Following repeated criticism for its handling of hate speech and misinformation (which resulted in an advertising boycott earlier this year), Facebook has introduced some…
First virtual Google for Startups Accelerator Africa graduates announced
The first virtual class of Google for Startups Accelerator Africa has announced its 20 graduates which are from seven different countries across the continent. 20…
Weetracker African VC report raises questions on definition of tech startups
Did the first half of 2018 really see African startups net over $168-million in 118 disclosed deals, as a new report claims? The African startups and VC ecosystem report released this…
How fintechs can help tackle financial inclusion in Africa [Sponsored]
The year 2016 was a pivotal one for electronic payments as for the first time such payments surpassed the use of cash. The change has taken…
Partech Ventures announces launch of Africa fund, having secured €57m so far
Silicon Valley fund Partech Ventures has announced the launch of its Partech Africa fund, which has secured over €57-million commitments so far. In a press…
