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Nigerian digital bank, Sparkle, signs with Network International for virtual and physical payment cards

Sparkle has partnered with Network International, the leading enabler of digital commerce across Africa and the Middle East, to power its recently launched payment card offering.

Pula raises $6 million to scale agricultural insurance for farmers across Africa

Pula, an African InsureTech service provider startup that specialises in digital and agricultural insurance to derisk millions of smallholder farmers across Africa, has closed a $6 million Series A fundraise.

54gene unveils world-class scientific research laboratory in Lagos State, Nigeria

54gene has unveiled its new lab in Lagos State, Nigeria, capable of human whole-genome sequencing and a variety of other scientific investigations.

Autochek expands into Ghana by opening Accra office

Autochek, the Nigerian Automotive start-up aims to increase footprint in Ghana as it enhances the buying and selling experience across Africa

Silicon Valley VC strategies don’t work in Africa – Kinyungu Ventures Research

East African venture advisory firm, Kinyungu Ventures has published a white paper that reveals the continues wide misalignment between traditional venture capital models and the African market.

Ghana’s OZÉ raises $700,000 seed round to foster expansion

OZÉ, a Ghana-based fintech startup that focuses on scaling small African businesses through digitized operations and affordable capital closed a $700,000 seed round from Anorak Ventures, Matuca Sarl, Rising Tide Africa, and existing investors Ingressive Capital and MEST.

uLesson, a Nigerian edTech startup, has raised $7.5million in Series A funding

uLesson, the African learning technology platform, has closed a $7.5mn Series A round led by Owl Ventures, with inclusion from existing investors, TLcom Capital and Founder Collective and participation from new investor LocalGlobe.

Tizeti rolls out N4000/month high-speed 4G LTE in Edo

Tizeti has rolled out its 4G LTE network in Edo State as part of its commitment to ensuring access to affordable broadband connectivity.

Top ten Ghanaian startups to watch in 2021

In this article, we will be looking at the top ten Ghanaian startups to watch in 2021. The list contains old-timers who have gained a strong footing in the game and new companies looking to change how Ghanaians live and do business.

Selar: From Tony Elumelu’s TEF $10,000 grant to ₦100 million in revenue

At the heart of it, Selar is an e-commerce store builder that allows creators to sell digital products and services like; e-books, music, courses, and training, etc., across borders.

Opportunity for Nigerian Software Engineers: Apply to Enye Cohort 5

Enye is now accepting applications into its fifth software engineering cohort. The cohort will see facilitators teach cutting-edge tech, like; React, Redux, Redux-Saga, Firebase, GraphQL, Jest, Git, and Node, at no upfront cost.

AppsFlyer increases Africa footprint with Nedbank partnership

AppsFlyer, today announced a partnership with leading Pan-African bank