Category: Key developments

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched a $49 million healthcare project in Ethiopia.

Moroccan health-tech firm Sobrus has announced a significant expansion into the French market after achieving a remarkable milestone of surpassing $500 million in transaction volumes.

Flat6Labs, Egypt’s premier startup accelerator and seed investor, has announced the launch of an accelerator programme exclusively tailored for construction technology startups.

Moniepoint Inc., a Nigerian fintech company, has received regulatory approval to acquire Kopo Kopo, a Kenyan credit startup. The transaction value has not been disclosed.

Kenyan electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Basigo has introduced its highly anticipated E9 Kubwa electric bus model.

The 4th edition of the “Future is Female Mentorship Programme” has unveiled its selection of 20 pioneering startups led by women entrepreneurs.

Kenyan startup Lipa Later has entered into a strategic partnership with Mastercard to accelerate the adoption of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions throughout Africa.

Antler, the globally renowned early-stage venture capital firm, is expanding its horizons to North Africa by launching a transformative $60 million early-stage fund.

Bboxx, a leading provider of clean energy solutions, has joined forces with Spiro, a prominent electric mobility company, to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in three African countries.