MTN
Awards Telecom

MTN Wins Telecom of the Year and Employer of the Year at NECA Award for Excellence 2020

MTN Nigeria has been awarded the Telecommunications Company of the Year and the overall winner, Employer of the Year at

SEC
Investment Regulation

SEC Orders Investment Crowdfunding Platforms to Register by June 30th

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has ordered all existing investment crowdfunding portals/digital commodities investment platforms to register with it

Awards

Global Startup Awards Africa to Discover Top Technology Innovators

For the first time ever, future-shapers from all 55 African Union member states now have the chance to participate in

Spotify
Music Music Streaming

Spotify Premium Launches Exciting Offer For Free and First-Time Nigerian Users

Spotify Premium is offering three months free to eligible free and first time-users for the Individual Premium plan. Spotify Premium gives

Ecommerce
Ecommerce Report

Women Can Add $14.57 Billion to E-Commerce in Africa: IFC Research

Africa’s e-commerce market could grow by more than $14.5 billion between 2025-2030, according to an IFC report published today. The

Tays
Apps Funding Investment Startup

Egyptian Professional Networking App, Tays, Pre-seed Funding

Egypt-based networking app Tays has raised a seven-figure (EGP) pre-seed investment from several angel investors, some of whom will join the

d.light
Funding Investment Renewable Energy Startup

Solar Energy Startup, D.light Secures $10m in Equity Financing From Proparco

D.light, a leading innovator of solar energy products, has raised US$10 million in equity financing from Proparco.  This latest funding

COVID-19
Funding Health Investment

Development Bank of Austria (OeEB) and EIB Launch Є100mn African Private Sector COVID-19 Resilience Investment Initiative

Entrepreneurs and businesses most impacted by economic, health, and social challenges triggered by COVID-19 will be able to benefit from

OPay
Fintech Funding Investment Venture Capital

China-Backed African Payment Startup OPay is in Talks to Raise $400m to Facilitate Expansion

OPay, an African digital payment startup is in talks with investors to raise as much as $400 million at a

LifeQ
Funding Health Investment Venture Capital

SA’s E-health Company LifeQ Secures $47m Investment

LifeQ, the South African e-health company, has announced it has secured $47 million from top investors around the world. LifeQ co-founders Laurence Olivier,