Product Launch

Jumia Nigeria Launches e-doctor to Offer Online Healthcare Consultations

Jumia has launchaed e-doctor, a telemedicine service which aims to provide quality, affordable and digital real-time healthcare consultations in Nigeria.

Edtech

Edtech Startup, Klas Closes $130k to Build an Online Teaching For Africans

Klas, a Nigerian edtech startup, has raisee $130k angel round. The round included Tola Adesanmi (Spleet), Odunayo Eweniyi (Piggyvest), Nadayar Enegesi

Loans

Nigeria’s Govt Finally Clamping Down on Illegal Online Loan Sharks

After months or few years of free reign, illegal loan sharks now being pursued by the Nigerian government. This has

Tech Tips Tips

Safety Features to Look For in Online Hookup Apps (Plus What to Watch Out For)

Online hookup apps are pretty good at what they do – as long as you have reasonable expectations, that is.

Orderin
Delivery

SA Online Delivery Firm, Orderin $4.6m Investment

Orderin, a South African delivery-as-a-service firm, has secured $4.6million pre-series B funding round to support its delivery services. Founded in

Fawry
Entrepreneurship Partnership

GoDaddy, Fawry Partner to Help Entrepreneurs Build Their Online Presence

GoDaddy has partnered with Fawry, the local leading online payment company, to facilitate the process of going online for startups

Tawfeer Market
Funding Investment Venture Capital

Egyptian Online Retail Startup, Tawfeer Market Raises $500K Seed Round

Tawfeer Market, the Egyptian online grocery retail startup, has raised $500,000 seed round with contributions from Alexandria Business Angels Network.

MYDAWA
Grant Health

Kenyan Online Pharmacy Startup, MYDAWA Receives $1.2m Grant From Gates Foundation

MYDAWA, a Kenyan online pharmacy startup, has received a $1.2 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to

Internet People

RCCG Launches Online Dating Website Targeted at Christian Singles

The Redeem Christian Church of God (RCCG) City of David Parish has unveiled ‘Redeemers Connect‘, a dating website targeted at

Black Friday
Cyber security Security

Deal or no Deal? Online Security Safety Tips For Black Friday

“Gucci bags 80% off!” screams the email that lands in your inbox on Black Friday. It seems like an impossibly