Author: Fred Kennedy
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First-Ever HIV Medicine Made in Africa Procured by Global Fund in Landmark Move
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has procured its first-ever supply of first-line HIV treatment produced in Africa.
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Dr. Sedric Degbo is Transforming African Healthcare Through Digital Collaboration
Dr. Sedric Degbo is a Beninese medical doctor and the founder and CEO of REMA.
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Platos Health Raises $1.4 Million Pre-Seed to Expand AI-Powered Home Health Monitoring in Nigeria
Lagos-based health technology startup Platos Health has secured $1.4 million in a pre-seed funding round to grow its artificial intelligence-powered health platform, Platos Monitor.
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Molade Adeniyi is Advancing Youth Skills and Opportunities in West Africa
Molade Adeniyi is a Nigerian leader committed to transforming education and empowering youth in West Africa. Currently, she serves as the CEO of Teach For Nigeria.
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Egypt’s MoneyFellows Raises $13 Million to Boost Expansion and Reinvent Group Savings in Africa
Egyptian fintech startup MoneyFellows has secured $13 million in a pre-Series C investment round to support its growth beyond Egypt and enhance its digital savings platform.
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Dubai and South Africa Launch AI Investment Hub to Link Africa with Global Markets
A new AI-focused trade and investment hub has been launched through a partnership between the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) and the South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA).
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From Medicine to Tech: Dr. Emmanuel Okeleji Is Revolutionizing HR in Africa
Dr. Emmanuel Okeleji is a Nigerian medical doctor turned tech entrepreneur. He is best known as the co-founder and CEO of SeamlessHR.
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AfDB Backs Zambeef with $32 Million Guarantee to Scale Food Production and Support Local Farmers
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a Zambian Kwacha-backed Risk Sharing Credit Guarantee worth $32 million to help finance Zambeef Products Plc’s $100 million expansion plan in Zambia.
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Top Startups and Investor Honored at AfricArena Lagos Summit 2025
The 2025 AfricArena Lagos Fintech, Mobility & Logistics Summit concluded on a high note at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, with five startups and one investor recognized for their outstanding contributions to Africa’s tech innovation space.