Kenya’s Equitel Becomes Africa’s First MVNO to Launch 5G Services
Equitel, the mobile virtual network operator of Finserve, a fully-owned subsidiary of Kenya’s largest retail bank Equity Group Holdings (formerly Equity Bank Group), in collaboration with Airtel, has launched its fifth-generation connectivity service. It is the first time an MNVO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) is treading the 5G path, not
Nigerian Debt Recovery Startup, Bfree Secures $2.95 Million Funding
Bfree, a leading ethical credit manager platform, has secured $ 2.95 million in funding to enhance its suite of risk management solutions. The round, led by Capria Ventures, welcomed a consortium of esteemed investors, including Angaza Capital, GreenHouse Capital, Launch Africa, Modus Africa, Axian CVC, and angel investors. Founded in
15 Startup Success Stories: From Ideas to Millions
What is it about startup success stories that’s so inspiring? Is it the founder’s determination, vision, and grit to persevere through tough times? Is it the ingenuity of noticing a market opportunity and acting on it? Or is it the leap of faith into risky territory, betting on an idea
Inspiring Startup Stories of 6 African Entrepreneurs We Interviewed
This is first edition of startup stories highlight. We understand that in the world of entrepreneurship, where the road ahead is often uncertain and challenging, startup stories serve as guiding lights. They remind us that even the most celebrated business personalities faced struggles, rejections, and setbacks before achieving greatness. These
Shecluded, a Nigerian Fintech Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Africa
Ifeoma Uddoh is a social entrepreneur and the founder of Shecluded, a female-focused venture company dedicated to creating economic prosperity for women through access to financial services. Her journey is inspirational, especially considering the personal experiences that motivated her to start Shecluded. Her story of witnessing her mother’s struggles after
Mastercard Partners with Awash Bank to Launch Enhanced Payment Options in Ethiopia
With this new development, customers can now make contact or contactless transactions at ATMs and PoS using a plastic card. The plastic card allows users to withdraw cash from ATMs, make payments at point-of-sale terminals, and shop online at any merchant accepting Mastercard globally. Meanwhile, the virtual card enables them
Ifeoma Uddoh, a Social Entrepreneur Creating Economic Prosperity for Women
Ifeoma Uddoh is a social entrepreneur and the founder of Shecluded, a female-focused venture company dedicated to creating economic prosperity for women through access to financial services. Her journey is inspirational, especially considering the personal experiences that motivated her to start Shecluded. Her story of witnessing her mother’s struggles after
A Fresh Crypto Crackdown is Brewing in Nigeria
The love-hate relationship between Nigerian financial authorities and the country’s crypto exchange platforms is not going away anytime soon. Under a new move to control a currency crash, the government is reportedly scapegoating digital currency exchanges, with plans to shut them out, yet again. Though the regulators, the Nigerian Communications
Crisis Communication Examples & Why Your Business Need to Prepare for Them
These days, nearly every company must have a social media presence to survive and thrive in this market. However, the prioritization of digital footprints comes at a high cost. Though, as there are plenty of potential errors related to posting content. Engaging with consumers. And even simply managing public relations
Death Care Industry: An Overview
The only constant thing in life is “change”; one such inevitable transition is our departure from this life. Even though the subject matter “death” is perceive as taboo by many, everyone wishes to make the last journey of their loved ones special and memorable. Africa accounts for 17.89% of the
