BD Insider: Kenya is calling remote workers

In this letter, we explore; Kenya introduces a new digital nomad visa, OpenAI hits $157 billion valuation, MTN Congo launches 5G network in Central Africa.

This female-led animation studio is raising $20,000 to tackle child sexual abuse

Esosa Asabor and her team at Relio Studios are paving the way for greater female representation in the animation industry.

Nigerian Agritech startup, Winich Farms secures $3 million in pre-series A funding

Since the company’s launch in 2020, Winich Farms has built an ecosystem of more than 150,000 users including farmers.

Ride-hailing, but for travel. Uber targets tourism in new drive

The expansion extends beyond Europe. In Greece, it is expanding its Uber Boat service from Mykonos to Athens, Corfu, and Santorini. Visitors can book rides to beach clubs and lesser-known destinations, capitalizing on seasonal peaks in tourism, part of a broader goal to become a one-stop shop for tourists.

China’s billion-dollar Africa renewables soft power play

China’s growing involvement in Africa has taken a greener turn with its latest commitment being a $50 billion support for the continent’s energy transition.

Kenya wants attention in Africa’s drone industry

Kenya fancies its position as a major player in Africa’s taking-off drone space, having had efforts spanning healthcare, agriculture, and logistics.

Ghana warms up to regulating crypto

Ghana is gearing up to be one of the next African countries to formally regulate cryptocurrencies.

Userguest, Morroco’s hospitality-focused startup secures $2.4 million to fuel expansion

Userguest has recently secured $2.4 million in funding to drive its expansion and fuel its product innovation across Africa

BD Insider: Safaricom’s response to Starlink

In today’s midweek update, we look at; Safaricom’s response to Starlink, OpenAI’s CEO joins forces with former Apple executives for new AI device company, Meta faces legal challenges in Kenya over content moderator layoffs.

Uber and Bolt drivers deal with this one-year-old Nigerian Fintech startup signals driver autonomy

The move comes at a time when ride-hailing drivers in Nigeria are facing increasing challenges.

Transsion CFO released from custody amid uncertainty

Although Xiao’s release brings some relief, the company remains in a precarious position

Ghanaian clean-tech startup, Kofa raises $5 million funding via SPV

Kofa Technologies has recently announced a $5 million fund raise via SPV to expand its battery swapping network with more stations in Ghana