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What we know about the Zimbabwean gold-backed digital currency

Earlier this week, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) launched a gold-backed digital currency in a bid to reduce the country’s reliance on the US dollar and cushion the hyperinflation which rose to 285% last year.

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How Naspers deployed half of its $77M South Africa-focused fund in 5 years

In June 2019, Naspers Foundry, a ~$77 million South Africa-focused fund made its first investment into SweepSouth; it was a $2.1 million seed round.

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Top tech-enabled logistics companies in Nigeria

Top tech logistics startups in Nigeria that have received the most venture funding. They are Topship, Kwik, OnePort 365, Gokada, Kobo360, Vendease, truQ, Jumia, Max.ng and Shapshap

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Crypto payments are now legal in Namibia

The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has announced that digital currencies such as Bitcoin can now be used as forms of payment.

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How Nigeria’s leading startups build and maintain thriving communities

Community-Led Growth is the process of creating a pool of enthusiastic customers who promote your product and recommend it to others.

Brand Press

Kippa names Duke Ekezie-Joseph, former Chief Growth Officer as President

Kippa, the fast-growing fintech startup offering digital business and financial management solutions for SMEs in Africa, today announces that co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer (CGO) Duke Ekezie-Joseph has assumed the role of President.

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Techstars launches in Lagos, to invest in African fintech and proptech startups

Techstars has launched the Lagos Techstars Accelerator Program in partnership with ARM Labs Lagos.  

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Nigerian digital media publication and data analytics startup, Stears raises $600,000 in a seed round

Five lessons entrepreneurs can learn from the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos.

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Wakanow gets $40 million investment from Carlyle Group

Wakanow—a famous online travel agency in Nigeria focused on West and East Africa—received funding of $40 million from The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG)—an american multinational investment firm.

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