54gene
Africa Entrepreneurship Funding Health Interview

We’re Planning to Collect 40,000 Data Samples by End of 2019-CEO 54gene

The African genome is the most genetically diverse in the world. However, until now, the global scientific community has largely

54gene
Entrepreneurship Funding Health Investment Technology Venture Capital

Nigeria’s 54gene Secures $4.5 million to Establish World’s First African DNA Biobank

54gene, a Nigerian Genomic startup, has secured a $4.5 million from YCombinator, Fifty Years, Better Ventures, KdT Ventures, Hack VC

phones
Smartphones

Benefits of Mobile Phones with Bigger Screens

Cell phones come in many different sizes and styles, but one noticeable trend over the last several years has been

Irish Tech Challenge
Startup

APPLY:  Irish Tech Challenge South Africa 2023

The Embassy of Ireland in South Africa, in partnership with Wits University’s Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI),

Qualcomm
Innovation Technology

Qualcomm Announces Africa Innovation Platform

Qualcomm Incorporated has announced the launch of the Africa Innovation Platform, a suite of mentorship, education, and training programs created

Google
Technology

Google Unveils Nigeria’s 2022 Year in Search Lists

Google today announced the results of its 2022 Year In Search, revealing the most searched terms, people, actors, musicians, topics, questions

Future Africa
Venture Capital

Future Africa, TLG Capital to Launch $25m Venture Debt Fund For its Portfolio Companies

Future Africa, an African-focused VC firm, has partnered with TLG Capital to launch a $25 million venture debt fund for

Ecobank
Competition Fintech

Nigeria’s Touch and Pay wins $50,000 Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2022

Ecobank Group has announced that Touch and Pay, a Nigeria-based fintech, has won the 2022 edition of the Ecobank Fintech

Orange
Startup

Orange Names Winners of 12th Annual Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East

Orange has announced the winners of the 12th annual Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP) in Africa and the Middle East.

MTN
Internet

MTN Kicks off 5G Pilot in Nigeria

MTN has kicked off an open 5G pilot in the lead-up to its commercial launch. The Company, which intends to launch