Africa Apps Awards Events

Winners Emerge in AppsAfrica Awards

Winners have emerged from the annual AppsAfrica Awards in Cape Town. Now in its 4th year, the Awards celebrate the

Business Innovation Internet

Google and Telkom Get Regulatory Approval to Launch Internet Powered Balloons

Google and Telkom have secured regulatory approval from the Communications Authority (CA) to launch internet powered balloons called Loon. The

Acquisition Business

Nigerian Data Analytics Firm, Terragon, Acquires Asian Mobile Ad Firm Bizense

Nigerian consumer data analytics firm Terragon Group has acquired Asian mobile marketing company Bizense in a cash and stock deal. Based in Singapore, with operations

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Moroccan Banking Group Unveils Fintech Challenge For African Startups

The Popular Central Bank (BCP) group, a Moroccan banking institution, has unveiled an innovative programme for African startups called “Fintech

Entrepreneurship Fintech Innovation Startup

Do You Have a Payroll Solution For MSMES? Apply For FCMB’s Payroll Challenge

Most SMEs aren’t structured and have poor record keeping practices including payroll management. However, SMEs are beginning to show readiness

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MTN Plans to Launch Mobile Banking Services in Nigeria Next Year

MTN Group has said that it will apply for a mobile banking licence in the country and plans to launch

Entertainment

Marvel Comics Legend, Stan Lee Dies at 95

Stan Lee, the Marvel Comics legend who co-created some of its most famous heroes like Spider-Man, Iron Man, and the

Business Ecommerce

Alibaba Singles Day sales Hit $30 billion

China’s biggest e-commerce company said sales topped $30 billion over a 24-hour period, soaring past last year’s record of about

Agro-tech Entrepreneurship Funding Investment Startup

Ghana’s CowTribe Raises $300k From Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation

Ghanaian agritech startup CowTribe has secured a $300 000 investment from the US-based Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. In addition to the funding,

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Africa Healthtech Startups Can Now Apply For the WHO Africa Innovation Challenge

The World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region has launched the WHO Africa Innovation Challenge. This Challenge is calling