Firms, founders, and corporate strategies across African markets.
The AfricArena Tunis AI, DeepTech, HealthTech & EdTech Summit concluded on Thursday after several interesting panel discussions and startup pitch tracks with a glittering awards ceremony in which the winning startups from each pitch track receive an award. The pitch battles over the two-day summit were intense, invigorating, and refreshing
CASH PLUS Secures $60M Funding to Broaden Morocco’s Digital Finance Reach.
How this 3-month-old startup manages ₦2.5 billion worth of construction projects across Africa
“Kenya's Silicon Savannah: Jane Mwangi, a visionary entrepreneur, leads a fintech startup revolutionizing financial inclusion.
Compensation, often comprising salaries and additional charges, usually accounts for a significant portion of recurring operating costs in small companies. However, this isn't always the case for larger corporations.
VC4A is proud to announce the 12 African startups that have been selected to participate in the 2023 VC4A Venture Showcase Africa.
Over the years, only one African has been publicly linked with buying a top-flight football club in the English Premier League, and he is none other than Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote. The Nigerian billionaire has been linked with buying Arsenal Football Club – a club he publicly supports, for
The phenomenon of foreign direct investment from global multinational companies in Africa is still parroted as the panacea to the continent’s obstinate facts of poverty and hunger. Yet, the truth that is hidden from people is that foreign companies do not reflect any benevolence towards the continent: they only
After a few days into the Nigerian market, the MTN mobile money service MoMo PSB was hacked, and as much as $86 million was diverted. But like many other financial institutions in recent times, MTN chose to keep the news of the fraud attack from the public. MoMo Payment Service
A team of five Kenyan students recently won $1 million in a global entrepreneurship competition and have now launched a business that would make biodegradable sanitary pads from banana fiber. The exciting new project will go a long way in solving period poverty in Kenya and across the continent. The
The decision to halt production in the company comes after an investigation began earlier this month after multiple children died having consumed a cough syrup the company exports only to the Gambia. The Gambian government probed an investigation after noticing an increase in acute kidney injuries in children under five
Amidst growing evidence that the “grain deal” that was signed in July by Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and the United Nations to create procedures for the safe export of grain from certain ports to attempt to address a potential catastrophic food crisis has been a complete failure. Grain and fertilizers produced
South Africans love themselves a good braai. Nothing says it's time for the weekend and some fun in the sun, like meat on hot coals. It is a part of our culture. Whether it's a birthday party, graduation, Christmas, New Year, or holiday, braaing is a
A local South African group intends to conduct a large-scale experiment with a four-day workweek in the early months of 2023. The group is calling on companies across South Africa to participate in the study. According to the group, South African firms will continue to pay their employees 100% of
Cybercriminals have revamped their strategies in order to target unsuspecting organizations, primarily posting ransomware, business email compromises, and data leakage threats to companies across Africa. East African businesses have reported the most cyberattacks in Africa, indicating the growing dangers associated with sweeping digital transformation. According to a report by the
The wrong employees may ruin a business just as quickly as the right ones can propel it to the next level of success. Maintaining that standard of excellence, though, may be challenging. Thankfully, MASA is here to provide a helping hand. MASA is a consulting firm that offers permanent and
