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MEST Express Accelerator open applications for Ghana startups

This cohort is focused on empowering startups in Ghana that are providing solutions that use technology to drive transformational change to create a more sustainable future for all.

South Africa’s unsustainable consumer debts need attention, expert cautions

Vicious cycle of debt is a serious concern with far-reaching implications for the entire payments industry, says tech and financial gateway service provider PAYM8 CEO Andrew Springate.

AVPA launches African Healthcare Funders Forum

The African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA), Ashoka, and Social Innovation Circle, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim as part of their "Making More Health" and Boehringer Ingelheim Social Engagement initiatives, are joining forces to launch the African Healthcare Funders Forum

Y Combinator Startup School to hold in Lagos this June

Y Combinator's Startup School's inaugural session in Lagos will feature Paystack's CEO and YC alumni, Shola Akinlade.

African smartphone providers, Transsion holdings, Samsung, suffers sales dip in Q1 2022

Smartphone demand was dented by geopolitical worries in Ukraine and the increasing pressure on consumers due to the increase in commodity and food prices.

M-PESA unveils new virtual card “M-PESA GlobalPay”

M-PESA GlobalPay virtual card enables customers to use M-PESA to shop at more than 100 million merchants across 200 countries.

Applications open for $120K equity funding from ARM Labs Lagos Techstars accelerator program

All early-stage entrepreneurs across Africa can now apply to the inaugural class of ARM Labs Lagos Techstars accelerator program

How Elon Musk’s Starlink will impact Nigeria’s economy

Although not instantly, Starlink's entry into Nigeria will be a catalyst for individual productivity, business efficiency and the growth of the economy.

Inside Getwallets’ pivot to Orchestrate, a payments infrastructure company

Orchestrate (formerly Getwallets) is a payment infrastructure company that give fintechs and merchants access to multiple payment providers with a single integration. But before Orchestrate, there was Getwallets. What changed and what is next?

Inside Getwallets’ pivot to Orchestrate, a payments infrastructure company

Orchestrate (formerly Getwallets) is a payment infrastructure company that give fintechs and merchants access to multiple payment providers with a single integration. But before Orchestrate, there was Getwallets. What changed and what is next?

LSETF is creating an enabling environment for startups in Lagos

Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) wants to cement Lagos' position as the leading destination for startups in Africa.

Klasha Inc unveils Klasha 2.0

The new features and design solutions have reinforced Klasha's dedication to simplifying cross-border transactions while connecting the world to Africa and Africa to the world.