Africa for Africa
YAKUB ABDULRASHEED - Lighthouse Capital, an operator-led private equity firm, is seeking to raise $50 million to invest in high-growth mid-market businesses across South Africa and Kenya, with plans to combine financial investment with hands-on operational...
Moroccan e-health startup, One Med Link is building an artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to help healthcare professionals streamline clinical workflows, connect fragmented health information systems and transform medical records into structured, reusable data. Founded by Deyaa Wahbi...
Lighthouse Capital Seeks $50 Million to Back High-Growth Businesses in South Africa, Kenya
YAKUB ABDULRASHEED - Lighthouse Capital, an operator-led private equity firm, is seeking to raise $50 million to invest in high-growth mid-market businesses across South...
Cameroonian Startup lensX Launches Centralised Online Marketplace, Eyes AI and AR-Powered Shopping
YAKUB ABDULRASHEED – A Cameroonian technology startup, lensX, has launched an online marketplace designed to connect businesses, vendors and customers across Africa, positioning itself...
Moroccan AI Health Startup One Med Link Targets Africa With Digital Infrastructure for Smarter Healthcare
Moroccan e-health startup, One Med Link is building an artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to help healthcare professionals streamline clinical workflows, connect fragmented health information...
Uganda’s Wano Surpasses 50k Downloads as African Startup Builds a New Home for Creators and Culture
Ugandan short-form video platform Wano has surpassed 50,000 app installations as it seeks to establish a new digital space for creators, communities and cultural...
SunCulture Launches RainDrops Scheme to Give Employees a Share in Company’s Future Success
Kenyan climate-tech company, SunCulture, has launched RainDrops, a company-wide profit-sharing initiative designed to give every full-time employee an opportunity to benefit financially from the...
Kenyan Startup WorkKE Builds Africa-Focused Digital Work Ecosystem to Connect Businesses With Skilled Talent
Kenyan startup, WorkKE, is building an Africa-focused digital work ecosystem designed to connect businesses with skilled professionals while making remote and project-based hiring faster,...
How Gambia’s Mbakeh Solutions is Transforming Education, Youth Leadership, Community Development
Mbakeh Solutions, an early-stage innovation venture founded in The Gambia, is developing a portfolio of technology-driven initiatives aimed at addressing practical challenges in education,...
Everything about Angélique Kidjo, Africa’s First Artiste to Get a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Grammy-winning Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo broke down in tears on Monday as she became the first Black African artist to receive a star on...
Kenya’s JentaHub Launches Verified Talent Marketplace to Connect African Professionals With Global Opportunities
Kenyan startup JentaHub has launched a verified talent marketplace designed to connect skilled African professionals with businesses, clients, and organisations around the world, in...
Zion Tech Hub Partners BraceMoni to Break Financial Barriers to Data Analytics Training in Africa
Zion Tech Hub has secured a strategic partnership with Nigerian financial-services company, BraceMoni to provide financial support for eligible individuals seeking to undergo Data...
Ex-GE Vernova Executive, Mohammed Mijindadi, Launches AISL to Drive Africa’s Next Infrastructure Wave
Mohammed Mijindadi, a veteran infrastructure and energy executive with more than two decades of experience across Sub-Saharan Africa, has launched Africa Infrastructure Solutions Ltd...
Kenyan Startup E-Moti Turns to Electric Buses, Smart Routes to Fix Nairobi’s Daily Commuting Problem
Kenyan mobility startup, E-Moti, is seeking to transform how professionals commute to work by combining electric buses with technology designed to match routes and...
