Aruwa Capital Nears $40M Target for Second Fund
May 4, 2025
Aruwa Capital Management, the trailblazing, female-founded investment firm based in Lagos, has announced it has raised 90% of its $40 million target for its second fund, Aruwa Capital Fund II—a major milestone in a tough…
Ghana’s Tendo Secures Fresh Backing from Renew Capital
May 3, 2025
Ghanaian startup Tendo has received fresh backing from Renew Capital. Tendo is expanding its mission to empower everyday people to launch and run ecommerce businesses using nothing more than their smartphones and social media accounts….
Kenya Ranked in Africa’s Top 10 for Digital Rights, but Report Flags Internet Shutdown Concerns
May 2, 2025
Kenya has been ranked among the top 10 African countries for digital rights compliance, according to the newly launched 2024 Londa Digital Rights and Inclusion in Africa report by Paradigm Initiative (PIN). However, the report…
Kenya Set to Host 3rd Annual E-Mobility Conference and Expo
May 2, 2025
The third annual E-mobility Stakeholders Conference and Expo is set to take place in a couple of days, starting this Sunday, 4th May 2025. The three-day event is set to host over 1,000 participants from…
Visa Unveils Intelligent Commerce to Power AI-Driven Shopping and Payments
May 2, 2025
AI is transforming how we shop and pay. Visa is bringing the power of its network and decades-long expertise to bring trust and security to AI-driven commerce. Introduced today at the Visa Global Product Drop,…
NCBA Welcomes 50 Graduates to Third Cohort of Go-Getter Internship Programme
May 2, 2025
NCBA has launched the third cohort of its Go-Getter Internship Programme. This welcomes a fresh group of 50 graduates into a year-long journey to shape the next generation of corporate leaders. The programme, which has…
Onafriq and Circle Partner to Improve Cross-Border Payments in Africa with USDC
May 2, 2025
Onafriq and Circle, stablecoin market leader and issuer of USDC, have announced their strategic partnership aimed at transforming cross-border payments and digital financial services. Currently, over 80 percent of intra-African payments are routed through correspondent banks…
Microsoft’s 2024 Work Trend Index Unveils the Rise of ‘Frontier Firms’ — Kenya Positioned Among Africa’s AI Leaders
May 1, 2025
As organizations worldwide navigate the next wave of workplace transformation, Microsoft’s fifth annual Work Trend Index (WTI) Report uncovers the emergence of a new kind of enterprise: the Frontier Firm. These businesses operate with intelligence…
MYDAWA Secures $9.6M to Expand Across East Africa, Eyes 8M Patients by 2032
May 1, 2025
MYDAWA has secured $9.6 million ((~KES 1.3 billion)) from Denmark’s Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU) to help expand its footprint across Kenya and Uganda. With this funding, MYDAWA plans to open 30 new pharmacies…