African Drone Business Challenge
Africa Startup Technology

Two Nigerian Drone Startups Selected For Finals of African Drone Business Challenge

For the first edition of the African Drone Business Challenge, 10 African drone startups have been selected for the finals,

SDG500
Uncategorized

New Investment Vehicle Dubbed SDG500 Launched to Accelerate Progress Towards SDGs

A new investment vehicle dubbed SDG500 has been launched by a coalition of private and public sector organisations, including United

AURA
Africa Investment Technology

SA SafeTech Startup, AURA Raises $400k Follow-on Investment From HAVAIC

AURA, a South African SafeTech startup has raised $400,000 follow-on equity investment from HAVAÍC. This funding in AURA was made

VerifyMe
Investment RegTech Venture Capital

KYC Tech Startup, VerifyMe Secures Series A Financing From Consonance Investment Managers

VerifyMe Nigeria, an ID verification and KYC technology company, has secured a Series A financing for an undisclosed amount from

Jumia
Africa Appointment Ecommerce

Massimiliano Spalazzi Appointed as Jumia Nigeria CEO

Massimiliano Spalazzi has been appointed as CEO of Jumia Nigeria replacing Juliet Anammah who is now the of chairwoman of

Airtel
Africa Fintech Mobile Money

Airtel Money Partners Western Union to Facilitate Mobile Remittance Service

Airtel Africa plc, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, with a presence in 14 countries across Africa,

PlentyWaka
Business Ride-hailing Technology

Plentywaka Introduces “Scan and Ride” Feature, Adds More Routes

Plentywaka, a Nigerian vehicle hailing startup, has introduced ‘Scan and Ride’ feature to allow its riders access to its premium

Paga
Acquisition Africa Fintech

Paga Acquires Ethiopian Software Devt Company Apposit, Expands to Mexico

Paga, a Nigerian fintech startup has acquired Apposit, an Ethiopian fintech startup for an undisclosed fee. Paga also announced that

FSD Africa Investment
Africa Fintech Investment

MFS Africa and Frontclear Receive $3.2m Investment From FSD Africa Investments

Two African fintechs, MFS Africa and Frontclear have received $3.2 million in investments from FSD Africa Investments. While MFS Africa,

Alex Okosi
Appointment People Social Media

Meet Alex Okosi, YouTube’s New MD For EMEA Emerging Markets

Alex Okosi, a Nigerian-born, US-educated media executive has been appointed by YouTube as the new Managing Director for emerging markets