Author: Saibu Grace
Fido secures $30M series B funding to boost Ghana’s digital lending market
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In recent years, digital lending platforms have revolutionised how microenterprises and individuals access credit, providing a much-needed alternative…
Kenyan startup boosts literacy and numeracy with e-learning
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Ed-tech startup Esoma Solutions was founded in 2018 by Julius Irungu, Kelvin Kung’u, and Esborn Waithuki. It offers…
Chpter secures $1.2M to fuel Kenyan e-commerce growth
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Chpter, a Kenyan e-commerce startup, has secured $1.2M in pre-seed funding. The Marketforce co-founders’ new venture is levelling…
Nigerian fintech Grey teams up with dLocal for cross-border payments
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Nigerian fintech startup Grey announced a strategic partnership with dLocal, a leading cross-border payment platform, to fuel its…
SA fintech startup Omnisient secures $7.5M for global growth
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South African startup Omnisient, a pioneering “privacy-by-design” company, has secured US$7.5 million in Series A funding. This significant…
Moringa School and AFIK collaborate to offer fintech courses
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Moringa School and AFIK join hands to empower the workforce with innovative skills, fostering growth and excellence in…
Wasoko and MaxAB unite in Africa’s largest tech merger
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Wasoko and MaxAB’s proposed merger is complete after 8 months. The two companies signed preliminary terms in Q4…
Starlink offers affordable rental broadband access in Kenya
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Starlink, a company that provides satellite internet service, currently rents kits in Kenya for fifteen dollars per month.…
Tekedia Capital invests in Edtech startup Quizac, revitalizing its gamified learning platform
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In an unexpected move, Tekedia Capital has bought Quizac, an edtech startup scheduled to close this month. Either…
Liquid and Globalstar join forces to advance 5G network in Africa
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Globalstar, an American connectivity developer, and Liquid Intelligent Technologies have established a strategic agreement to provide innovative 5G…
