Nigeria drops two places on the Digital Quality of Life Index

The Digital Quality of Life Index is an annual study that ranks 121 countries by their digital well-being based on five core pillars—internet quality, internet affordability, e-security, e-infrastructure, and e-government.

Roam introduces Kenya’s first locally manufactured electric bus

Roam (formerly Opibus) has launched Kenya's first locally manufactured electric bus, to power a truly sustainable mobility ecosystem that electrifies the region’s public transport network.

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.

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.

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).

Nestcoin raises $1.9 million to build Onboard, its non-custodial crypto wallet

Nigerian crypto and Web3 startup, Nestcoin has raised $1.9 million in a strategic round to fuel the growth of its new product, Onboard Wallet.

Itana (fka Talent City) raises $2M pre-seed to build Africa’s first digital free zone

Itana, formerly known as Talent City, has secured $2 million from LocalGlobe, Pronomos Capital, and Future Africa, to build what it describes as “Africa’s first digital free zone”.

Kotani Pay secures $2M pre-seed to drive offline cross-border crypto payments in Africa

Despite the significant impact remittance has on developing countries, the cost of sending money across borders is still above the United Nations sustainable development goal of 3% with Sub-Saharan Africa having the highest average remittance cost of about 7.8%.

Wasoko expands to the Democratic Republic of Congo

Africa’s largest B2B e-commerce network launches cross-border operations into DRC leveraging its existing e-commerce hub in neighbouring Rwanda.