African ‘gender equal’ VC Janngo Capital closes second fund at $78M
African venture capital firm Janngo Capital has closed its second fund at €73 million (about $78 million), 20% more than ...
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BioNTech Expands African mRNA Vaccine Operations with $145M CEPI Funding for Rwanda Facility
As BioNTech navigates the challenges of a post-pandemic landscape, the German biotech giant has strengthened its commitment to advancing mRNA ...
Google Expands Voice Search and Translate with Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, and 12 Other African Languages
In a significant move toward supporting Africa’s linguistic diversity, Google has introduced Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, and 12 additional African languages ...
20 African Tech Startups Set to Showcase Innovation at Angel Fair Africa in Nairobi
Twenty promising African tech startups and scale-ups are set to pitch their innovative solutions at this year’s Angel Fair Africa, ...
Moniepoint Raises $110M, Hits $1B Valuation to Expand Digital Banking in Africa
Moniepoint, Nigeria’s leading financial ecosystem provider, has raised $110 million in a Series C funding round aimed at accelerating its ...
Google Announces $5.8M Funding for AI Initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa
Google has pledged $5.8 million to accelerate AI skilling initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa. This investment supports organisations empowering people with ...
Pick n Pay Set to List Boxer Business in Africa’s Largest IPO of 2024
Pick n Pay Stores Ltd. has announced plans to list its low-cost retail chain, Boxer, on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange ...
TikTok Tightens Content Control Across Africa, Removes 11 Million Violative Videos With Nigeria and Egypt Leading
TikTok has cracked down on millions of videos across Africa, with Egypt and Nigeria leading the charge in content violations. ...
Egypt’s Rabbit Mobility Secures $1.3M to Accelerate Expansion Across North Africa
Egypt-based Rabbit Mobility, a micromobility startup, is set for rapid expansion after securing $1.3 million in investment to grow its ...
BasiGo raises $42M to deliver 1,000 electric buses in East Africa in 3 years
BasiGo, a provider of electric bus solutions in sub-Saharan Africa, has closed $42 million in new capital. The funding round ...
