Anzisha Prize
Entrepreneurship

Apply: 2021 Anzisha Prize For Young African Entrepreneurs

The Anzisha Prize has launched the 2021 call for young entrepreneurs between, 15 and 22. Applications for the latest cohort

Binance
Cryptocurrency

Binance To Train 1000 African Developers In Q1 2021 – Continuing Its Crypto Education Efforts

Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, via its Binance Masterclass education series, plans to equip up to 1000 African blockchain developers

Sokowatch
Ecommerce Innovation Mobility Technology

Sokowatch Unveils East Africa’s First Commercial Electric Tricycles

Sokowatch, an East African e-commerce firm, has announced the launch of electric tricycles to its delivery fleet in Uganda, making

Netflix
Government Internet Video Streaming

Netflix Gains in Africa Maybe Cut Short if SA Government Goes Ahead With its Proposed 30% Local Content on Video Streaming Services

Netflix, the biggest video streaming service, with over 195 million users in the world, has made reasonable gains in Africa.

Mastercard
Entrepreneurship Fintech Startup

Two African Fintech Startups Selected For Mastercard Global Startup Program

Two African fintech startups have been selected for the Mastercard global startup Start Path. The two startups which will be

Fintech
Africa Awards Fintech Startup

Meet 15 Africa-focused Startups Named Among Winners of Inclusive Fintech 50 Award For 2020

15 Africa-focused startups have been named among the winners of the Inclusive Fintech 50 Award for 2020. The awards recognises

Easy Solar
Africa Renewable Energy

Easy Solar Secures $5M in Series A Equity and Debt Funding to Scale Operations in West Africa

Easy Solar, a leading solar company in West Africa, has announced the closing of a $5m round of funding including

Orange
Africa Edtech Education

Orange Campus Africa, Orange’s New African E-Learning Platform

Orange has announced the launch of its online training platform “Orange Campus Africa” in partnership with the Virtual University of

SparkMeter
Funding Investment Renewable Energy Venture Capital

SparkMeter Raises $12m For Smart Utility Meters in Africa and Other Developing Countries

SparkMeter, a provider of grid management services, equipment, and software solutions that increase access to reliable electricity in underserved communities

Carry1st
Game Interview

Meet Carry1st, a Startup That Wants to Change African Gaming Narrative

Many of the games in Africa are not indigenous to the continent. Despite these, some startups are gradually changing the