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Rank Launches After Moni Rebrand, Acquires AjoMoney and Zazzau Microfinance Bank

By Musa Suleiman / 11/13/2025
Moni, a Y Combinator–backed fintech, has officially rebranded as Rank, unveiling a new mission to build Africa’s first fully integrated,...
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Rank Launches After Moni Rebrand, Acquires AjoMoney and Zazzau Microfinance Bank

MEST Africa and Absa Announce Top 10 Finalists for 2025 MEST Africa Challenge

By Mohammed Mane / 11/06/2025
MEST Africa, in partnership with Absa, has unveiled the Top 10 finalists for the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025, the...
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MEST Africa and Absa Announce Top 10 Finalists for 2025 MEST Africa Challenge

First Circle Expands Early-Stage Africa Fintech Fund

By Adebayo Trevor / 11/06/2025
First Circle Capital has strengthened its position as a specialist early-stage fintech investor in Africa, securing additional institutional support to...
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First Circle Expands Early-Stage Africa Fintech Fund

Ventures Platform Closes $64m First Round for Fund II to Accelerate African Tech Growth

By Ester Adams / 11/06/2025
Ventures Platform, an Africa-focused venture capital firm, has secured a $64 million first close for its second fund, VP Pan-African...
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Ventures Platform Closes $64m First Round for Fund II to Accelerate African Tech Growth

Angola’s Anda Secures US$3.4M to Modernise Motorcycle-Taxi Transport

By Oluwasegun / 11/04/2025
Anda, an Angolan mobility startup, has raised US$3.4 million in seed funding as it moves to bring structure, technology, and...
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Angola’s Anda Secures US$3.4M to Modernise Motorcycle-Taxi Transport

Grammarly Rebrands to Superhuman

By Adebayo Trevor / 11/03/2025
Grammarly has officially rebranded as Superhuman, marking the company’s evolution from a writing-assistance tool into a fully-fledged AI-powered work platform....
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Grammarly Rebrands to Superhuman

5 Reasons You Should Restart Your Devices Regularly

By Musa Suleiman / 11/03/2025
In our always-connected world, phones, laptops, and other devices rarely get a break. We jump from messages to apps to...
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5 Reasons You Should Restart Your Devices Regularly

Novastar Secures Up to $40m from Green Climate Fund

By Ester Adams / 11/03/2025
Novastar Ventures has secured approval for an investment of up to USD $40 million from the Green Climate Fund (GCF)...
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Novastar Secures Up to $40m from Green Climate Fund

Digital Lender Lidya Shuts Down Operations Despite Raising $16.45m

By Mohammed Mane / 10/24/2025
Lidya, the Nigerian-founded digital lending platform aimed at financing small and medium enterprises (SMEs), has ceased all operations, informing customers...
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Digital Lender Lidya Shuts Down Operations Despite Raising $16.45m

Spiro Secures $100m for Africa’s Electric Mobility and Battery Swapping Expansion

By Ester Adams / 10/23/2025
Spiro, the electric two-wheel transport and battery swapping provider in Africa, has finalised a historic $100 million investment round. This...
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Spiro Secures $100m for Africa’s Electric Mobility and Battery Swapping Expansion

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