Wasoko is a B2B e-commerce startup that has been operating in Africa for seven years. The company has expanded into seven countries across East Africa, francophone Africa, and most recently, Southern Africa. Wasoko is the most funded B2B e-commerce startup in Africa, and its founder, Daniel Yu, believes that the company is poised to be […] More
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the world, and education is no exception. In Africa, where access to quality education is often limited, AI has the potential to revolutionize learning and make it more accessible to everyone. There are already several ways that AI is being used in education in Africa. For example, AI-powered chatbots […] More
Kunda Kids, a London-based startup that Africans run, has recently reached a big milestone. They finished a pre-seed fundraising round successfully and got a massive $700,000 to help their cartoon series based on African music grow and expand. With more money coming in, Kunda Kids can improve their production skills, reach out to more people, […] More
On May 17, 2023, the interim government of Guinea ordered a fresh internet shutdown ahead of two days of anti-government protests. The move is likely intended to discourage the planned demonstration and make it difficult for citizens to share information on social media platforms. This is not the first time that Guinea has experienced an […] More
Zydii, a new Kenyan platform that is changing how employees are trained by offering digital soft and technical skills classes. It has recently gotten a lot of pre-seed funding, but the exact amount is still a secret. This exciting change was made public on May 17, which brought the attention of investors worldwide. Dob Equity, […] More
Blockchain technology is rapidly disrupting a wide range of industries, and the telecommunications sector is no exception. Blockchain SIM cards are a new type of SIM card that uses blockchain technology to provide several benefits over traditional SIM cards, including improved security, privacy, and fraud prevention. Blockchain SIM cards work by storing all user data […] More
As the program prepares for the next generation of African investors, it stays dedicated to empowering diverse talent and fostering an environment that reflects the continent’s strong entrepreneurial spirit. South Africa has been paying close attention to international trends and is now ready to accept this game-changing idea, as local businesses and consumers realize that […] More
Ad Dynamo, by Aleph, has launched in Nigeria. With this strategic move, Nigeria’s digital advertising industry is undergoing a significant shift that will revolutionize how brands interact with consumers in the country. The vast population of over 150 million internet users in Nigeria creates a thriving market for digital advertising. Aleph acknowledges the potential of […] More
Dream VC, the first program to help African investment talent, has set a new record for prospective entrepreneurs from all over the continent who applied. With more than 4,000 applications in three cohort cycles, Dream VC is changing the African venture market and exciting investors and entrepreneurs. Since it started in 2021, the program has […] More
Users sometimes undergo complicated, difficult steps to prove their identity. YouVerify is a Nigerian company that just started up in Kenya. It plans to work with local banks, telcos, and fintechs to solve the problems. Digital verification keeps growing in many places around the world. Since then, many startups have found a market in verification […] More
MFS Africa, a well-known pan-African fintech company, won the prestigious African Banker Awards in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. It was named Fintech of the Year. This award shows that the company is committed to changing the way millions of Africans handle their money by giving innovative payment solutions that work across borders. The Fintech of […] More
Under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Act, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has publicly said that crypto assets are financial assets. This is a big step toward regulation. The choice was made after SARB’s first warning about the volatile nature of the crypto asset market. Analisa Ndebele, an associate at Webber Wentzel, […] More
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