Enterprise Bureau Report on An All-Female-Focused Entrepreneurial Community Launched in Africa
September 26, 2022Women Who Build Africa (WWBA), an inclusive group of women and nonbinary individuals working in or near the ICT industry, has started operating and hosting events.
Enterprise Bureau Reports on A Kenyan Insurtech Startup Turaco That Secures $10m Series a Round
September 26, 2022Insurtech platform Turaco, based in Kenya, has announced the closing of a US$10 million Series A equity fundraising transaction to support its expansion through strategic alliances. Turaco drives mass market insurance penetration.
Africa Noted as the growing hub of ICT – India Africa ICT Expo.
September 23, 2022The conference was planned by the Indian Ministry of Communications, the Department of Telecommunications, and TEPC to strengthen the relationship between the two countries (Ghana and India), and build business networks
Endure Capital, which is based in Egypt, has successfully completed the first close of a $50 million fund for the purpose of investing in African start-ups
September 19, 2022The $50 million fund will be used to invest in impact-driven early-stage firms in Africa and take a selective approach to investing in growth-stage startups globally, according to Endure Capital, a Cairo-based early-stage investment firm.
60 African startups receive $4 million equity-free funding from Google
September 16, 2022Earlier today at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja, Google announced that 60 African startups have been selected for the second cohort of its Google for Startups Black Founders Fund.
Enterprise Bureau Microsoft Training with Road Recovery Assistance Limited
September 15, 2022Enterprise Bureau organized a training and facilitation service for Road Recovery Assistance Limited a trustworthy, quick-response vehicle assistance company that provides mechanical and electrical vehicle assistance to both individuals and businesses.
NowNow raises $13m seed, plans to scale its ecosystem of financial products across Africa
September 12, 2022In 2011, the Nigerian government launched a financial inclusion initiative and set a target to include 80% of the country’s adult population.
Janngo Capital Startup Fund has completed the first round of funding for its new $60 million fund
September 12, 2022On the eve of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Janngo Capital Start-up Fund (JCSF) announced its first closure at EUR34 million (roughly US$36 million) in capital commitments (UNGA).
AFCFTA Hub Launch & Stakeholder Forum
August 29, 2022The event in collaboration with the Ministry of Communication and Digitalisation, Ministry of Trade & Industry and under the aegis of the African Union, AFCFTA and The AfroChampions Initiative took place on Monday 29th August 2022 at 10am GMT at the Kofi Annan Centre in Accra.
Make a case for an Agric-focused IMF Programme – Agribusinesses charged
August 26, 2022Stakeholders in the agricultural value chain have been urged to demand an Agric-focused Economic programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) aimed at ensuring food security.
Google Wallet enters South Africa to tap digital payments growth
August 26, 2022Google Wallet is now available in South Africa, the first market for this product in Africa, to make it easy for users to save and easily and securely access their payment cards, loyalty cards and boarding passes.