Author: Fred Kennedy
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Visa Selects 19 African Startups for Third Fintech Accelerator Cohort
Visa has announced the 19 African startups selected to participate in the third cohort of its Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program.
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Andela and CNCF Partner to Train Over 20,000 Africans in Cloud-Native Technologies – Copy
Andela and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) have announced a significant collaboration to train over 20,000 African professionals in cloud-native technologies.
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Rita Idehai is Championing Environmental Sustainability and Social Empowerment in Nigeria
Rita Idehai is a Nigerian geoscientist and social entrepreneur who has dedicated her career to addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainable development.
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Egyptian Insurtech Startup Amenli Secures $2.3 Million to Drive Growth and Innovation
Amenli, an Egyptian insurtech startup, has raised $2.3 million in funding to accelerate its growth and enhance its service offerings.
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Nigeria’s Shyft Power Solutions Acquired by UK’s SteamaCo, Gets Funding to Transform Africa’s Energy Sector
Shyft Power Solutions, a Nigerian leader in digital energy solutions known for its community-metering innovations, has been acquired by UK-based energy revenue management company SteamaCo.
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Lingawa Secures $1.1M to Revolutionize African Language Learning with Tech-Driven Approach
Lingawa, a Techstars-backed edtech startup, has announced a strategic pivot from academic tutoring to African language learning, reflecting its mission to preserve and promote native languages.
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Andela and CNCF Partner to Train Over 20,000 Africans in Cloud-Native Technologies
Andela and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) have announced a significant collaboration to train over 20,000 African professionals in cloud-native technologies.
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Ten African Startups Advance to Latitude59 African Final, Winner to Compete for €1 Million Prize
Ten promising startups have been selected to compete in the African final of the prestigious Latitude59 competition.
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Sanari Capital Invests $5 Million in Energenic Holdings to Boost Energy Solutions in Africa
South African private equity firm Sanari Capital has announced a significant R87.5 million (approximately $5 million) investment in Energenic Holdings, a leading provider of energy generation products and solutions operating in over 32 African countries.