The Netflix matchup between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has redefined what a modern boxing event can be, fusing old-school boxing prestige with digital-age…
Pan African Fintech Accelerator programme open for fintech startups
The Pan African Fintech Accelerator programme, funded by the SANAD Fund for MSME, in partnership with MEST Africa and Impact Lab, has opened applications for its six-month virtual…
Egypt startup announces expansion into Pakistan
Trella, a digital trucking marketplace based in Cairo, Egypt has announced its expansion into Pakistan. This marks the third market Trella has launched in…
New innovation programme launches for African-led startups
Seedstars, a Swiss-based private company in partnership with Shell Foundation, a UK-registered charity, has launched the Energy, Mobility, and Agriculture Innovation Programme. The programme is aimed…
Tanzania startup launches platform to connect patients with doctors
Medikea, a Tanzania-based online healthcare marketplace, has launched a platform that enables patients to book doctor appointments at their preferred clinics for free. The…
New programme aimed at women-led businesses launches
The leading independent pan-African banking group, Ecobank Group has launched a programme called Ellevate. The new programme is targetted at women-owned and women-focused businesses…
Startup launchpad programme for Egyptian tech startups launches
One of the leading organisations in Egypt, the IT Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) has collaborated with AUC Venture Lab to create Startup Launchpad. The Startup…
Accelerex Holdings signs $20-million investment agreement
Mauritius-based Accelerex Holdings has signed an investment agreement with regional private equity firm, Africa Capital Alliance (ACA). The Capital Alliance Private Equity IV (CAPE…
Zambian women-led startup receives funding
Zambian women-led energy startup, WidEnergy Africa has received an undisclosed investment from ShEquity, an investment vehicle that offers smart and sustainable investments to African…
SA fintech Ukheshe acquires SA startup Oltio
Ukheshe, Africa’s leading digital fintech platform provider has announced its acquisition of Oltio, a South African startup that has launched several mobile payments and banking…
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