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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

Kaspersky: Economic uncertainty to shape 2021 cybercrime agenda in Africa

Kaspersky experts expect growing economic turbulence along with the impact of COVID-19 to contribute to an increase in cybercrime across South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria this year.

TeamApt announces new consumer focus and West & North Africa expansion plans for 2021

TeamApt has announced that it will be shifting its focus from delivering financial services products to banks to delivering products for consumers and businesses.

TradeDepot highlights smaller packs and increased food spending as top trends that will shape Nigeria’s retail sector in 2021

According to TradeDepot, the impact of the pandemic, rising inflation, border closures, and other issues drove significant changes in behaviour for retailers, distributors, and manufacturers in 2020.

How Taxmingo is changing the taxation landscape for small businesses in Africa

Taxmingo hopes to leverage its cloud-based tax management solution to help SMEs meet tax obligations and allow the SME operators to focus their energies on growing their businesses.

Ventures Platform Foundation launches applications for Gov Labs

Ventures Platform Foundation has launched a call for applications for its latest incubation programme, Gov Labs..

Mondia launches on-demand entertainment platform, Monsooq, in Nigeria

Monsooq allows consumers to buy entertainment time just as they would mobile airtime and use that time to consume any content.

Four essential rules to improve your business strategy

A business strategy is a detailed summary of how your business intends to achieve its goals, maintain a competitive edge in the market, and meet the needs of its customers.

Ghana’s Zeepay raises $940,000 seed investment from UK VC firm

GOODsoil’s investment will enable Zeepay to continue to scale and roll out its services across the continent, and extend its global reach by launching in the UK in 2021.