Category: Startups
Senegal’s startup drive sidetracked as commission head resigns
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On Monday, Senegal’s ambitions to become a startup hub in Africa faced a setback when Raki Kane, the…
Algerian government launches tax reforms to position country as Africa’s tech hub
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On Tuesday, Algeria unveiled a series of tax reforms to ignite nationwide digital innovation. These measures are part…
Uganda’s NINJA Accelerator program to support startups, drive regional expansion
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Uganda on Wednesday launched the NINJA Accelerator, an initiative designed to empower growth-stage startups and enhance their regional…
Morocco’s UM6P Ventures launches startup residency
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On December 18, 2024, the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) launched “The Forge,” a startup residency program designed…
Ajé sets new standard for secure online trade with Blockchain and AI, gaining 7,500+ users in 1 year
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Ajé, a Nigerian startup founded by Oluwaseun Odukoya, has made impressive strides in the digital trade, onboarding over…
Funguo selects 18 Tanzanian startups in for funding, support
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FUNGUO, in collaboration with CRDB Bank’s iMBEJU initiative, announced on Tuesday the selection of 18 innovative Tanzanian startups…
Juicyway secures $3 million to solve Nigeria’s cross-border payment problem
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Juicyway, a Nigerian start-up, has closed a $3 million pre-seed funding round to expand cross-border payment facilities. The…
Orange Corners boosts 220 Nigerian startups
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On December 9, 2024, Orange Corners announced the successful support of 220 Nigerian startups through its incubation program,…
Africa’s top tech startups honored at AfricArena
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The AfricArena Grand Summit, held on December 6, 2024, in Cape Town, brought together over 100 tech startups…
Seedstars Africa Ventures secures $42 million in first close to empower African startups
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Seedstars Africa Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund, has secured its first close at $42 million, marking a…