Kenyan Electric Mobility Startup Roam Raises $24 Million for African Expansion
Roam's product lineup includes electric motorcycles (Roam Air), electric mass transit buses (Roam Rapid), electric urban transit buses (Roam Move), as well as energy and public charging systems.
Cytek Launches First Cybersecurity Hub in Africa
Equipped with Microsoft’s AI-powered Sentinel platform, the SOC ensures constant vigilance against cyber threats for governmental bodies and businesses in the region.
Access Bank Appoints Interim CEO
Agbede is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management UK and the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria.
Nigerian Fintech Startups Cleva and Miden Selected for Prestigious Y Combinator Accelerator
The accelerator boasts an impressive alumni network, including African giants like Flutterwave, Paystack, and Kobo360, alongside rising stars like Cowrywise, MarketForce, and Kudi.
Kenya’s Ilara Health Raises $4.2 Million to Enhance Healthcare Access
Led by DOB Equity, a $2.5 million chunk of this funding came in the form of equity, with big names like the Philips Foundation joining in.
Botswana Bans Starlink Services
Those who already have the kits, especially at the Kazungula border in Zambia, are stuck.
Uganda’s PowerUP Sparks Excitement with Seed Funding Boost
The company's electric cooking solutions promise cost savings, time efficiency, and the elimination of harmful fumes.
Flutterwave Granted Court Order to Recover Millions Lost in Unauthorised Transactions
The issue arose when Flutterwave discovered on October 10, 2023, that certain PoS device merchants had misused their access to its platform due to a technical glitch.
Kenyan E-commerce Platform, Wasoko, Faces Backlash Over Merger Plans with Egypt’s MaxAB
Nine former employees took legal action against Wasoko, claiming they were unfairly dismissed without adequate notice or compensation.
Klas, Nigerian Edtech, Raises $1M and Sets Sights on India and North America Expansion
Techstars Toronto also gave them a nod, picking them as one of nine African startups for their 2022 Winter lineup.