Top 11 Podcasts in South Africa This Year
Experiences and our interactions with others usually make up the curriculum of our existence, but podcasts offer their own distinct value. They let you listen, learn, and grow while you’re getting ready in the morning, going for a jog, driving around, or even working on your business. But, with more than three million
Top 11 Best Podcasts in Nigeria This Year
Experiences and our interactions with others usually make up the curriculum of our existence, but podcasts offer their own distinct value. They let you listen, learn, and grow while you’re getting ready in the morning, going for a jog, driving around, or even working on your business. But, with more than three million
TCVP Has Made 18 Early-stage Investments in Last Three Years
Africa-based VC firm TCVP has made 18 early-stage investments in last three years. The Continent Venture Partners (TCVP) is an Africa-based early-stage investment firm backing tech-driven companies to help them achieve impact, profitability, and continental reach. Launched in 2020 by managing partner Carisa Graf-Suleman and general partners Salim Suleman and Olufemi
Senegal’s Solarbox Raises $1m Pre-seed Funding
Senegal-based e-mobility and energy solutions startup, Solarbox raises $1m pre-seed funding to drive solar-powered e-mobility solutions. To help it meet growing demand for its solar-powered electric vehicles (EVs) in Senegal and the broader West African region. Founded in 2022 by Tijan Watt and incubated under Wuri Ventures. Solarbox designs, assembles, and
Access Bank Acquires Standard Chartered Branches in Angola & Sierra Leone
Nigeria’s largest bank by assets, Access Bank acquires Standard Chartered branches in Angola & Sierra Leone. This has solidified its position as a leading driver of Africa’s economic integration with its acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank’s operations in these two countries. The acquisition of Standard Chartered’s Angola and Sierra Leonean
How to Use Technology to Streamline and Grow Your Business
Technology continues to enhance how we live, communicate with others and conduct business. The latest uses of technology strengthen old processes and create new pathways to connect with customers, vendors and employees in ways only imagined not long ago. When applied correctly, technology can be a game-changer for many small
Visa Selects 19 Startups for the Third Edition of the Africa Fintech Accelerator
Visa selects 19 startups for the third edition of the Africa Fintech Accelerator, which provides ventures with access to tools, industry connections, and mentorship to help them scale their innovative solutions. Launched in 2023 in line with Visa’s pledge to invest US$1 billion in financial inclusion in Africa by 2027. The
Kenyan Energy Startup Hydrobox Raises $9m in Debt Funding
Kenyan energy startup Hydrobox raises $9m in debt funding to support eight small hydro projects across four mini-grids in Kenya, providing over 10,000 people and local businesses with reliable, affordable electricity. Hydrobox builds, owns and operates mini-grids in underserved regions. These mini-grids serve a combination of anchor clients like factories and
MultiChoice Fights Competition Commission Ruling Over SABC Deal
MultiChoice fights Competition Commission ruling over SABC deal which amounted to an unreported merger. The case revolves around the controversial encryption clause in digital terrestrial television (DTT) migration. MultiChoice insists the agreement was a standard business deal, while opponents claim it stifled competition. South African pay-TV giant MultiChoice has lodged an appeal
MTN Launches 5G in Benin
MTN launches 5G in Benin and this 5G rollout is expected to boost economic activities across various sectors. MTN’s move intensifies competition in Benin’s telecom industry and aligns with MTN’s broader strategy to expand 5G services in Africa. The introduction of 5G technology by MTN is expected to significantly influence
