China's BYD to build 40,000 electric motorcycles in Rwanda
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Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has joined forces with Rwandan startup Ampersand to mass produce 40,000 electric motorcycles by 2026. The landmark…
Nigeria to send its first human to space; partners Blue Origin
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Nigeria’s National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has signed a groundbreaking deal to send the country’s first-ever citizen into space. The…
Lagos state sets aside 1 billion Naira to fund startups
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In a move aimed at boosting the tech ecosystem in the state, the Lagos state government has allocated a whopping 1 billion…
Polish drone maker to establish African manufacturing hub in Kenya
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Polish unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer, Farada Group, has received regulatory approval to set up a drone production facility at the Konza…
Flutterwave crowned 'Fintech of the Year' at the prestigious African Banker Awards
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In recognition of its impact across the African fintech landscape, Nigerian unicorn, Flutterwave, has been named ‘Fintech of the Year’ at the…
South African fraud prevention startup - Orca - raises $550K to tackle cybercrime surge
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As cyber threats escalate across the African continent, a Cape Town-based startup has raised fresh funding to equip financial institutions with advanced…
CcHub launches "Let's Build, Africa!" program to support African startups entering new markets
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In celebration of Africa Day, the Co-creation Hub (CcHub) has announced the launch of its “Let’s Build, Africa!” program, designed to assist…
Zimbabwean government approves Starlink's internet service license
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The Zimbabwean government has granted approval for Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide satellite-based broadband services across the country through its local partner…
Paystack leads acquisition of struggling fintech startup, Brass
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Nigeria’s fintech company and payment giant, Paystack, has led an investment consortium to acquire the struggling startup, Brass, for an undisclosed sum….