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Axis by Parvax Africa: Redefining Logistics and Empowering Businesses Across Nigeria

Nigeria’s e-commerce sector is experiencing rapid growth, but logistics—often called the backbone of online retail—has ...

  • 7 September 2021
  • Africa

Nigerian Startups Raise $1.5 Billion in Venture Capital, Leading Africa’s Tech Revolution

Nigerian startups have raised $1.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2021, leading Africa’s tech ...
  • 22 June 2021
  • Business
Entrepreneurship

Sustainable Entrepreneurship: Building a Greener Africa

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in the world of entrepreneurship, and Africa is no exception. ...

  • 12 May 2021
  • Startups and Innovation

Nigeria’s OPay Partners with MTN to Launch Mobile Business Solutions for SMEs

Nigeria’s OPay partners with MTN to launch mobile business solutions, providing SMEs with digital tools ...
  • 20 April 2021
  • Business

Ghanaian AgriTech Startup Farmerline Reaches 1 Million Farmers Across West Africa

Ghanaian AgriTech startup Farmerline has reached 1 million farmers across West Africa, offering mobile-based services ...
  • 18 February 2021
  • Business
Startups

The Impact of Regulatory Compliance on Startups in Africa

The Impact of Regulatory Compliance on Startups in Africa Africa has emerged as a vibrant ...

  • 15 January 2021
  • Legal and Regulatory
Billy Byiringiro

Billy Byiringiro .The first Rwandan to win a Rhodes scholarship

  Billy Byiringiro’s journey from a small village in Rwanda to winning the prestigious Rhodes ...

  • 4 June 2020
  • Rwanda

The Role of Incubators and Accelerators in Africa’s Startup Ecosystem

Incubators and accelerators have become crucial players in Africa’s startup ecosystem. These organizations provide the ...

  • 12 May 2020
  • Startups and Innovation
Meet Africa’s Latest Unicorn Startups

Breaking Barriers: Women-Led Start-Ups Thrive in Kenya’s She’s Next Competition

Entrepreneurship in the tech start-up space has long been regarded as a male-dominated world, but ...

  • 15 March 2020
  • Startups and Innovation
Kenswitch

Kenyan insurers plan own customs bond verification platform after Kenswitch fallout

In the wake of recent challenges faced by Kenswitch, Kenyan insurers are moving forward with ...

  • 12 March 2020
  • Startups and Innovation
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May 16th is the day in 1975 that Junko Tabei becomes the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

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