Month: May 2023
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Nigerian fintech startup Zeeh Africa gets funding to consolidate financial data
Zeeh Africa secured the funding from Tekedia Capital, a firm investing in mainly technology-anchored companies operating in any industry, including finance.
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Ghanaian cleantech startup Kofa secures funding to make clean energy affordable and accessible
Kofa, a dynamic startup based in Ghana, has secured funding to revolutionize the energy sector with its pioneering Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model.
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Nigerian B2B e-commerce startup Sabi raises $38 million in Series B funding
The funding injection will fuel Sabi’s expansion plans, enhance its technological infrastructure, and bolster its market presence across multiple African countries.
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Kenya to launch 1 million locally assembled smartphones by July
The Kenyan government, in collaboration with industry stakeholders, is implementing the comprehensive plan to promote domestic smartphone assembly.
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TIZETI and Microsoft partner to bring affordable internet to 5 million people in Ivory Coast
This collaboration aims to expand affordable and reliable internet access to more than 5 million people across the country, fostering digital inclusion and driving economic growth.
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AfDB approves $11 million to facilitate fertilizer access for African farmers
AfDB apportioned the funding to the African Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM).
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E3 Capital and Lion’s Head Climate Fund secure $48M to empower climate-focused startups in Africa
The two firms have joined forces to bridge the funding gap and support promising startups addressing climate change challenges in Africa
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Ham Serunjogi
Ham is a Ugandan fintech entrepreneur helping design products and deliver services that improve people’s lives — one transaction at a time.
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Uju Uzo-Ojinnaka
Uju is a Nigerian entrepreneur who aims to break down barriers to pan-African agri-trade.