South African mobile gaming startup Carry1st secures $20m from a16z, Google
Carry1st, a South African mobile game firm, has secured a US$20 million Series A extension round led by Andreessen Horowitz,…
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Can Nigerian fintech startups rely on the buy now pay later business model?
Fintech platforms are increasingly looking for new ways to serve their clients, one of which underlines the motivation for the…
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Important factors to note while designing a business intelligence programme for your brand
With digital transformation accelerating faster than ever in the corporate landscape, most organizations now use a combination of business tools…
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Nigeria’s Shopify for Africa, Bumpa Reveals Post-Funding Plans
Bumpa, a Nigerian business that serves as a one-stop shop for African retail merchants, intends to expand internationally after experiencing…
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100 female-led startups join high-impact acceleration programme
Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (WE4A) has chosen 100 female-led startups to participate in its high-impact accelerator, which focuses on company…
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Nigerian fintech startup Pivo secures funding from Microtraction
Pivo, a credit-focused financial services company for SME supply chain players in Nigeria, has acquired an unknown amount of money…
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How Crevatal is simplifying blockchain technology
One of the main reasons why most individuals avoid using blockchain or crypto platforms is because of the intricacies involved….
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Is Google a competitor to internet travel agencies?
According to GlobalData, COVID-19 had a significant impact on online travel agencies (OTAs), with the OTA market value decreasing by…
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5 women-focused bootcamps for young African women ready to delve into tech
The issue of women’s under-representation in technology is one that will continue to haunt the industry and provide meat for…
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2 Nigerian startups joins the latest Y Combinator batch
Nigerian businesses Moni and Topship have been accepted into the famed Silicon Valley-based Y Combinator accelerator’s W22 batch. Between now…
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4 Must-Have Elements of Digital Transformation
Organizations and enterprises are undergoing digital transformations as a result of a slew of new digital technologies that are gaining…
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Android App trends that will dominate 2022
With the rise of digital lifestyles, mobile applications have become an essential part of our daily lives. Being able to…
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Float, Ghana’s Fintech Startup Closes $17m seed round
Float, a Ghanaian fintech startup that provides a cash flow management and spend platform for African businesses, has raised a…
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Orda, Nigerian restaurant management startup Orda secures $1.1m pre-seed to expand across Africa
Orda, a Nigerian restaurant management business, has raised a pre-seed fundraising round of US$1.1 million in order to accelerate its…
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Microsoft Teams Releases 5 New Features to Support Frontline Workers
Microsoft Teams is introducing five new features aimed at lowering stress among frontline workers. Walkie Talkie app, organizing virtual appointments,…
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To Ultimate Guide to Kickstarting Your eCommerce Journey
While the complete figures for 2021 aren’t in yet, eCommerce sales in 2020 were 32.4 percent more than the previous…
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Google Is Rolling Out Digital Wellbeing Widget for Android Users Soon
We’re all aware that spending too much time on our smartphones is bad for our health, both physical and mental,…
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December 2021’s Most Wanted Malware: Trickbot, Emotet and the Log4j plague
In Check Point Research of January 12, 2022, the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of…
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The digital-first approach is the driving force of a robust marketing strategy in the post-pandemic era
Traditional media has long been the foundation of marketing and advertising campaigns. However, in a post-Covid-19 world where people have…
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Researchers Are Developing the Most Detailed 3D Map of Universe to Explain How it has Evolved
An multinational team of scientists has created the most detailed 3D picture of the universe to date, with astrophysicists revealing…
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Report: Wearable Tech will dominate consumer IoT with $97.5 billion revenues in 2022
According to GlobalData, a prominent data and analytics organization, wearable technology will account for 46 percent of the consumer Internet…
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FinDev Canada Supports The Energy Entrepreneurs Growth Fund With $13 million to Boost Access to Clean Energy in Africa
The Energy Entrepreneurs Growth Fund will receive up to US$ 13 million in funding from FinDev Canada and its 2X…
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Bolt receives $709 million at a $8.4 billion valuation to extend its smart app for transportation and food delivery
Economies of scale are critical for on-demand businesses, and one of the promising startups in the field has secured a…
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8 Steps to Get Your Business Out of a Rut
Most business owners want to invest in their company in order for it to expand. In the early days, you…
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How Helen Chukwu is Redefining the Entire Fashion Industry in Africa
For as long as I can remember, the world of fashion has been my playground. When I went to Nigeria…
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12 African startups to look out for in 2022
Despite the world’s economic volatility, Africa’s tech entrepreneurs have pulled off another stellar year. If the year 2021 is any…
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Nigerian brands and agencies need an overhaul to stand out in the Metaverse
The marketing communications sector has historically been sluggish to react to major technical advances, from the inception of the modern…
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Early-Stage Startups can Start Applying for Norrsken Impact Accelerator Programme
Applications are now available for the Norrsken Impact Accelerator in Stockholm, Sweden, which provides assistance, mentorship, and US$125,000 in investment…
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YouTube Is Testing Smart Downloads Feature That Will Allow Users to Downloads 20 Videos Automatically per Week
According to reports, YouTube is developing a new feature that allows viewers to watch content without requiring an internet connection….
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Twitter Spaces Session Recording is Now Available for Public Playback
Twitter Spaces, a tool that allows users to host or participate in live audio discussions on the site, will soon…
