It’s been a tough year for tech startups globally. These struggles have manifested in layoffs, down rounds and complete shutdowns caused by current market conditions, utter misman… Read More

Johannesburg-based logistics software platform, Tripplo, has announced successfully securing a US$1.8 million equity investment, concluding its seed funding extension round. The round was le… Read More

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While Tesla and many legacy automakers such as Volkswagen and Toyota continue to increase electric vehicle sales, investors keen to gain exposure to EV penetration cannot ignore Chinese EV… Read More

Women Who Build Africa (WWBA) hosted its inaugural two-day assembly in Nairobi in September 2023. The Assembly, aimed at fostering connections and stimulating discussions among women in the… Read More

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Four years ago, Asaak launched in Uganda to provide motorbike financing to operators, who are often locked out by formal banking institutions due to stringent security requirements comprisin… Read More

Zanifu, a Kenyan fintech providing inventory financing to micro, small and medium-sized businesses, has raised $11.2 million debt-equity funding in a pre-Series A round led by Beyond Capital… Read More

The informal business sector plays an integral part in the economy of every nation. In Kenya, the sector contributes 33.8% of the country’s GDP and it also provides 83.4% of employment… Read More

Women Who Build Africa (WWBA), a community created to convene and support women working in tech across Africa, today announced an open call for women founders, as well as investors and ecosy… Read More

Time to put your mind to the test! Trivia Questions are a great way to find out who pretends to be smart and who actually is smart. Gather ’round, folks! If you’re in search o… Read More

Navigating the complex world of fundraising with strategic precision is one thing that keeps African founders awake at night. While equity funding has traditionally been the go-to choice, re… Read More

In the shade of a coconut palm, Chandrika tilts her smartphone screen to avoid the sun’s glare. It is early morning in Alahalli village in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, bu… Read More

Ever had that feeling of being overwhelmed by the very digital world we currently live in? Information zooming past you faster than a supersonic jet, gadgets updating quicker than you can sa… Read More

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The 1973 Women’s World Cup was cricket’s first limited-overs global tournament. Raf Nicholson’s piece originally appeared in the 2023 edition of Wisden Cricketer’s… Read More

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Sustainability is more than an academic concept. It’s a real way of being productive and making a profit without a detrimental impact on natural resources and the environment. This… Read More

It's no secret that technology across the continent is burgeoning at unprecedented rates. Homegrown innovations that speak to socio-economic bottlenecks are plenty, due to increased access t… Read More

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