Breeze: Redefining Africa’s Role in Global Trade

Breeze unveils its vision to revolutionise trade in Africa.

ARM Labs Lagos Techstars accelerator backs 12 African startups in second cohort

ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator has selected 12 African startups for its second cohort. Some of the startups are GetEquity, Eight Medical, and PressOne Africa.

Ukheshe’s Masterpass rebrands to “Scan to Pay” will power contactless payment in South Africa

Scan to Pay, Powered by Ukheshe is now the largest QR ecosystem in South Africa—serving more than six acquirers, 94 PSPs, 14 banks and fintechs, three MNOs and more than 500,000 merchants.

Vesicash expands to four new African markets, launches Merchant of Record product

Pan-African fintech company, Vesicash has expanded its payment offering and newly launched Merchant of Record product in Ghana, Rwanda, Zambia, and Egypt.

Flance partners with Bolt to provide drivers with healthcare

Bolt drivers will be able to receive preventive care, telemedicine services, and access to a network of healthcare providers, all while keeping costs low.

daba releases mobile app with $5 million inbound AUM

daba has launched its mobile application to enable the African investment infrastructure.

Dojah hires Elder Osifo, ex-Mono and ex-Interswitch as VP of Sales and Partnerships

Dojah, the African KYC and user onboarding platform, has hired former Mono Head of Business Development, Elder Osifo as VP, Sales, and Partnerships.

SmartWage secures $2 million to enhance digital inclusion in South African enterprises

SmartWage has raised a $2 million seed fund to bridge the gap between South African enterprises and their frontline employees

Netflix opens applications for its Creative Equity Scholarship in East Africa

Netflix is now receiving applications for the Creative Equity Scholarship Fund for film and TV students in East Africa.

How to apply for the Bulb Africa’s tech fellowship

The Bulb Africa's tech fellowship is a 4-month exercise for individuals that want to learn data analysis, quality assurance, product design.

Autochek unveils car loans marketplace to further deepen mobility in Africa

Autochek, the automotive technology company facilitating auto financing across Africa has launched an "online brand-new cars loan marketplace".

4DX Ventures and Flutterwave make first Francophone Africa investment, pumps $2.4 million in CinetPay

CinetPay, a digital payment platform for merchants in Francophone Africa today announced a $2.4 million seed round from Flutterwave and 4DXVentures.