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Tech Startups in Africa: The Digital Revolution

The digital revolution is sweeping across Africa, and tech startups are at the forefront of ...

  • 12 October 2022
  • Startups and Innovation
A Transformative Model for African Retail

Top 10 Nigerian Founders Setting the Pace for Africa’s Next Wave of Innovation

Nigeria’s entrepreneurial spirit is stronger than ever, led by founders who are not only building ...

  • 12 October 2022
  • Nigeria
Start-up closures and scalebacks leave trail of job losses in Africa

Start-up closures and scalebacks leave trail of job losses in Africa

Last year, 20 start-ups across Africa shut down, and many more had to reduce their ...

  • 19 July 2022
  • Business

Nigeria’s Tech Hub in Lagos Attracts Major Global Investors

Nigeria’s tech hub in Lagos gains attention from major global investors, boosting its role in ...
  • 15 June 2022
  • Business

Togo’s Energy Startup Daystar Power Expands Solar Offerings to SMEs

Daystar Power, Togo’s energy startup, expands solar power solutions for SMEs, enhancing sustainable energy access ...
  • 15 June 2022
  • Startups and Innovation

Nigerian Startup Paga Expands Digital Payments to Gambia

Nigerian startup Paga announces the expansion of its digital payments platform to Gambia, aiming to ...
  • 5 April 2022
  • FinTech & Enterprise
Crypto

How African Startups Are Leveraging Blockchain for Growth

African startups are increasingly adopting blockchain technology to solve problems in finance, agriculture, supply chains, ...

  • 12 March 2022
  • Crypto

Ivory Coast’s Fintech Startup Julaya Expands with $5 Million in Series A Funding

Ivory Coast's fintech startup Julaya secures $5 million in Series A funding to enhance digital ...
  • 8 March 2022
  • Business

Nigerian Startup Flutterwave Expands into Europe with $170 Million Series C Funding

Nigerian fintech startup Flutterwave has raised $170 million in a Series C funding round, enabling ...
  • 15 January 2022
  • Business

Venture Capital Surge Fuels West Africa’s Tech Startups in Q4 2021

West Africa experienced a surge in venture capital investment in Q4 2021, with startups in ...
  • 23 December 2021
  • Startups and Innovation
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