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Kenya has signed a trade deal with the European Union (EU). This deal will increase the flow of goods and services between the two countries. Also, the deal ends a clash with neighboring East African Community (EAC) partners who previously…
Safaricom launched the Connect Academy, a training program for skilled fiber optic technicians in Kenya, which was unveiled at the Connected Africa Summit 2024. The academy aligns with Safaricom’s commitment to invest in robust fiber optic networks and the government’s…
Kenya’s dedication to upscaling its youths is wonderful to behold. This is evident in the recent Connected Summit Africa 2024 that took place in Nairobi. Two major announcements at the Summit reveal the desire and plans the country has for…
Moove, the Nigerian mobility financing company, has achieved a great feat by falling among the top 10 financial technology companies that raised the most funding in the first quarter of 2024. Note that the ride financing company didn’t come close…
Bolt, in partnership with M-KOPA, a Nairobi fintech platform, has launched electric motorcycles to maximize earnings for drivers. Both companies will introduce more than 5,000 new electric bikes (e-bikes) in the East African country over the next 3 years. This…
HyperionDev, an African Edtech start-up, has secured a $5 million fund to further expand its operations in Africa. The partners behind the funding have not yet been disclosed. The company only emphasized that the combined funding attracted 23 investors from…
Goodwell Investments, a Dutch impact investing firm, has recently declared its investment in OmniRetail, a Nigerian B2B e-commerce initiative. The investment with the B2B initiative was done via its uMunthu II fund, effectively kickstarting OmniRetail’s Series A fundraising round. Goodwell…
TLcom Africa, an African-focused Venture Capital, has raised $154 million to support and invest in African Startups. The company recently concluded its fundraising for its second fund, Tide Africa Fund II. The fundraising event positioned TLcom as Africa’s largest investor…
Finally! The SME Growth Lab Africa application is now open for this year. The SME Growth Lab Africa (SGLAfrica), a Digital Accelerator Program, is designed to empower business owners with digital skills, and knowledge. Additionally, it fosters mentorship and community…
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that organizes chats, which makes it more convenient to use. Over the past few weeks, the company has tested a couple of features, including AI Integration and status update notification. WhatsApp New Unique Feature…