 destinations across Kenya and Tanzania, is set to expand its reach across...
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NetOne Unveils $1-a-Month Healthcare Plan in Zimbabwe, Targeting Affordable Coverage for All
In a bold move to address Zimbabwe's healthcare affordability crisis, telecommunications provider NetOne has launched a $1-per-month healthcare plan called...
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Applications Now Open for $55K Harvard Africa Business Club Startup Competition
The Harvard Business School’s Africa Business Club has announced the opening of applications for its New Venture Competition, a high-profile...
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Funke Opeke Steps Down as MainOne CEO, Paving the Way for Equinix’s West African Expansion
After 14 years at the helm, Funke Opeke, founder and CEO of MainOne, has officially stepped down, concluding a transformative...
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