Tag: Africa
Moroccan prop-tech startup Agenz secures investment to expand across Africa
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Agenz, a Moroccan prop-tech startup, has secured an undisclosed investment from Renew Capital, fuelling its expansion plans across…
Intelsat 33e suffers permanent power failure, highlighting vulnerabilities in satellite infrastructure
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The Intelsat 33e geostationary high-throughput satellite (HTS), which provided coverage for Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and parts…
Unlocking 10x Growth: Primatec’s tailored IT solutions for African SMEs, startups
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African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups often face challenges securing the right technology and expertise to…
How the first ever tokenised wearable technology in Somalia is shaping Africa’s financial landscape
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Premier Bank in Somalia, in partnership with Mastercard and Tappy Technologies, introduced Tap2Pay, a tokenised payment wearable solution,…
Healthtech startup secures $11M to combat maternal mortality
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A renowned African healthtech business, Field, launched a route-to-market service to offer novel therapeutics to address maternal mortality,…
GITEX Africa 2024 kicks off in Morocco
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GITEX (Gulf Information Technology Exhibition) Africa 2024 technology fair has commenced in Marrakech, Morocco. Over 700 startups and…
Twiga Foods Announces Jumia’s Charles Ballard as New CEO
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Nairobi-based agritech company Twiga Foods has named Charles Ballard its new CEO, starting May 1. In his new…
Partech Africa, venture capital firm secures $300 million
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Partech Africa, a leading venture capital firm focused on the African continent, has successfully closed its latest fund,…
Digital commerce to increase by 25% In Africa
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Digital commerce in Africa is expected to experience a remarkable 25% annual growth rate by 2026, bringing about…
Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program holds demo day in Nairobi
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New financial technology companies hailing from eighteen different African nations had their innovations showcased at Visa’s Africa Fintech…