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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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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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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Elon Musk reduces the cost of Twitter verification to $8
Elon Musk, a billionaire and the new president of Twitter, has announced a reduction in the monthly charge for Twitter…
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Dr Obadare Wins CSEAN’s first Cybersecurity Outstanding Individual Award
Dr. Obadare Peter Adewale, the Co-Founder and the Chief Visionary officer (CVO) of Digital Encode Limited, has emerged the first recipient of Cyber Security…
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AWS Unveils 2nd African Office in Lagos, Nigeria
The first office of Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), a division of Amazon.com, Inc., has officially opened in Lagos, Nigeria….
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Cut your data centre’s energy appetite and boost sustainability
Organisations around the world are on high alert for rapid and effective ways to boost their sustainability through cutting their…
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NTSA Endorses 4 Companies to Operate as Transport Network Companies in Kenya
Uber, Bolt, Little Cab, and Yego Mobility are the only transport network companies with licenses to operate in Kenya after…
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Nigerian FinTech Touch and Pay Bags $50,000 Ecobank FinTech Challenge 2022
The Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2022 winner has been named, according to the Ecobank Group, and is a Nigerian fintech company…
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AVEVA Showcases Role of Digital Technologies in Achieving Zero-Carbon Economy at COP27
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, will highlight how digital technologies can support public-private partnerships…
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Jobtech Alliance Unveils Startup Accelerator Programmes to Enhance Standard of Living in Africa
The Catalyst Jobtech Accelerator and the Jobtech Innovation Lab are two new initiatives from the Jobtech Alliance, an ecosystem-building initiative…
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Eskimi to host virtual conversation on Metaverse advertising in November
Leading Adtech platform Eskimi will be hosting a virtual conversation themed “Metaverse: Revolutionising advertising in a fast changing digital world”…
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AfreximBank Boss, ECOWAS, Diplomats and others to Speak at GAIN Youth Summit 2022
The President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of African Export Import Bank (AfreximBank) Professor Benedict O. Oramah; High Commissioner…
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Binance Partners With Utiva to Offer 1000 African Youth Scholarship for Tech Skill Training
The charity arm of cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure provider Binance, Binance Charity, has teamed with Utiva, an organization that provides…
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Implications of the Startup Bill for Digital Businesses in Nigeria
Nigeria launching the Startup Bill is the latest buzz that has brought excitement to many including startup founders, employees and graduates. On…
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6 African Startups Emerge as Finalists of the Ecobank FinTech Challenge
Six African fintech businesses have been chosen as finalists in this year’s Ecobank Fintech Challenge in order to compete for…
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Application is now for the Open Equity Funding From Digital Africa, $48k Awaits Francophone African Startups
Early-stage businesses operating in francophone African nations are eligible to apply for equity capital from Fuzé, a Digital Africa investment…
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MYDAWA, Kenya’s e-Pharmacy Startup Announces Telehealth Platform to Help Prevent HIV
The first telehealth program in Kenya specifically designed for HIV prevention has been made available through the e-pharmacy platform MYDAWA….
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Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa Campaigns for Financial Inclusion for Female-led Businesses
African Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors were introduced to a new partnership that aims to increase financial inclusion for…
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Apply: Second Edition of Africa HealthTech Challenge
The second Africa HealthTech Challenge has been announced by the HealthTech Hub Africa, which was established by the Novartis Foundation…
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Botswana Government Grants Yellow Card Crypto Licence to Kickstart Operation
Yellow Card, a pan-African cryptocurrency startup, has advanced the sector further by being the first on the continent to be…
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Glovo Unveils its Third Micro Fulfillment Centre in Nairobi
As the firm grows its “Quick-commerce” branch, Glovo, one of the top players in global multi-category delivery, has opened its…
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Dooka Joins Forces With Tradeshift to Launch Africa’s Biggest B2B Marketplace
A pan-African digital marketplace for business-to-business trade has been launched by Dooka in collaboration with Tradeshift, the worldwide network for…
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Becoming a Global Product Manager: A Conversation with Jennifer Agbaza on Leading Digital Innovation across Borders
Jennifer Agbaza is a product leader whose journey has taken her across borders and industries. In this interview we discuss…
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10 Semi-finalists Emerge for $50k MEST Africa Challenge
The 2022 MEST Africa Challenge has chosen ten semifinalists, and the winner will receive US$50,000 in equity capital. MEST is…
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Instagram Rolls out Fresh Updates to Protect Users From Abuse, Inappropriate Content
Instagram, a social networking site owned by Meta Platforms, announced on Thursday that it would improve capabilities that allow users…
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Geidea Joins Forces With Visa to Facilitate Digital Payments Across Egypt
In order to deliver Geidea’s sophisticated payment solutions to the Egyptian market, the company has established a strategic agreement with…
