Microsoft backs Tech4Dev to create 100,000 jobs for African youths
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Microsoft has partnered with Nigerian social enterprise, Tech4Dev, to help provide employment for 100,000 young Africans over the next seven years through…
African E-commerce rivals - Wasoko and MaxAB - announce merger
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Two leading African e-commerce companies, Wasoko and MaxAB, have agreed to a landmark merger deal aiming to form the largest digital retail…
Fintech Start-up ZestMoney Gets An Acquisition Offer Over LinkedIn
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LinkedIn, a widely-used social networking platform for professional connections and job opportunities, recently witnessed an unexpected proposal. Ashwin Bhambri, the founder of…
Jumia shuts down food delivery operations to focus on core business
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Leading African e-commerce company, Jumia Technologies, is exiting the food delivery business by the end of December across its operating countries. Jumia…
Montreal-Based Leav Raises $2.3M In Seed Funding
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Montreal’s Leav, a mobile self-checkout startup, has secured $2.3 million in Seed funding, with Exo10.vc taking the lead in this funding round….
Nigerian crypto startup - Bitmama - in talks to acquire Payday
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Nigerian cryptocurrency exchange platform Bitmama is engaged in discussions to acquire fintech startup, Payday, in a deal reported to be valued at…
Cameroonian health startup - Waspito - raises $2.5M to expand access to health services
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Cameroonian digital health startup, Waspito, has secured $2.5 million in new seed funding to continue its expansion across Africa. The startup aims…
Handraise Raises $6.4M In Seed Funding
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Founded in 2023 by CEO Matt Allison, Handraise is an Austin-based AI company that specializes in providing an AI-driven platform designed for…
Morf Health Secures $3M In Seed Funding
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San Francisco-based healthcare company Morf Health has successfully secured $3 million in funding to support its mission of enhancing patient care and…