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The second case, where Flutterwave, Adguru and Hupesi solutions are the respondents, continues, with the next mention booked for March 23. → Read More
The investment is from New GX Ventures SA, a joint venture between New GX Capital, RMB Ventures and GIIG Africa. → Read More
YC-backed Workpay is set to launch a payroll engine that can serve customers in 40 markets in Africa, to stay ahead of clients needs. → Read More
Jumba simplifies the sourcing of construction materials through a common marketplace for retailers and developers. → Read More
Power has so far on-boarded 75 companies in Kenya, giving it access to over 40,000 workers, out of which it has served 15%. → Read More
South Korea’s Samsung, and Chinese brands Tecno and Itel, accounted for 65% of the total smartphone shipments to Africa. → Read More
Morocco's fresh food supply chain, Benkirane says, is highly-fragmented, traditional and dominated by intermediaries. → Read More
The growth bid follows the planned introduction of new products in the market, including financial services and internet access hotspots. → Read More
BuuPass processes about 12,000 transactions a day, and has recorded over 9 million ticket sales so far. Its GMV reached $30 million in 2022. → Read More
Palm.hr is configurable across borders, making it easy for it to match local labor laws, and employee regulations in different markets. → Read More
Brands use Gameball's platform to build long-term relationships with customers, and ensure retention through personalized loyalty programs. → Read More
In October last year, Sendy, a Kenyan logistics scale-up, wound up its supplies service, which enabled retailers to purchase FMCGs directly from manufacturers, saying it was directing all its focus on its end-to-end fulfillment offering. Months later, the company is ceasing on-ground operations in Nigeria, one of its four markets in Africa. This means that […] → Read More
Digital lenders yet to get licenses will obtain Google’s interim approval, but it will only be valid for 45 days. → Read More
Wafeq is exploring new growth opportunities in Egypt while doubling down on its existing markets as businesses comply to new laws. → Read More
DFIs keen to align with their missions, are backing tech startups that guarantee access to services and products in various sectors. → Read More
Uber resumes operations in Tanzania after 25% commission was reinstated. → Read More
Kwara has signed an exclusive digital solutions distribution agreement with the Kenya Union of Savings & Credit Cooperatives (Kuscco). → Read More
Xetova raised $4M seed last year to build a network of businesses, which will be tapped for insights on trade opportunities and risks in Africa. → Read More
Operating environment for startups in Africa is expected to worsen this year, continuing the trend that picked up in the last half of 2022. → Read More
Meta’s main subcontractor for content moderation in Africa, Sama, earlier Tuesday announced the closure of its content moderation arm at its hub in Kenya, citing the need to streamline operations. This comes months after Sama and Meta were sued in the East African country for union busting, and exploitation, and just weeks after another lawsuit […] → Read More