Business
Kenyan Fintech, Hurupay, Plans to Use Stablecoins to Fix Africa’s Freelancer Payment Delays
Thousands of remote workers experience delay payments, accounts being flagged, and funds taking weeks to arrive. Hurupay, a Kenyan-founded fintech startup, is building its...
Bumpa and Flowcart Secure Strategic Backing as Jobtech Alliance Bets on Africa’s Informal Commerce Engine
With a strategic move that underscores a shifting investment logic within Africa’s digital economy, Nigeria’s Bumpa and Kenya’s Flowcart have secured an undisclosed round...
Cape Town Startup Vacay Sitters Targets Africa’s Fragmented Pet Care Market with Trusted, On-Demand Services
In a bid to solve one of the most persistent challenges facing pet owners, finding reliable, last-minute care, Cape Town-based startup Vacay Sitters is...
Nigeria’s Fincra Secures Canadian Licence to Build Regulated Rails for Africa’s Cross-Border Payments
African businesses and diaspora communities spend billions each year on cross-border payments, yet delays and high fees remain a persistent problem. Wole Ayodele, co-founder...
Fintech Startup, Fido Partners Uber to Offer Instant Loans to Drivers in GhanaÂ
Uber drivers in Ghana can now access instant loans of up to GH₵10,000 (approximately $920) following a new partnership between Uber and Fido, a...
Kenya’s Ndovu Wealth Launches Multi-Asset Fund to Support Long-Term Wealth Growth for Digital Investors
Ndovu Wealth, a Kenyan fund manager, has launched a new multi-asset fund with a minimum investment threshold of $2,500, marking a pivot towards higher-income...
PropelMapper Targets 1.7M Field Advisors with Voice-First Agri-Tech Platform to Transform Farm Intelligence
A South African agri-tech startup, PropelMapper, is redefining how agricultural field advisors capture and use data, with a voice-first operating system designed to serve...
Algerian Super-app, Yassir Expands Global Ambitions with Strategic Acquisition of Ad-Tech Firm Kawarizmi
Algeria’s leading super-app, Yassir, has taken a significant step toward deepening its global footprint and diversifying its revenue streams with the acquisition of Paris-based...
Tinubu Swears in Taiwo Oyedele as Finance Minister of State, Intends Push for Fiscal Reforms and Economic Stability
With a move that underscores Nigeria’s renewed focus on fiscal reforms and economic stability, President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Taiwo Oyedele as Minister...
Aramco’s Wa’ed Ventures Backs Resemble AI to Combat Deepfake Fraud, Expand Secure AI Detection in the Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s venture capital ecosystem is strengthening its push for trustworthy artificial intelligence with a new investment aimed at tackling the growing threat of...
VMS Launches Cairo Startup Accelerator Offering $28.7K Funding, Mentorship, Saudi Market Access for Egyptian Founders
The Cairo startup ecosystem has received a fresh boost as Value Makers Studio (VMS) officially launched a new accelerator program. The program aims at...
Nigeria’s Fixr Connects Businesses, Individuals with Verified Technicians, Processes Over N5bn in Solar Financing
Nigerian startup Fixr is redefining how individuals and businesses access engineering services by connecting customers with verified technicians through a digital platform while building...
