Ingressive Capital provides funding to Nigeria’s Mecho Autotech
Mecho Autotech, a Nigerian startup, has received an undisclosed amount of funding from venture capital firm Ingressive Capital in order…
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WhatsApp reportedly adds privacy settings to desktop with the latest beta, but removes the Android Quick Edit Shortcut
WhatsApp has rolled out new beta updates for both desktop and Android users. The desktop beta introduces new Privacy Settings…
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El Salvador is planning the world’s firs tax-free ‘Bitcoin City,’ backed by Bitcoin bonds.
El Salvador plans to build the world’s first “Bitcoin City,” initially funded by Bitcoin-backed bonds, President Nayib Bukele announced on…
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How South Africa’s Olarm enables people to control your alarm system from your phone
Olarm, a home and business security startup, provides users with easy control over their alarm systems via its app. The…
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Cameroon sends a delegation to the GBB in an attempt to emulate Nigeria’s e-Government success story.
A delegation from Cameroon’s Ministry of Public Service and Administrative Reforms recently visited Nigeria to inspect the depth of E-government…
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LEAP will bring together the brightest minds in technology to address global challenges.
17th November 2021: In February 2022, Saudi Arabia will host the largest technology event ever launched, LEAP, bringing together the…
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In Kenya, digital payments are expanding beyond the pandemic-driven push
According to Cellulant, the growth seen in Kenya is reflective of the payments landscape in the rest of Africa, with…
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With 700 portraits, this NFT artist captured the global lockdown
The doors to the exhibition halls of Gallery B57 are open a few streets away from Eko Atlantic City, revealing…
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How to Put an Actionable Data Ethics Framework in Place
Did you know that your company’s data privacy practices can be a differentiator in the marketplace? Typically, competitive differentiators revolve…
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Africa’s Silicon Valley? Egypt is vying for first place in Africa’s startup ecosystem
It’s a Silicon Cape to Cairo, as Egypt’s rapidly growing startup population and ability to attract growth capital sees the…
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Evolve Credit, a Nigerian fintech, has launched cloud-based lending software.
Evolve Credit, a Nigerian lending marketplace, has launched Configure, a new cloud lending software that it claims will power thousands…
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Traka Opens First Experience Centers in Australia and South Africa
Traka, the global leader in intelligent key and equipment management solutions, today opened its first Experience Centres in Brisbane, Australia,…
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Black Friday Report: The Average Nigerian Shopper Will Spend N62,250
Black Friday sales are a fantastic experience for both shoppers and retailers. Shoppers receive massive discounts on products, while retailers…
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Telegram Launches Sponsored Messages to Promote Channels and Bots, While Assuring User Privacy
Telegram has announced the introduction of Sponsored Messages on its platform, a tool that will allow anyone to promote their…
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South African Consumers Are Concerned About Empty Shelves This Festive Season
With the holiday season quickly approaching, South Africans and consumers worldwide may find fewer gift options on store shelves as…
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Instagram Under Probe by US State Attorney Generals Over Its impact on Children
A group of state attorneys general is investigating Instagram and its effects on children and young adults, alleging that its…
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Career 180, an Egyptian ed-tech startup, has received a $200k investment.
Career 180, a Cairo-based ed-tech platform, has raised US$200,000 from EdVentures to expand its services and user reach. Career180, which…
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What is the next frontier for African edtech startups in terms of technology, funding, and learning models?
“Something good is a frontier; something better is also a frontier and something excellent is just another frontier! You can…
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AfDB approves $150m to support agriculture in Africa
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $150 million facility for ETC Group Limited to address the company’s…
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MTN Group Exits Yemen Leaving Behind Millions of Subscribers
MTN Group announced today that it is ceasing operations in Yemen, in the Middle East. The company has been steadily…
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Apple’s Electric Car With Full Self-Driving Capabilities Is Set to Debut in 2025
Bloomberg News reported on Thursday that Apple is pushing to launch its electric car as early as 2025 and refocusing…
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Google Meet Unveils New Immersive Backgrounds for Video Calls on Web
Google Meet has introduced new immersive backgrounds and styles, allowing Web users to change their backgrounds while on a video…
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Tingo Fintech and Blockchain Cudos Collaborate to End Poverty Premium in Nigeria
Mobile FinTech Tingo has announced its collaboration with the decentralized cloud computing network Cudos to tackle the poverty premium through…
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Facebook is testing News Feed controls that will allow users to see fewer posts from groups and pages.
Facebook announced on Thursday that it is conducting a test that will give users a smidgeon more control over what…
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Kippa,a Nigerian startup receives a $3.2m pre-seed for its small business finance management app
Millions of small businesses around the world have operated offline over the past decade, especially in emerging markets. As a…
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Zambian’s Lake Harvest has joined the Tingg digital payment ecosystem.
Cellulant, a leading Pan-African payments firm, has teamed with Lake Harvest, one of Zambia’s leading fish distributors, to enable mobile…
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KIWE, an Egyptian fintech startup, has received funding to help it expand.
Egyptian fintech start-up KIWE has been working on venture capital strategies to support key investments to drive growth. Founded in…
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Grammarly raises $200 million at a $13 billion valuation to help you become a better writer with artificial intelligence
Grammarly, the popular editing tool for writing beginners, has raised $ 200 million out of $ 13 billion from new…
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NCC plans to bolster special numbering service segment of the telecommunication sector
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is taking a decisive regulatory move to ensure sustainability, profitability and fair competition in the Special Numbering Service (SNS)…
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UNDP Accelerator Labs and AfriLabs partner to promote innovation policy in Africa
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Accelerator Labs and AfriLabs announced their partnership and the way forward with live and…
