Andela Has Launched an AI-Powered Platform to Enhance Global Tech Hiring
It is essentially a Talent Decision Engine (TDE) that considers many factors when hiring, such as skills, experience, location, and feedback from clients.
Nigerian-Based Insurtech Startup Haba Secures $75,000 in Pre-Seed Funding
A Nigerian insurtech startup called Haba has raised $75,000 in a pre-seed funding round. They plan to use this money to improve their services, expand their team, and reach more individual customers.
ThriveAgric Joins Forces With Heifer International to Grant 125k Farmers Financial Access
Nigerian agri-tech company ThriveAgric has teamed up with Heifer International to launch the AYuTe Project. This project's goal is to help 125,000 small-scale farmers gain access to financial services.
Nigerian B2B E-commerce Platform Sabi Hits $1 billion in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV)
Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) is a financial metric that represents the total value of goods or services sold through a particular platform over a specific time period.
Bolt Experiences Setback in Kenya as Its Bid for License Renewal Gets Rejected.
The Kenyan National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has said no to renewing Bolt's license. NTSA's decision is because they think Bolt broke the rules, like charging extra fees.
YC-Backed Fintech Startup Payhippo Has Appointed Dami Olawoye as its New CEO
Dami Olawoye who was formerly the startup's finance chief has been deemed fit for CEO duties, now that the outgoing CEO and co-founder, Zach Bijesse will be joining the startup's board of directors.
Nigerian Cryptocurrency Startup, KoinWa Launches Blockchain and AI Education Platform.
The Nigerian cryptocurrency company, KoinWa has introduced a new web3 education platform called EduBlok.
Tanzanian Startup, Bizzyn Has Started Operations in Kenya and Malawi
Some of Bizzyn's business solutions include an intuitive user interface, customizable invoicing and expense tracking, bank reconciliation, tax preparation, financial reporting, and warehouse management.
US Based Company, WriteSea, Acquires Nigerian AI Startup CoverAI
CoverAI was created by Chris Adolphus, who used to be a lead designer at Chaka. CoverAI is built to help people find their dream jobs by making their CVs better, writing great cover letters, and teaching them how to ace interviews.
Cameroon-Based Fintech, Koree, Triumphs in Ecobank Fintech Challenge
Cameroonian fintech company Koree has emerged as the winner of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge, beating out nearly 1,500 other fintechs.