Jumia trims losses as cost-cutting efforts bear fruit
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Every company is enthusiastic about financial growth, and this is a moment of thrill for Africa’s e-commerce giant Jumia, as the company…
Amid forex crackdown, CBN orders four fintech companies to halt account opening
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In a move aimed at curbing illicit foreign exchange dealings and money laundering activities, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed…
Bolt partners M-Kopa to rev up electric motorcycle revolution in Kenya
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Ride-hailing company, Bolt, has partnered with M-KOPA, Roam Electric, and Ampersand to introduce a fleet of electric motorcycles in Kenya. This initiative…
Egyptian HRTech startup - bluworks - raises $1m to streamline blue-collar workforce management
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Bluworks, an Egypt-based human resources technology (HRTech) startup, has secured $1 million in its pre-seed funding round. The investment was led by…
Pishon Health launches Incubator program to drive healthcare innovation across Africa
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Pishon Health, a pioneering healthcare innovation hub, has unveiled its highly anticipated Social Innovation Incubator program. This ambitious 12-week incubator is poised…
Apple removes WhatsApp, Threads and other apps in China over 'security concerns'
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Amidst the tight control over internet services in China, Apple has removed several popular messaging apps from its App Store in the…
Kenyan Insurtech - Pula - raises $20m to expand farmer insurance across Africa
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Pula, a Kenyan insurtech startup, has secured $20 million in Series B funding to scale its innovative offerings to more smallholder farmers….
X to charge new users for posting in effort to curb bot invasion
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X, formerly known as Twitter, is making plans to tackle the scourge of bots and spam on its platform. The plan, which…
Bitcoin halving: What it is and how it affects the cryptocurrency
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Bitcoin is unique among cryptocurrencies for many reasons, not least of which is its programmed monetary policy. At the heart of this…