UNESCO
Film Video Streaming

Netflix, UNESCO in Search of Next Generation of Filmmakers in Africa

Netflix and UNESCO have partnered to launch a short film competition on ‘African Folktales, Reimagined’ across Sub-Saharan Africa. Winners of the

Sanergy
Funding Investment Venture Capital

Kenya-based Waste Management Company, Sanergy Secures $2.5m Funding From JICA

Sanergy, a Kenyan-based waste management company, has secured a $2.5 million investment from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Founded in

Wise Guys
Accelerator Startup

Apply: Wise Guys SAAS Africa Startup Accelerator Program 2022

Wise Guys SaaS Africa is an 8 months long acceleration program combining online modules with local and international experts and

Sparkle
Fintech Funding Investment Venture Capital

Sparkle Closes $3.1m Seed Round From an all-Nigerian Group of Investors

Sparkle, a mobile-first digital bank, has raised an oversubscribed seed round of $3.1 million from an all-Nigerian group of investors

Funding Investment Venture Capital

Tunisian Q-Commerce Startup, Lamma Closes Funding From Orange Ventures

Lamma, a Tunisian q-commerce startup, has secured undisclosed amount of funding from Orange Ventures, the Venture Capital Fund of the

Squid Game
Entertainment

Squid Game Becomes Netflix’s Biggest Series With 111m Viewers in First 28 Days

Squid Game has become Netflix‘s biggest series launch, with 111 million viewers in the first 28 days, the streaming giant

Eden Life
Funding Investment Venture Capital

Eden Life Raises $1.4m Seed Round to Build Out Home Services App For Africans

Eden Life, a Nigerian home services app for scheduling food, laundry and cleaning services, has completed a $1.4m Seed round,

Mental health
Health

Creating Inclusive Workplaces to Boost Mental Health

Mental health has been in the spotlight recently, with people under strain from the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and top athletes

Klasha
Fintech Payment Product Launch

Klasha Expands to Ghana to Facilitate Online Commerce and Cross-border Payments

Klasha, a Lagos-based cross-border company building technology infrastructure for cross-border commerce in Africa, has announced its launch in Ghana. The

Apps
Tech Tips Tips

5 UX Tips to Create Apps That Will Serve People Better

Mobile apps have come a long way from the early days of the smartphone. Once considered more of a cool