M-Pesa
Acquisition Business Fintech

Vodacom and Safaricom Buy Out Vodafone in M-Pesa Deal

Vodacom and Safaricom are now the 100% owners of M-Pesa after they bought the shares of Vodafone. Safaricom was a

MePlaylist
Entertainment Funding Music Streaming

Nigerian Music Startup, MePlaylist Gets Funding From Beyonce’s Father

MePlaylist, a Nigerian Music startup has announced that it has received investments from  Mr Mathew Knowles, father of artists Beyoncé

lagos
Business Government Ride-hailing

Lagos Taxi Association Launches Ride-Hailing Service Tagged EkoCab But is This Enough to Attract Riders?

As cinema-goers at Adeniran Ogunsanya Mall in Lagos exit after watching their favourite movies, they are usually met outside by

Carbon
Financial Inclusion Fintech Payment

Carbon (Paylater) Launches USSD Service to Boost Financial Inclusion

Carbon formerly Paylater, has launched a USSD service to make it easier for Nigerians with limited access to smartphones or

Startup
Business Funding SMEs Startup

Simple and Inexpensive Ways to Make Your Startup Look Professional

A problem that a startup founder or entrepreneur struggle with is finance. Due to lack of funds, some startups management

Catapult: Inclusion Africa
Africa Financial Inclusion Fintech

Two Nigerian Fintech Startups Selected For Catapult: Inclusion Africa Program 2020

Two Nigerian fintech startups-Esusu and PaddyCover, have been named among the 12 startups that would participate in the Catapult: Inclusion

Carbon
Apps Fintech

Carbon Launches iOS Version of its App

Carbon (formerly Paylater), a Nigerian fintech startup, has launched an iOS app, making it the first digital lender in Africa

Tanda
Fintech Funding Investment

Tanda, a Kenyan Fintech and Micro-retail Startup Raises Funding From HAVAIC

Tanda, a Kenyan fintech and micro-retail startup, has raised undisclosed seed funding from HAVAIC. The funding was completed at the

AURA
Africa Investment Technology

SA SafeTech Startup, AURA Raises $400k Follow-on Investment From HAVAIC

AURA, a South African SafeTech startup has raised $400,000 follow-on equity investment from HAVAÍC. This funding in AURA was made

PlentyWaka
Business Ride-hailing Technology

Plentywaka Introduces “Scan and Ride” Feature, Adds More Routes

Plentywaka, a Nigerian vehicle hailing startup, has introduced ‘Scan and Ride’ feature to allow its riders access to its premium