Annie Njanja
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Flutterwave’s troubles in Kenya yet to end as second case proceeds
The second case, where Flutterwave, Adguru and Hupesi solutions are the respondents, continues, with the next mention booked for March 23. → Read More
South Africa’s Envisionit Deep AI gets $1.65M to expand access to medical imaging
The investment is from New GX Ventures SA, a joint venture between New GX Capital, RMB Ventures and GIIG Africa. → Read More
YC-backed HR-payroll provider Workpay raises $2.7M to scale in Africa
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, a Kenyan startup simplifying sourcing of construction supplies, raises $4.5M
Jumba simplifies the sourcing of construction materials through a common marketplace for retailers and developers. → Read More
Kenya’s fintech Power set to scale after $3M seed round
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
Africa’s smartphone market shrunk by 18% last year
South Korea’s Samsung, and Chinese brands Tecno and Itel, accounted for 65% of the total smartphone shipments to Africa. → Read More
Morocco’s foodtech Terraa raises $1.5M led by FoodLabs
Morocco's fresh food supply chain, Benkirane says, is highly-fragmented, traditional and dominated by intermediaries. → Read More
Cleantech Qotto embarks on growth plan backed by $8M funding
The growth bid follows the planned introduction of new products in the market, including financial services and internet access hotspots. → Read More
BuuPass raises $1.3M to scale mobility sector digitization in Africa
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 raises $5M, embarks on MENA growth
Palm.hr is configurable across borders, making it easy for it to match local labor laws, and employee regulations in different markets. → Read More
Gameball raises $3.5M to scale its CRM platform for consumer brands
Brands use Gameball's platform to build long-term relationships with customers, and ensure retention through personalized loyalty programs. → Read More
More job cuts loom as Sendy changes course in Nigeria
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
Google to ban unlicensed loan apps in Kenya as new rules take effect
Digital lenders yet to get licenses will obtain Google’s interim approval, but it will only be valid for 45 days. → Read More
Dubai-based accounting and financial compliance startup, Wafeq, raises $3M
Wafeq is exploring new growth opportunities in Egypt while doubling down on its existing markets as businesses comply to new laws. → Read More
Why international DFIs are looking to African startups to scale impact investing efforts
DFIs keen to align with their missions, are backing tech startups that guarantee access to services and products in various sectors. → Read More
Uber, Bolt drivers hope for increased earnings foiled as Tanzania reinstates 25% commission
Uber resumes operations in Tanzania after 25% commission was reinstated. → Read More
Kenyan fintech Kwara raises $3M seed extension, signs deal to reach over 4,000 credit unions
Kwara has signed an exclusive digital solutions distribution agreement with the Kenya Union of Savings & Credit Cooperatives (Kuscco). → Read More
Xetova exploring market data gaps in Africa to boost trade insight access
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
Africa predicted to experience sustained funding slowdown in 2023
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 content moderation partner in Africa shuts down operations
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