Ilara Health secures $4.2m in funding to expand healthcare access in Kenya
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Ilara Health, a Kenyan healthtech startup, has raised $4.2 million in its pre-Series A funding round. The funding, according to the startup,…
Google launches first Cloud Region in Africa, sites it in Johannesburg
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Google has opened its first cloud region in Africa, sited in Johannesburg, South Africa. The facility expands Google Cloud Platform services across…
Patricia CEO alleges Nigerian lawmaker masterminded crypto exchange hack
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The CEO of troubled Nigerian cryptocurrency exchange Patricia has accused a sitting member of the House of Representatives of masterminding the platform’s…
Dubai-Based Tumodo Raises $35M In Pre-Seed Funding
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Established in 2023, Tumodo stands out as an innovative online business travel platform, catering specifically to the B2B (business-to-business) segment. The platform…
African eyewear startup, Lapaire, raises $3m to drive expansion across the continent
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Lapaire, an African eyecare startup, has secured $3 million in new funding round to facilitate the expansion of its affordable vision services…
Nigerian Fintech - Cleva - raises $1.5m to offer Dollar accounts across Africa
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Nigerian fintech startup, Cleva, has secured $1.5 million in pre-seed funding to expand its platform, enabling Africans to open U.S. dollar accounts….
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…
MTN Partners With Starlink And Others To Improve Network Coverage In Africa
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Telecom giant MTN is actively engaging with satellite providers, including Elon Musk’s Starlink, as part of a strategic initiative to extend its…