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South African Recycling Startup Regenize Secures Funding for Growth Expansion. Regenize, a South African startup championing zero waste and recycling byBolu BabalolaJune 2, 2025
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Africa NewsApril 23, 2024 South African AI firm Spatialedge secures $3.1 million to accelerate growth in retail. The South Africa-based data and applied artificial intelligence (AI) solutions byMuhammed Mustapha
Africa NewsApril 22, 2024 BasiGo Unveils Kenya’s First Electric Bus Assembly Line. BasiGo, a leader in Kenya’s electric mobility sector, has unveiled the country’s byMuhammed Mustapha
Africa NewsApril 22, 2024 Spark+ Africa Fund Bolsters Clean Cooking Efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa with New Funding. Spark+ General Partner, a pioneer in clean cooking investments, has announced a byMuhammed Mustapha
News Rest of the WorldApril 19, 2024 Netflix stock plunges after earnings report, despite strong subscriber growth and profits. Streaming giant Netflix has announced a profit exceeding $2 byMuhammed Mustapha
Africa NewsApril 19, 2024 Nigeria’s MAX partners with Ghana’s Kofa to offer e-bike financing. Nigeria’s MAX, a trailblazer in electric vehicle solutions on the African byMuhammed Mustapha
Africa NewsApril 17, 2024 AfriLabs and Saudi Ministry of Investment sign MOU to unlock potential in African tech startups. AfriLabs, a leading network organization committed to fostering innovation and byMuhammed Mustapha
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ReportsApril 6, 2024 African tech funding remains in a slump during Q1. The “funding winter” affecting African tech startups continues to byMuhammed Mustapha
Africa NewsApril 6, 2024 Private equity firm Adenia secures a whopping $470 million for its latest Africa-focused fund. Private equity firm Adenia Partners Limited has successfully raised $470 million byMuhammed Mustapha