Flutterwave’s COO Steps Down to Pursue Passion
She recently joined the board of Women in Tech® Nigeria, showcasing her commitment to supporting women in the tech industry.
Uber Denies Lagos Data Sharing Breach Amid Government Sanction Threats
This agreement stemmed from discussions between ride-hailing companies and the Lagos government about the need for regulation.
South African Car Subscription Company, Planet42, Secures $16 Million in Funding
The company has been growing steadily, having raised about $150 million so far, including a previous $100 million last year.
Binance Closure Spurs Gluwa Partnership with Nigerian Central Bank to Boost Digital Currency Usage
By establishing eNaira as the official record for all fintech loan transactions, the partnership aims to enhance accuracy and transparency.
EMURGO Africa Launches EMURGO Labs to Boost Web3 Innovation in Africa and MENA
EMURGO Africa, Cardano’s investment and commercial wing in Africa, has unveiled EMURGO Labs, a specialised development hub for emerging Web3...
Solcon Capital and IFC Join Forces to Fund Growth for South Africa’s Deep Tech Firms
This partnership combines IFC’s experience in supporting business growth in emerging markets with Solcon's deep tech expertise.
LemFi Appoints Allen Qu to Spearhead Growth Among Chinese Communities
This announcement comes hot on the heels of LemFi's recent wins. They just launched their services in the United States, and they got a cool $33 million in funding led by LeftLane Capital.
Flutterwave Shuts Down Barter Virtual Card Service
Barter was a big deal when it launched in 2017, offering Nigerians the chance to make international payments.
South African Startup, RecoMed, Gets Major Funding Boost from Japanese Pharmaceutical Company Eisai
This startup has been growing fast. Over 3,000 healthcare providers are now on board, and their revenue shot up by 150% in 2023.
European Firms Invest $40 Million in TowerCo of Africa to Enhance Uganda’s Mobile Network Coverage
With this money, TowerCo can put up 506 new towers in places where there's no phone service or where it's too crowded.