FlapKap, a fintech platform based in Abu Dhabi and Egypt, has raised $34 million in a pre-Series A funding round. The funding round, nearly two… Read More »FlapKap Raises $34 Million to Boost SME Financing in MENA Region
Six African start-ups emerged victorious at the AfricArena Nairobi Climate Tech Summit after impressing investors with their innovative solutions. The summit featured intense pitch battles,… Read More »Six Start-Ups Win at AfricArena Nairobi Climate Tech Summit
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched the first phase of its “Digital Literacy for All” (DL4ALL) initiative to boost digital skills across… Read More »NITDA Launches Digital Literacy Initiative to Empower Millions in Nigeria
Malawi is set to launch the Smart Village Initiative to improve internet access in rural and isolated areas. The initiative is a partnership between the… Read More »Malawi Partners with Huawei to Launch Smart Village Initiative to Boost Rural Connectivity
Tunisian startup Wattnow, an IoT-based smart energy management solution, has secured a multi-million dollar funding round. The funding will support the company’s rapid growth and… Read More »Tunisian Startup Wattnow Secures Multi-Million Dollar Funding to Expand Global Reach
VC4A and the African Business Angel Network (ABAN) will co-host the 11th Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (#AESIS2024) on November 28-29, 2024, in Cape Town.… Read More »VC4A and ABAN to Host Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2024 in Cape Town
Chpter, a Kenyan startup specializing in conversational commerce, has raised $1.2 million in a pre-seed funding round. The funding round was led by Ken Njoroge,… Read More »Chpter Raises $1.2M to Boost Social Commerce in Africa
The DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum is set to take place from September 17-18, 2024, at the Fleuve Congo Hotel in Kinshasa, DRC. This event is… Read More »DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum 2024: Shaping the Future of Africa’s Battery Industry
Accenture and Google Cloud have announced new strides in their strategic partnership. This is aimed at enhancing services to help businesses integrate generative AI (gen… Read More »Accenture and Google Cloud Expand Strategic Partnership with Focus on AI and Cybersecurity
AfricArena is set to host a major event in Nairobi from 1st to 4th September 2024. The summit will take place at Shamba Events in… Read More »AfricArena Nairobi Summit 2024: Showcasing Africa’s Brightest Startups