Microsoft Shrinks its Office in Lagos
Microsoft shrinks its office in Lagos two months after laying off ADC engineering team. With the likelihood of not renewing its tenancy in 2025 when its current agreement expires. At the time of the ADC layoffs, Microsoft indicated that workforce adjustments were necessary as part of managing its business. However,
100 Business Ideas in Ghana for Ladies This Year
Financial freedom is critical for Ghanaian women, allowing them to plan their futures while contributing to their households and communities. Launching a business will enable ladies to break free from established gender stereotypes and acquire financial independence. Here are 100 business ideas in Ghana for ladies, organized by different industries.
Top 13 Connecticut Small Business Grants This Year
Starting and growing a small business can be a challenging endeavor, especially when it comes to securing the necessary funding. Fortunately, for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Connecticut, there are a variety of grants available to help support their ventures. We’ll explore the various small business grants in Connecticut,
12 Things to do in Freetown Sierra Leone This Year
Wondering things to do in Freetown Sierra Leone? There are countless places of interest in the seat of Power of Sierra Leone. Aside from several popular tourist attractions, there are many places to visit. To get you started, below are some of the best places to visit and things to
Zoho and She Code Africa to Equip Female Nigerian Students with Low-code Skill
An Indian-born multinational technology company, Zoho and She Code Africa to equip female Nigerian students with low-code skill. Under the partnership, Zoho will introduce SCA Academy trainers to Zoho Creator. The company’s low-code app development platform. This will be done through “Train the Trainer sessions.” In turn, the SCA trainers
MTN Unfazed by Vodacom’s Move to Merge with Maziv
MTN unfazed by Vodacom’s move to merge with Maziv, a fiber infrastructure company. This week, the Competition Tribunal continues to hear testimonies from factual and expert witnesses regarding the proposed merger between Vodacom and Maziv. The proceedings follow the South African Competition Commission’s recommendation in August 2023, advising against the proposed merger. Explaining
LULA Acquires Zeelo’s South African Business
Corporate-focused e-hailing platform LULA acquires Zeelo’s South African, a US-born staff bus-sharing startup. Neither company has yet to disclose the transaction details for the cash-only deal. LULA plans to use Zeelo’s extensive market network of more than 18,000 riders to further expand across South Africa. Until its acquisition, Zeelo claimed
Egyptian Fintech Dopay Raises a $13.5M Series A
Egyptian fintech Dopay raises a $13.5M Series A extension round to boost offerings and accelerate expansion. Frans van Eerse (CEO) and Roel Van Eersel founded Dopay in 2014 to tackle the issue of unbanked and underbanked populations in emerging markets. Their solution allows employers to make digital cash payments directly
The Man Called Yasseen Mansour
Born into a wealthy business-oriented family, Yasseen Mansour is an Egyptian businessman and billionaire. The Mansour Group is the largest General Motors dealer in the world and a prominent distributor of Caterpillar equipment in Egypt and across Africa. He is currently the chairman of Palm Hills Developments which is a
Do Angel Investors Get Dividends?
Angel investors play a crucial role in the startup ecosystem by providing the necessary capital to budding entrepreneurs. Their contributions often make the difference between a brilliant idea stagnating and it flourishing into a successful business. However, the financial return for angel investors can be a bit complex and varies
