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Amazon Launches “Amazon Prime” Service in South Africa
Two years after a quiet e-commerce entry, Prime's arrival signals Amazon is done testing the waters — and Takealot should be paying attention
Ghanaian Start-Ups Can Unlock €100K in Non-Dilutive Funding + Scaling Support via develoPPP Ventures
The develoPPP Ventures programme invites Ghanaian impact-driven start-ups to apply for catalytic funding, expert technical assistance, and pan-African scaling support
Brass Announces Full Transition Into Paystack MFB; Ceases as an Independent Entity
Nigeria's most closely watched fintech rescue story reaches its final chapter — and what it reveals about the limits of startup banking in Africa
EV Startup Spiro Raises $215 Million to Wire Africa for Electric Mobility
The battery-swapping startup has moved past proof-of-concept. Now it wants to electrify millions of motorcycles — and build a distributed clean-energy grid in the process.
Africa Jobs Fund Launches, Aiming to Mobilise $100M Philanthropic Investment to Boost Workers’ Incomes
The Africa Jobs Fund wants to back export factories and migration corridors to double the lifetime earnings of a quarter-million workers
Online Controversy Over A Regulatory Bill Leads To Tech Community Engagement with Ghana’s Ministry of Communications
An online stakeholder meeting this week cut through the noise of a controversial National Information Technology Authority Bill
Togo Signs €24 million Deal With Poland To Build Drone Industry
A €24 million deal signed in Lomé marks a new chapter in Africa's push for technological sovereignty, one unmanned aircraft at a time
Ghana Just Launched A New E-Visa System. Here’s Everything You Need to Know
The country has launched its first-ever e-visa system, promising faster entry and a free pass for African travellers
South Africa Startup bPOWERd Expands To Nigeria With Its Solar Battery Rental Product
South Africa-born startup bPOWERd lands in Lagos with a solar battery rental model that undercuts generators by 70% — and it's already ahead of schedule
Trident Digital Tech Holdings Is Readying Its Digital Tax Platform for Ghana on June 5
A Singapore-listed company is about to digitize half a million Ghanaian businesses