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Africa NewsApril 30, 2024 Village Capital and Norad launch new ecosystem-building program. Village Capital, in partnership with Norad, the Norwegian development agency, byFatima Oladunni
Africa NewsApril 29, 2024 Bolt and MKOPA Partner to Launch E-bikes in Kenya. Ride-hailing service Bolt has introduced electric motorcycles to its Kenyan byBolu Babalola
Africa NewsApril 29, 2024 HyperionDev Secures $5 Million to Empower South African Learners South African tech education provider HyperionDev has successfully secured R95 byFatima Oladunni
Africa NewsApril 26, 2024 Egypt’s Waffarha, a deal-saving platform, raises millions in seed funding. Egyptian group-buying platform Waffarha has successfully secured a seven-figure byBolu Babalola
Africa NewsApril 26, 2024 Madica, a pre-seed investor, backs 3 new startups. Madica, a structured investment program tailored for pre-seed stage startups byFatima Oladunni
Africa NewsApril 25, 2024 Tech and Basketball: NBA Africa Eyes Partnerships with Early-Stage Startups. Perhaps you’re familiar with the classic Hollywood romance “Love and byMuhammed Mustapha
Africa NewsApril 25, 2024 AfriLabs and Emerge Green Africa join hands to nurture eco-entrepreneurs. African hub network AfriLabs has partnered with Emerge Green Africa on a byFatima Oladunni
Africa NewsApril 24, 2024 $4.6 Million Boost for Bokra, an Egyptian Wealth Management Fintech Startup. Bokra, an innovative Egyptian fintech startup, has successfully secured a byMuhammed Mustapha
