Month: August 2024
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Sbusiso “Bubu” Buna is Leading Innovation in Africa’s Gig Economy
Sbusiso “Bubu” Buna is a South African entrepreneur with a passion for transforming the gig economy in Africa.
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Standard Chartered and WomHub Partner to Launch Second Women in Tech Incubator
Standard Chartered Bank and WomHub have announced the launch of the second Women in Tech (WiT) Incubator Programme in South Africa.
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Applications Open for Timbuktoo HealthTech Accelerator Program Offering $100K to Transform Healthcare in Africa
Applications Open for Timbuktoo HealthTech Accelerator Program Offering $100K to Transform Healthcare in Africa
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SA’s Omnisient Raises $7.5 Million to Expand Privacy-Preserving Data Platform
South African startup Omnisient has secured $7.5 million in Series A funding to accelerate its growth and expand its privacy-preserving data collaboration platform across Africa and beyond.
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E-Motorcycle Maker Ampersand Raises $2 Million to Expand East African Electric Motorcycle Market
Rwandan electric motorcycle manufacturer Ampersand has announced a $2 million Series A extension, bringing its total funding to $21.5 million.
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Yvonne Johnson: Driving Financial Inclusion in Africa with Indicina
Yvonne Johnson is a Nigerian entrepreneur and the founder of Indicina, a fintech company focused on transforming the lending landscape in Africa.
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Kenyan Startup Sukhiba Connect Raises $1.55 Million to Expand WhatsApp-Based Commerce
Kenyan social commerce startup, Sukhiba Connect, has secured a $1.55 million seed extension round, bolstering its efforts to expand its WhatsApp-based commerce platform across Africa and emerging markets.
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Tonee Ndungu: Kenyan Innovator Transforming Education Through Technology in Africa
Tonee Ndungu is a Kenyan entrepreneur, tech innovator, and public speaker known for his work in using technology to drive social change.
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AfriLabs Welcomes 18 New Hubs, Expanding Network to 496 Across Africa
AfriLabs, the leading network of technology and innovation hubs in Africa, has announced the addition of 18 new hubs to its community.