Opera
Internet Technology

Opera Restates Commitment to Africa As it Continues to Bridge the Digital Divide on the Continent

Africa is a key focus for Opera and we believe there is significant growth ahead. The region is the fastest-growing

Turaco
Acquisition

Turaco Acquires MicroEnsure Ghana to Deepen Affordable Insurance Coverage Across Africa

Turaco, the African tech-enabled insurance company, today announced the acquisition of MicroEnsure Ghana, a pioneering microinsurance company from MIC Global. Under the

Google
Africa Funding

Google to Invest $1bn Over 5 Years to Support Digital Transformation in Africa

Google has announced plans to invest $1 billion over 5 years to support Africa’s digital transformation. The investment focuses on

M-KOPA
Appointment Business People

M-KOPA Expands to Nigeria, Appoints Ex-Safeboda Boss Babajide Duroshola as New Country General Manager

M-KOPA, the leading connected asset financing platform, has officially expanded to Nigeria. To lead the Nigeria team, M-KOPA has named

Opera
Internet Messaging

Opera Launches Hype, an In-browser Chat Service For Opera Mini Users, in Nigeria

Opera has announced the launch of its dedicated chat service Hype, built into the Opera Mini mobile web browser, in

Asante
Fintech

Africa-focused Fintech, Asante Financial Services Joins Mastercard Start Path

Asante Financial Services has been selected to join Mastercard Start Path, an award-winning startup engagement program. Asante is among a group of only 6 startups chosen from across the

Technology

Opera Launches Hype; its New Dedicated Chat Service Built Into Opera Mini Browser

Opera has announced the launch of its new dedicated chat service Hype, built into mobile web browser Opera Mini. With

dLocal
Africa Partnership Payment

dLocal Expands Payment Network in Africa, Partners With Verve and Fawry

dLocal, a cross-border payment platform connecting global merchants to emerging markets, has expanded its payments network to include Kenya, Senegal, Ghana, and Cameroon. dLocal

Facebook
Africa Internet

Facebook’s Connectivity Investments in Africa to Hit $57 Billion in the Next Five Years

Today, Facebook released findings from The Impact of Facebook’s Connectivity Initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa, a study conducted by Analysys Mason

Inclusivity Solutions
Funding Insurtech

Inclusivity Solutions Raises $1.3m Funding Led by Goodwell Investments

Inclusivity Solutions, a South African insurtech startup, has raised an additional $ 1.3 million in its second tranche of its