How UK-based debt financing company, Lendable, is providing equity-free financing for African startups
For most startup founders looking to raise money, the obvious choice is equity financing. However, there is another option –…
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Elon Musk’s Tesla stock sale hits $5B mark
Elon Musk has sold about $5 billion worth of Tesla stock, according to a slew of regulatory filings that posted…
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Nigeria’s Helium Health acquires Qatar’s Meddy in rare Africa-GCC deal
Nigeria-based health tech startup Helium Health has acquired Meddy, a Qatar-headquartered and UAE-based doctor booking platform for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition, termed “a…
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Facebook will no longer allow advertisers to target political beliefs, religion, sexual orientation
Facebook announced today that it will no longer allow advertisers to target users based on potentially “sensitive” topics like health,…
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DP World has launched its e-commerce platform DUBUY.com in Kenya
DP World, a trade enabler, has announced the launch of DUBUY.com, a global wholesale e-commerce platform, in the Kenyan market….
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IFC increases investment in Liquid Intelligent Technologies to expand data growth across Africa
IFC has partnered with Liquid Intelligent Technologies to expand data center capacity and the rollout of fiber-optic cable on the continent. The partnership with Liquid…
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NCC targets revenue of N632 billion for 2022 fiscal year
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that its revenue target for the 2022 fiscal year stands at N632.39 billion Prof….
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Fetola and FBN has opened applications for SA-based Social Entrepreneurship Impact Lab
South Africa’s FNB and business growth specialists Fetola have opened applications for the 2021 Social Entrepreneurship Impact Lab (SEIL) programme,…
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What Everyone Should Know About Data
We live in a world that runs on data. From the shows we stream, to the emails we send, to…
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Cameroon’s Agrix Tech uses AI to help farmers prevent crop disease
Cameroonian startup Agrix Tech has developed a mobile app that helps farmers to prevent and treat crop diseases utilising machine…
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Setting standards operating procedure to increase efficiency for your business
What Are Standard Operating Procedures? Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is a detailed and systemized instruction that is expressed in a step-by-step…
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MTN Nigeria and Airtel Nigeria secure approval to operate Payment Service Bank
MTN Nigeria and Airtel Africa Plc have secured approval in principle to operate a Payment Service Bank (PSB) in the…
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Amazon Seeks US Approval to Deploy 4,500 Additional Satellites for Internet Project
Amazon.com is seeking approval from US communications regulators to deploy more than 4,500 additional satellites as part of the company’s…
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Meta planning to open physical stores to showcase its products
The company formerly known as Facebook has been discussing the possibility of opening retail stores way before it rebranded itself as Meta,…
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MTN Nigeria to sell off shares worth 101 billion naira to pay off debts
Africa’s telecommunication giant, MTN, has announced its plan to sell 101 billion naira ($244 million) worth of shares in its…
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How To Manage Risk With The Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
There are many uncertainties in business and the more a business begins to grow, the more there is an increase…
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MallforAfrica shuts down operations in Nigeria
Nigerian e-commerce platform, MallforAfrica has announced the shut down of its operations. The MallforAfrica app is no longer on the…
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Konga, true business case for emerging African entrepreneurs
I have read and digested the very comprehensive independent submission made by e-Live consultant, Kelvin Mulungwe on the e-commerce race…
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Telkom Kenya signs agreement with Ericsson & NEC XON to expand its 4G Network worth$100-Million
Telkom Kenya Limited, the Helios Investment Partners and Government of Kenya joint venture, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)…
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Standard Bank partners with Flutterwave to expand digital payments across Africa
Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, has partnered with Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, to enhance digital payments across Africa….
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AmplifiHub, a Nigerian startup empowers musicians to earn more and connect with customers
Nigerian startup AmplifiHub has developed an online platform that empowers music producers, arrangers and songwriters in Africa to connect with…
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GrowUp Incubator opens applications for green social businesses
Applications are open for the Yunus Environment Hub’s GrowUp incubation programme, which is seeking solutions for sustainable food systems in…
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MoneyFellows and Mastercard partners to launch innovative digital solutions
Mastercard has partnered with MoneyFellows, the digitized ROSCA (Rotating Saving and Credit Association) system, to offer MoneyFellows customers a range of…
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KongaPay projected to hit 3m subscribers by 2022
KongaPay, a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)-licensed fintech platform, is on course to grow its active subscriber base to over…
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Microsoft Edges Past Apple to Become World’s Most Valuable Company
Apple lost its crown as the world’s most valuable public company to Microsoft on Friday, as the iPhone maker’s shares…
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Meta, Formerly Facebook, Acquires VR Fitness App Supernatural
Facebook’s rebranding as Meta has been followed up with the acquisition of Within, the company behind VR workout service Supernatural….
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Airtel Africa launches long-term sustainability strategy, building on its corporate purpose to transform lives
Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, with a presence in 14 countries across Africa, has launched…
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Zipline surpasses 200, 000 deliveries, marks five years anniversary
Zipline, the global leader in instant logistics, has celebrated five years in flight since its launch in Rwanda in 2016….
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Facebook Goes Meta: Twitter, CEO Jack Dorsey, Others Take Jibes at Rebranding
Facebook on Thursday announced it was changing the parent company’s name to “Meta.” Following the move, many people saw the…
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Liquid Intelligent & Orange Trade Networks Through New Telecoms Partnership
A new strategic partnership has been announced in Africa’s telecom space as South African Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) and Orange,…
