Skype isn’t disappearing with a bang — or even with its iconic ringtone. Instead, the platform that once defined internet calling is quietly being…
Kenya’s mobile customer care platform Ongair rakes in funding [updated]
The Hong Kong-founded venture capital firm and accelerator, Nest, has invested an undisclosed amount into Kenya’s mobile customer care platform Ongair. With hundreds of…
GoMetro Traffic wants to help on your holiday journey
Just in time for the holiday season, GoMetro Traffic is an app designed for users travelling on roads. It is a spin-off of South…
Nigerian last-mile courier service runner-up at TechCrunch Disrupt London
Taking part in the TechCrunch Disrupt event, Nigerian-based last-mile courier Metro Africa Express (MAX) was named runner-up. The event took place from 7 to 8…
Travel marketplace Gummie relaunches site after fresh cash injection
Cape Town-based travel startup Gummie recently relaunched its website and is now keen to expand its operations across South Africa with new partnerships and affiliate…