TikTok
Social Media TikTok

Senegalese Content Creator Khaby Lame Becomes Second User to Cross 100m TikTok Followers

Khaby Lame, a Senegalese content creator has become the second person to cross 100 million followers on TikTok. Lame, 21,

GreenHouse
Accelerator Entrepreneurship Fintech

8 African Startups Selected For GreenHouse Lab 2021 Fintech Accelerator

GreenHouse Lab (GHL), the flagship accelerator program by GreenHouse Capital (GHC), has announced the eight innovative African startups that have

Alerzo
Business Funding Investment Venture Capital

Alerzo Raises $10.5M Series A Led by Nosara Capital

Alerzo, a B2B e-commerce retail startup based in Ibadan, Nigeria has a $10.5 million Series A round led by London-based

Swvl
Acquisition Business

Swvl Expands Into Europe, LATAM And APAC Via Acquisition Of Mass Transit SaaS Platform Shotl

Swvl Inc., the Egyptian founded a startup that provides transformative mass transit and shared mobility solutions, has announced a definitive agreement

Shoprite
Business Technology

Shoprite Group Launches Digital Business Hub, ShopriteX

The Shoprite Group has launched a new digital business unit called, ShopriteX . The new unit combines data science, technology

Malware
Cyber security

Malware Attacks in Africa Are Increasing, Reaching 85m in Only 6 Months

Kaspersky research highlights that malware is rife across Africa with various countries exhibiting strong growth in all malware types in the

NITDA
Partnership Startup

NITDA Partners with MassChallenge to Open Application for B2MC Nigeria Program

MassChallege, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, has announced that applications are now open for B2MC Nigeria, a bespoke

AURA
Technology Women

Inclusive, Accessible Technology Key to Real Empowerment and Fighting Gender-Based Violence

As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month and the significant contribution women make in every sector of society, the fight for

Savvy Fellowship
Entrepreneurship

Winter 2021 Call For Mentors: Savvy Fellowship Program

The Savvy Fellowship is in search of individuals who have built a post-revenue business, and have at least five years

ABH
Entrepreneurship Startup

Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition Unveils Top 20 For 2021

Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) prize competition, a flagship philanthropic program established by the Jack Ma Foundation, just announced its top