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    Kenyan President Withdraws Finance Bill Amid Deadly Protests

    Kenyan President William Ruto has announced his decision to withdraw a finance bill containing...

    UPDATE: Kenyan Parliament Defies Protesters, Approves 16% VAT Increase in Finance Bill

    On Tuesday, parliament in Kenya passed the 2024 Finance Bill, despite widespread opposition from...

    Former Assistant Convicted in Grisly Murder of Gokada CEO Fahim Saleh

    Tyrese Haspil, the former assistant convicted of the 2020 murder and dismemberment of tech CEO Fahim Saleh, awaits sentencing in September. The trial revealed a tale of embezzlement, betrayal, and a premeditated plot to silence a witness.

    Launch Africa Ventures’ $100M Fund II Expands Portfolio with 16 African Startups

    Launch Africa, based in Mauritius, led African startup investments for consecutive years, averaging over one deal per week in 2022. Known for supporting market leaders like Kuda and MarketForce, the VC has diversified investments across pre-seed, seed, and Series A startups continent-wide.
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    Gigmile Partners with Yango Taxi to Offer Car Loans in Ghana

    Kayode Adeyinka, previously the Country Manager of Jumia Ghana, co-founded Gigmile in 2022 to solve one of Jumia Ghana's biggest pain points: the lack of drivers to deliver products.

    Post-Mortem: How Fintech Startup Zazuu Left Barely £3000 for Investors to Redeem After $2M Funding

    The statement shows that Zazuu's assets are alarmingly meager, totaling a mere £3,300 in cash.

    Open Startup Opens Applications for OST Support Program for Senegalese, Tunisian, and Moroccan Startups

    Open Startup (OST) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to fostering innovation through entrepreneurship, education, and intercultural exchanges. By connecting ecosystems across Africa and beyond, OST aims to build communities that promote innovation and capacity development. On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, OST announced the opening...

    Tunisian Startups Secure 50 Deals Through Orange Fab Accelerator Program

    Orange Tunisia continues to actively support Tunisian startups through its comprehensive program, from guidance to acceleration, via the Orange Digital Center. This year, the 6th cohort of Orange Fab accelerator program includes 5 new accelerated Tunisian startups, bringing the total to 35 since the...

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    Gigmile Partners with Yango Taxi to Offer Car Loans in Ghana

    Kayode Adeyinka, previously the Country Manager of Jumia Ghana, co-founded Gigmile in 2022 to solve one of Jumia Ghana's biggest pain points: the lack of drivers to deliver products.

    Post-Mortem: How Fintech Startup Zazuu Left Barely £3000 for Investors to Redeem After $2M Funding

    The statement shows that Zazuu's assets are alarmingly meager, totaling a mere £3,300 in cash.

    Dust Off the CV or Dive Deeper? The Typical Paths of African Tech Founders After Startup Failure

    What options are immediately available to African startup founders in the wake of failure? Dust off the CV or relocate?

    Egypt’s ValU Secures $24.8 Million to Fuel Expansion in Financial Services

    ValU, a leading Egyptian fintech company, empowers millions through its "U" BNPL platform and diverse innovative products like "AZ Valu" and "EFG Hermes ONE."