Forget chatbots and robo-advisors, Absa just introduced an AI-powered digital clone of award-winning journalist Fifi Peters, and it’s rewriting the rules of what’s possible…
Nairobi-based startup OkHi launches in Nigeria
A smart addressing startup, based in Nairobi OkHi, has partnered with Africa’s largest banking platform, Interswitch to launch in Africa’s largest market, Nigeria. The partnership aims to…
Cloud-based platform improves healthcare systems in Africa
Microsoft4Afrika, a Microsoft initiative that focuses on improving digital access in Africa has partnered with BroadReach, a social impact group of businesses, to develop an…
Funding opportunities for sustainable African startups
Throughout the year multiple programmes, funds, and initiatives have launched to assist startups with capital investments and mentorships to ensure scalability in emerging markets,…
Egyptian equity firm announces first investment
An Egypt focused private equity firm, The Lorax Capital Partners Fund II (LCP), has announced its first investment, acquiring a minority stake in DSQ…
