Spotify Unveils Talks Africa
Spotify has started an initiative that it claims would encourage “solution-driven” conversation about the issues the African music business is…
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Application is now Open for the 2023 Cohort of The Anzisha Prize Fellowship
Applications for the 2023 cohort of the Anzisha Prize, a renowned venture-building program that supports young African entrepreneurs between the…
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9 Startups Join Katapult Africa Accelerator Programme
The Katapult Africa Accelerator Programme, which gives entrepreneurs access to US$150,000 in investment and other support, has chosen nine startups…
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EdTech startup, Snapplify penetrates into West Africa
Leading international edtech startup Snapplify is making significant investments in West Africa as part of its commitment to expanding access…
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Quona Capital Secures $332m in Funding Round for Financial Inclusion Investments in Emerging Markets
Quona Capital, a venture capital firm specializing in emerging countries, has announced the final closing of its Fund III at…
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Kenyan startup, Sendy secures investment from MOL PLUS for growth
MOL PLUS, the corporate venture capital arm of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, has announced funding for Kenyan fulfillment and logistics enabler…
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Orodata announces its Africa Data Hub Cohort 3 Community ‘Climate’ Journalism Fellowship
Orodata Science is proud to announce the call for applications for the third cohort of the African Data Hub (ADH)…
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Morocco-based Fintech Startup WafR Secures $120,000 for Expansion
WafR, a Moroccan fintech startup, has raised $120,000 in funding from First Circle Capital, bringing the company’s post-funding valuation to…
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AfriTECH 2.0 Holds Today! 5G, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing and more To Be Discussed
The Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 2.0) is set to hold on November 09, 2022 on a theme that encompasses the current…
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Bluesky, Jack Dorsey’s new app, has evolved in 7 ways.
Jack Dorsey, the founder and former CEO of Twitter, has launched a new social media app called Bluesky. Bluesky is…
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Egyptian Foodtech Startup, Brotinni Secures $600,000 Seed Fund
A $600,000 Seed round headed by Innlife investments has been raised by the foodtech firm Brotinni in Egypt. Dalia Abou…
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Yassir, Algeria’s Super App Completes $150 Million in Series B Funding
A multi-sided marketplace called Yassir has announced that it has raised $150 million in Series B funding from well-known international…
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Hoods, an Egyptian Live e-Commerce Platform Secures Funding From valU
Hoods, a live e-commerce platform developed in Egypt, has received finance from valU, a division of the Egyptian investment bank…
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500 Global Partners With GIZ to Support African Accelerators
The German economic development agency Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and its Make-IT in Africa initiative have teamed up…
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Meta Plans to Commence Large-scale Layoffs This Week are Underway
According to a recent Wall Street Journal story, Meta, the parent corporation that owns Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, is anticipated…
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Telegram: New Update Features Topics to Groups, Collectible Usernames, More
A significant upgrade to Telegram has just been released, adding new functionality in addition to enhancements. It includes collectible usernames…
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Mr. Macaroni, OmniBiz Africa, Emergency Response Africa, Others Receive Awards at the Nigeria Innovation Summit 2022
The Nigeria Innovation Summit 2022 with the theme: Re-imaging Innovation, organized by InnovationHub Africa, and held on October 4-8, 2022…
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Spotter, a Morocco-based Open Finance Startup Secures Undisclosed Funds From UM6P
Open finance start-up Spotter, based in Morocco, has received funding from UM6P Ventures in an undisclosed amount. The notification was…
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UAE-based X-ERA Buys Egyptian B2B Marketplace, SPEED
As part of its aim for global expansion, UAE-based X-ERA for tech-services and logistics has purchased Egypt’s B2B marketplace SPEED….
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Nigeria Tops the List of 100 Most-funded African Startups
What are the most funded companies in Africa? is one of the most often asked topics at Digest Africa. We…
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James Agada to Deliver Keynote Address at AfriTECH 2.0
James Agada, the founder of Ixzdore Laboratories Limited, will on Wednesday, November 09 2022 deliver the keynote address at the…
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Pantami to Lead Software Ecosystem Players to TestNigeria Conference
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) is set to lead stakeholders in the country’s…
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Africa’s Debut Decentralised Organisation for Tech Founders, Pando DAO goes Live
Pando DAO, Africa’s first decentralized autonomous organization for tech innovators, has begun operations and has been named the Silicon Zanzibar…
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CMC Networks Rolls out Supercharged Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) Across 51 African Countries
To hasten the adoption of SD-WAN in Africa, CMC Networks has introduced IP Premier, a high-performance dedicated internet access (DIA)…
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CardinalStone Capital Advisers Supports AfyA Care With $6m in Funding
AfyA Care’s Series A capital round will include a $6 million investment by CardinalStone Capital Advisers (CCA), a manager of…
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Tech trends – 5G, broadband, fintech, data privacy and cybersecurity risks – expected to be discussed at Africa Tech Festival
Trending topics in the African technology and telecommunications space include the rollout of 5G, the dire need for telecommunications infrastructure…
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How Businesses can prevent and Combat Cyber Threats
Online business may have its benefits, but there is also a greater chance of hoaxes and cyber threats. The credibility of your…
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Elon Musk is Reportedly Planning to Eliminate Half of Twitter’s Workforce to Slash Costs
In an effort to reduce costs after his $44 billion acquisition, Elon Musk plans to cut nearly 3,700 workers at …
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Satgana Secures €30 Million Fund to Assist African Climate Tech Startups
A $30 million fund has been closed by Satgana, a European venture capital (VC) company with its headquarters in Luxembourg,…
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Global VC Flourish Announces Madica, an Africa-focused Program to Support Pre-seed-Stage Startups
Some of the biggest obstacles facing startup founders in sub-Saharan Africa are access to finance and a lack of support…
