Chipper Cash
Acquisition

Chipper Cash to Acquire Zambia Fintech Startup, Zoona

Chipper Cash, an African cross-border payments company, has announced its intention to acquire Zoona group, which includes the Tilt brand.

Entrepreneur
Cyber security Security

Digital Security For The New Entrepreneur

The pandemic fundamentally changed the working world forever. Not only are more employees working remotely, but more people are starting

Uber
Product Launch

Uber Unveils a Suite of New Product and Safety Features Across Sub-Saharan Africa

Uber has announced the launch of multiple new products and features which are going live this month in South Africa,

Google
Funding

60 African Startups Receive $4m Google Funding

Google has announced the selection of 60 African startups to receive a share of $4 million for the Google Black

BONBELL
Funding Investment Venture Capital

Egypt’s BONBELL Closes $350k Initial Funding Round

BONBELL, the Egyptian mobile App in specialising in food ordering, digital solutions for table and meal reservations, has closed a

Afrikamart
AgricTech Funding Startup Venture Capital

Afrikamart, a Senegalese Agritech Startup, Secures $850k Seed Round

Afrikamart, the West African agritech startup, has announced the closing of an $850,000 seed round of financing from leading venture

GTCO
Fintech Payment Product Launch

GTCO Launches Squad Co, Its New Payment Unit

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) PLC has launched Squad Co which it describes as its new fintech/payment unit. In

HAVAÍC
Venture Capital

HAVAÍC Announces Final Close of the HAVAÍC Universum Core African Fund

HAVAÍC, a South African venture capital firm, has announced the third and final close of its second pan-African investment fund. 

The Food Lab
Funding Investment Venture Capital

The Food Lab, Egypt’s Cloud Kitchen Startup, Secures Pre-seed Round of $4.5m

The Food Lab (TFL), Egypt’s first cloud kitchen services operator, has closed a $4.5m pre-seed funding round co-led by Nuwa

Startup

Nigeria’s Kudi Changes Name to Nomba

Kudi, an African fintech startup, has announced that it is changing its name to Nomba as it transitions into an