Let’s be real, most of us have probably clicked “download” on a shady-looking mod or jumped at a promise of “free V-Bucks” at 2…
Africa provides fertile ground for innovative technology
Everyone is on the lookout for the next big innovator and the latest technological breakthroughs that are set to revolutionise and redefine industries, organisations,…
7 start-ups get $385k to develop blue economy solutions
Climate resilience venture launcher Triggering Exponential Climate Action (TECA) has announced the selection of seven startups to each receive $55 000 in funding to…
Insurtech booms on back of fintech success story
Marius Botha Group CEO of aYo Holdings, talks about the fintech boom in Africa off the back of the latest Africa Investment Report by…
Vantage announces final close of 4th mezzanine fund
Vantage Capital, Africa’s largest mezzanine fund manager, announced the final close on its fourth mezzanine fund. A total of $377 million of commitments has…
Trade-ins in the tech sector – why it makes perfect sense
As the world shifts away from disposable technology and towards sustainable, eco-friendly options, refurbished electronics are increasingly becoming the go-to solution for consumers and…
Superapp mentality drives large enterprise success in Africa
One in three people globally are now superapp users, with more than 90% of these consumers motivated by convenience. Ayoba, Gozem, M-Pesa, Opay and…
Fund creates thousands of young entrepreneurs in Malawi
Thousands of youths in Malawi have gained employment and some have even created jobs for their peers, thanks to a project supported by the…
Beyond funding: African entrepreneurs also need mentorship
Ask most African entrepreneurs what their biggest challenge is and they’ll tell you that it’s funding. That’s not conjecture either. In multiple continent-wide and…
Lulalend secures $35m to scale its lending business
In an arid investment landscape, Lulalend, a South Africa-based digital lender catering to underserved small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has finalised a transformational $35…
DPO Pay scoops Fintech Discovery of the Year award
Leading African digital payments company DPO Pay won the Fintech Discovery of the Year award in the 2022 Ghana Fintech Awards. The competition is…
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