Mecho Autotech lands $2.4M pre-Series A

Nigeria's automotive after-sales spare parts and maintenance market is estimated to be $8 billion; spare parts account for 80% of the value with Nigerian vehicle owners spending an estimated $650 annually.

Tech Nation to resume operations this October

Six months after it ceased operations, Tech Nation, the UK startup organisation that helps to bring thousands of talented tech workers to the UK—including from Africa, will relaunch next month during Birmingham Tech Week.

Irish Tech Challenge offers support to local tech startups in South Africa

South African Startups are invited to apply for the 2023 Irish Tech Challenge where € 10,000 and a trip to Ireland is up for grabs.

Shaping the future of the Internet for all Namibians

Like all technology, the internet is not a static thing; it’s exceedingly dynamic and needs to be constantly improved and upgraded to ensure it is accessible to as many Namibians as possible.

Meta expands WhatsApp Channels to over 150 countries

Meta has launched WhatsApp Channels to over 150 countries and delivered a private way to receive updates that matter to you, Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO, disclosed on Wednesday.

Founders Connect takes its signature live event to London, United Kingdom

Founders Connect, the renowned YouTube platform celebrating the African tech ecosystem in collaboration with Wakanow, is thrilled to announce its inaugural live event in the United Kingdom, scheduled for October 14, 2023.

Yellowcard and Moonpay partner to improve crypto accessibility in Nigeria

Yellowcard, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in Africa had partnered with Moonpay, a global leader in cryptocurrency space.

Transforming design: How Jupita is solving startup problems

Jupita, a design subscription company, is revolutionizing the way startups approach design.

Smile ID launches Smile Links, a no-code tool for next-gen identity verification

Smile ID, a leading provider of biometric identity verification solutions, has today announced the launch of Smile Links—a no-code solution that lets businesses verify customers faster.

Flutterwave launches Swap to stabilise exchange rates for BDCs in Nigeria

With the backing of CBN, Flutterwave launched Swap to digitize Nigeria's foreign exchange market, in partnership with Kadavra BDC and Wema Bank

WhatsApp partners with NBA Star, Giannis to provide “mother-tongue e-books” for Nigerian kids

WhatsApp and NBA Star, Giannis Antetokounmpo have announced an “impact partnership” to offer free children’s eBooks in Nigeria, through NABU, a digital publisher.

Nigeria announces UAE-backed FX liquidity programme

Nigeria's president, Bola Tinubu has announced that the country is working on a joint foreign exchange (FX) liquidity programme with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).