Author: Fred Kennedy
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Algerian Edtech LabLabee Raises $3.4 Million in Seed Funding Led By Reach Capital
Algeria-based edtech startup LabLabee has secured $3.4 million in seed funding to accelerate the adoption of 5G, cloud, and AI technologies in the telecom and industrial sectors.
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Marta Vânia Uetela is Innovating Prosthetics with Ocean Plastic to Transform Lives
Marta Vânia Uetela is a pioneering Mozambican entrepreneur dedicated to changing lives through innovative biomedical engineering solutions.
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Nigerian Automaker Innoson Unveils First Locally Produced Electric Vehicle in Nigeria
Nigerian automaker Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company (IVM) has made a significant stride in the country’s automotive industry with the unveiling of its first locally produced electric vehicle.
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Mastercard Foundation Pledges $360 Million for African Girls’ Education
The Mastercard Foundation has announced a significant expansion of its partnerships with the Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) and the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) to support young women and girls in Africa.
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Chibuzo Opara: Revolutionizing Africa’s Healthcare Supply Chain
Chibuzo Opara is an entrepreneur and healthcare professional, renowned for his significant contributions to transforming the pharmaceutical supply chain in Africa.
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Nigerian Healthtech Company Field Intelligence Inc Raises $11 Million to Combat Maternal and Child Mortality
Nigerian healthtech company, Field, has introduced a groundbreaking service aimed at addressing critical health challenges in maternal mortality, newborn and child health, and nutrition.
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Egyptian Fintech Paymob Secures $22 Million in Additional Funding For MENA Expansion
Egypt-based fintech startup Paymob has announced a successful extension of its Series B funding round, securing an additional $22 million.
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Kiiru Muhoya: The Fintech Entrepreneur Revolutionizing Youth Banking in Africa
Kiiru Muhoya is a Kenyan entrepreneur, tech innovator, and financial inclusion advocate, known for his work in reshaping Africa’s digital banking landscape.
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FSDAi Nyala Facility Invests $1 Million in First Circle Capital Africa Fund I
FSDAi Nyala Facility BV, a venture established by FSD Africa Investments, has announced a US$1 million investment in First Circle Capital Africa Fund I.