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…
Flutterwave strengthens its executive team with new hires
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African fintech startup, Flutterwave, has hired six executives to strengthen leadership in risk, compliance, and global partnerships as the company rapidly expands….
Intricacies of VC Audits: How they Affect Startups and Their Valuations
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In the dynamic world of venture capital (VC), the yearly ritual of VC audits carries more weight than meets the eye. Elizabeth…
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…
Summary of OpenAI and Sam Altman's faceoff that led to Altman's removal and reinstatement as CEO
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OpenAI sent shockwaves through the tech world last week after abruptly firing CEO and co-founder Sam Altman from the prominent artificial intelligence…
8 ways to use social media to grow your business
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As a small business owner, chances are you have spent some time finding ways you can use your favourite social media pages…
Norrsken22 closes $205M fund for African startups as growth-stage investments surge
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Norrsken22, an Africa-focused Venture Capital firm, has successfully closed its funding round at $205 million, surpassing its initial target by $5 million….
X rival, Pebble, shuts down after failing to gain traction
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Pebble, a microblogging platform aiming to challenge X (formerly Twitter), is closing its doors on November 1, 2023. The social media site,…