Uber is launching its Uber Cash digital wallet feature in Sub-Saharan Africa through a partnership with…
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The Sun Exchange raises $3M for crypto driven solar power in Africa
South Africa based renewable energy startup Sun Exchange has raised $3 million to close its Series…
Africa’s top angel Tomi Davies eyes startups and co-investors
When Nigerian angel investor Tomi Davies backed his first company — Strika Entertainment in 2001 —…
Africa Roundup: DHL invests in MallforAfrica, Zipline launches in US, Novastar raises $200M
Events in May offered support to the thesis that Africa can incubate tech with global application.…
Vaya Africa launches electric ride-hail taxi network
Vaya Africa, a ride-hail mobility venture founded by Zimbabwean mogul Strive Masiyiwa, has launched an electric…
DHL acquires stake in Link Commerce developed by MallforAfrica.com
DHL has acquired a minority stake in Link Commerce, a turn-key e-commerce company that grew out…
Carry1st has $4M to invest in African mobile gaming
Gaming development startup Carry1st has raised a $2.5 million seed round led by CRE Venture Capital…
Zipline begins US medical delivery with UAV program honed in Africa
Drones are being deployed in the fight to curb COVID-19 in the U.S. Novant Health and…
Cake brings a Swedish take on e-motorcycle design to the U.S.
Cake has crafted the Swedish edition of electric motorcycle design starting in the dirt. The Stockholm…
Kenya’s Apollo Agriculture raises $6M Series A led by Anthemis
Apollo Agriculture believes it can attain profits by helping Kenya’s smallholder farmers maximize theirs. That’s the…