Africans secured 60% of the Gates Foundation’s $5M fund for health-focused AI projects

Through its Grand Challenge, Gates Foundation has selected 48 research groups that plan to build artificial intelligence (AI) applications on large language models (LLMs) to help social and healthcare causes in their communities.

Moniepoint set to acquire 100% shares in Kenyan fintech, Kopo Kopo

Africa's pioneer climate tech pre-seed fund and accelerator advances efforts to build a climate-resilient future.

Tinubu appoints CcHUB’s ‘Bosun Tijani as minister of digital economy

Two weeks after he was named a minister-designate, CcHUB’s co-founder and CEO 'Bosun Tijani has been appointed as Nigeria's minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy.

Nigerian Government commends Google’s ₦1.2 billion grant initiative

The Federal Government of Nigeria through, the Vice President, Kashim Shettima has praised Google's ₦1.2 billion grant initiative to train Nigerian youths with digital skills.

Kobo360 CEO is now Enugu’s commissioner of transport

Enugu state governor, Peter Mbah, has appointed Obi Ozor, the co-founder and CEO of Kobo360, as the commissioner of transport.

World Bank pauses financing to Uganda over anti-LGBTQ law

On Tuesday, World Bank announced that it will not provide new loans to Uganda due to its anti-LGBTQ laws. “Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act fundamentally contradicts the World Bank Group’s values,” the Bank said in a statement seen by thecondia.com.

Glovo and Chowdeck named as delivery partners to West Africa’s largest QSR chain

West Africa's largest quick service restaurant (QSR) chain Chicken Republic has announced Glovo and Chowdeck as its delivery partners in the country.

Tinubu nominates CcHUB CEO ‘Bosun Tijani for ministerial role

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has nominated CcHUB co-founder and CEO 'Bosun Tijani for a yet-to-be disclosed ministerial role in his administration.

South African venture capital firm, REdimension raises more than $10 million for proptech fund

REdimension Capital, a South African real estate venture capital firm, has announced the first close of its inaugural fund, the REdimension Real Estate Technology and Sustainability Fund I.

Flutterwave rebrands Send App, expands remittance to U.S. and Canada

Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments' technology company, today announced the enhancement of its $end Mobile product, to Send App by Flutterwave.

12 African startups to watch out for in H2 2023, according to investors

In the wake of the global market reset, African startups are hustling to regain momentum in a funding winter. Four investors reveal their top must-watch startups.

CBN lifts ban on abokiFX, Bamboo, Risevest and 437 bank accounts

The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed banks to vacate a post-no-debit restriction placed on the bank accounts of 440 individuals and companies.