Meet Noëlla Coursaris Musunka Changing Lives & Communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Meet Noëlla Coursaris Musunka Changing Lives & Communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

December 4, 2024
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Noëlla Coursaris Musunka, a Congolese/Cypriot philanthropist and international model, and Founder & CEO of Malaika. Founded in 2007, Malaika is a grassroots nonprofit that educates and empowers girls and communities in her home country of the Democratic Republic of the Congo through a school, a community center, a clean water, 

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Enakl Raises $1.4m Pre-seed Funding to Address Urban Commuting Challenges
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Enakl Raises $1.4m Pre-seed Funding to Address Urban Commuting Challenges

December 3, 2024
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Moroccan urban mobility startup Moroccan mobility startup Enakl raises $1.4m pre-seed funding to help it provide intelligent, safer, and sustainable collective transport solutions for daily commutes both at home and abroad.  Launched by Samir Bennani and Charles Pommarede in September 2023, and later joined by Ahmed Omrane as associate CTO, Enakl aims

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VunaPay Wins African Event of Latitude59 Pitch Competition
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VunaPay Wins African Event of Latitude59 Pitch Competition

December 3, 2024
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Kenyan startup revolutionizing instant payments for farmers, VunaPay wins African event of Latitude59 pitch competition, securing a trip to Tallinn, Estonia for the main event. Disrupt Africa reported in October Latitude59 was seeking early-stage startups from across Africa to compete for the chance to pitch at the next edition of its

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PickApp Set to Launch Pilot of EV Ownership, Car-sharing Platform
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PickApp Set to Launch Pilot of EV Ownership, Car-sharing Platform

December 2, 2024
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Togolese startup PickApp set to launch pilot of EV ownership, car-sharing platform in the country’s capital Lomé. Co-founded in 2023 by siblings Joseph, Joshua and Rebecca Olurin, PickApp offers a variety of services aimed at increasing access to EVs for ordinary people. Among them are an EV ownership service, where drivers can

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Eazy Way Rides is Training People From Marginalized Communities for the Gig Economy
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Eazy Way Rides is Training People From Marginalized Communities for the Gig Economy

December 2, 2024
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South African startup Eazy Way Rides is empowering marginalized communities and underserved areas by providing essential training and support for individuals aspiring to enter the delivery and logistics industry.  Founded in 2021 by Samson Phiri, Eazy Way Rides identifies potential candidates, particularly from disadvantaged backgrounds, and assists them in obtaining their K53

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What Tools Can Help Me Grow My Business This Year
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What Tools Can Help Me Grow My Business This Year

December 2, 2024
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One of the question new business owners often ask is, what tools can help me grow my business. Well, the first step in growing your business is knowing what tools are available to you and what they can do to help you achieve success. Luckily, plenty of companies have created

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Top 21 Business Websites in Nigeria This Year
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Top 21 Business Websites in Nigeria This Year

December 1, 2024
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This article is a collection of 21 powerful business websites in Nigeria, with specific reasons on why you should follow them. More than ever, several business websites have emerged in Nigeria. Most of these business blogs are niched and most focus on entrepreneurship. When you follow them closely, you will be

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Top 21 Business Blogs in Nigeria This Year
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Top 21 Business Blogs in Nigeria This Year

November 30, 2024
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This article is a collection of 21 powerful business blogs in Nigeria, with specific reasons on why you should follow them. More than ever, several business blogs have emerged in Nigeria. Most of these business blogs are niched and most focus on entrepreneurship. When you follow them closely, you will be

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Bitmama Pauses Virtual MasterCard Services
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Bitmama Pauses Virtual MasterCard Services

November 29, 2024
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Bitmama pauses virtual MasterCard services following issues with the card provider. The crypto company said it had paused its partnership with the provider to protect its users. It said all card balances will be refunded to the Bitmama wallet. Bitmama now joins a growing list of fintechs that have paused

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Egyptian Startup Sylndr Secures $7.45m Working Capital Facility
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Egyptian Startup Sylndr Secures $7.45m Working Capital Facility

November 29, 2024
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Egyptian e-commerce platform specialising in the used car market, Sylndr secures $7.45m working capital facility, structured as the first asset-backed financing arrangement of its kind in Egypt.  Founded by Omar El Defrawy and Amr Mazen in November 2021, Sylndr is an automotive-focused e-commerce marketplace, allowing customers to reliably and transparently sell and

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