Tyme raises $77.8 million to fuel global expansion

This comes as the group's South African flagship, TymeBank, celebrates its seven million customer milestone this month

In July, Kenya will launch “the cheapest smartphone in Africa”

Following President Ruto's announcement on Kenya's plan to manufacture the cheapest smartphones in Africa, the country says the launch will hold in July.

Why Tizeti wants to improve broadband penetration in Cote d’Ívoire with Microsoft

Tizeti, a leading internet service provider in West Africa has partnered with Microsoft to improve broadband penetration in Cote d’Ívoire and bring internet access to almost five million people.

NUTM, a tech-focused varsity gets licence to operate in Nigeria

The Nigerian University of Technology and Management has been granted official university licence by the National Universities Commission.

Andela acquires Casana, a Munich-based network of IT talent

Andela, a pioneer of early software developer growth in Africa—now a “​​global network for remote technical talent” has acquired Casana, a Munich-based network of IT talent.

Will blockchain combat drug counterfeiting in Africa?

Every year, about 100,000 deaths are recorded in Africa due to counterfeit drug, experts say that blockchain technology is a solution to this menace.

Carry1st brings mobile Premier League to Africa

Carry1st has launched India's leading mobile esports and gaming platform in Africa. As the official licensor and publisher of Mobile Premier League (MPL) in Africa, Carry1st will enable new players to access one of the world's largest Paid Competitive Gaming (PGC) platforms.

uLesson’s Miva University is now a licensed online university in Nigeria

Miva University, a tertiary education arm of Nigerian edtech uLesson has obtained an Open Distance eLearning Licence from the National Universities Commission to operate in Nigeria.

Kenyan fintech M-KOPA gets $250M+ in debt and equity

M-KOPA has secured more than $250 million in debt and equity funding to boost its smartphone financing offering, expand into additional markets, and prioritize sustainability.

Nigeria’s SEC grants Volition Cap licence to kickstart fund management

The license validates African model that leverages traditional cooperatives

Gricd secures $1.5M seed, rebrands as “Figorr” to enable insurance of perishable goods in Africa

Gricd has raised $1.5 million in a seed funding round led by Atlantica Ventures. The company wants to expand across Africa and deliver new solutions that will make it easier to insure perishable goods on the continent.

Elon Musk hires Ad expert, Linda Yaccarino as Twitter CEO

Elon Musk has hired ex-NBCUniversal advertising chief Linda Yaccarino to be the new Twitter CEO.