Tag: Digital Transformation
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Unleashing the Power of Tech Education: How Ethiopia’s Gebeya is Bridging the Skills Gap and Driving Tech Excellence
This week on the Startup Spotlight, we feature Gebeya, an innovative ed-tech startup based in Ethiopia. Gebeya is revolutionizing the education landscape and empowering individuals to thrive in the digital era.
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Nigerian fintech startup Zeeh Africa gets funding to consolidate financial data
Zeeh Africa secured the funding from Tekedia Capital, a firm investing in mainly technology-anchored companies operating in any industry, including finance.
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Ghanaian cleantech startup Kofa secures funding to make clean energy affordable and accessible
Kofa, a dynamic startup based in Ghana, has secured funding to revolutionize the energy sector with its pioneering Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model.
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Nigerian B2B e-commerce startup Sabi raises $38 million in Series B funding
The funding injection will fuel Sabi’s expansion plans, enhance its technological infrastructure, and bolster its market presence across multiple African countries.
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Kenya to launch 1 million locally assembled smartphones by July
The Kenyan government, in collaboration with industry stakeholders, is implementing the comprehensive plan to promote domestic smartphone assembly.
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TIZETI and Microsoft partner to bring affordable internet to 5 million people in Ivory Coast
This collaboration aims to expand affordable and reliable internet access to more than 5 million people across the country, fostering digital inclusion and driving economic growth.
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Proparco backs DisrupTech Ventures with $5 million to invest in Egypt’s fintech space
Proparco, a leading development finance institution, has invested $5 million in Disruptech Ventures to accelerate the growth of Egypt’s fintech sector.
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Fingo Africa teams up with Ecobank to become Kenya’s first neobank
Fingo Africa, a YC-backed fintech, has partnered with Ecobank to launch the first neobank in Kenya.
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ADF, Smart African Alliance join forces to boost digital trade in Africa.
This expansion marks a significant milestone in AfriLabs’ mission to catalyze innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven growth throughout Africa.