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Uber records one billion trips in Africa

Uber has completed one billion rides across its African routes, which is over 10 billion kilometres in distance.

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Ethiopia is creating enabling regulations ahead of Safaricom’s M-Pesa launch

Ethiopia has started changing its national payments law to clear the way for Safaricom to introduce its popular mobile payment platform M-Pesa in the market of 110 million users.

Fintech

BD Insider: Flutterwave responds to 86fb/86z’s allegations of maliciously freezing and extorting its funds

In this letter, we covered Meta's response to allegations of poor work conditions at its contractor’s hub in Kenya and Flutterwave's response to 86fb/86z allegations

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Equiano lands in Lagos, set to boost internet connectivity and slash prices

Google and cable landing partner WIOCC has announced the landing of the state-of-the-art Equiano subsea cable in Lagos, Nigeria.

Opinion

What you need to know about the UK’s Global Talent Visa

The UK's Global Talent Visa allows exceptional professionals academia or research, arts and culture and digital technology to work in the UK.

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How Carry1st is driving growth in Africa’s mobile gaming economy with AppFlyer’s technologies

Carry1st, one of Africa’s leading gaming publishers, has released new insights from its market data that highlights successes that have shaped their growth in the gaming sector.

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Moove partners with CFAO Motors to purchase new vehicles for Nigeria and Ghana’s mobility entrepreneurs

The partnership, which will leverage CFAO’s local network and extensive presence, will allow the rapid delivery of brand new vehicles that are more environmental friendly.

Fintech

Aboki Africa announces rebranding, changes name to Grey

Aboki Africa has completed a major rebranding to Grey. The rebranding to Grey reflects the accelerated way the company has grown and expanded in the last year.

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Kenyan wealth-tech startup, Ndovu launches in Nairobi

Ndovu, a wealth-tech startup, has officially launched today in Nairobi, Kenya.

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AltSchool Africa secures $1 million to train entry-level tech talents in Africa

AltSchool Africa has secured $1 million in its pre-seed funding to train entry-level tech talent in Africa.

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mPharma to launch e-commerce platform for pharmaceuticals with $35 million funding

mPharma, a Ghanaian health startup, has raised $35 million in a Series D round led by Citigroup Inc.

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Nigerian edtech, Teesas to improve its offering with its $1.6 million pre-seed funding round

Nigerian-focused edtech startup, Teesas has raised $1.6 million in a pre-seed round, to provide e-learning materials in indigenous languages for young Nigerians.