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Dikan Launches “HerPress” Fellowship To Empower Women Journalists in Ghana
Ghanaian women journalists continue to face serious challenges—underrepresentation, unequal pay, gender bias, and workplace harassment. A new initiative,…
Egypt’s Sylndr Raises $15.7 Million To Take On The Used-Car Market
Sylndr, a Cairo-based startup bringing structure to Egypt’s chaotic used-car market, has raised a $15.7 million Series A…
The US Targets Immigrant Remittances With New Tax Plan
US House Republicans have proposed a 5% tax on money transfers sent abroad by non-citizens — including green…
Innovate Africa to Tackle ‘Wicked’ Problems on World Product Day 2025
Innovate Africa, a product-led angel fund, is hosting the Lagos edition of World Product Day 2025—a global event…
Nawy Raises $52M to Scale Its Real Estate Platform Beyond Egypt
Egyptian proptech startup Nawy has raised $52 million in Series A funding led by Partech Africa, bringing its…
Cairo Based Money Fellows Raises $13M to Expand Fintech Access Across Africa
Money Fellows, a Cairo-based fintech startup digitizing traditional savings circles, has raised $13 million in a strategic funding…
Bolt Rolls Out Electric Tricycles in Lagos, Nigeria
Ride-hailing platform Bolt has launched its first fleet of electric tricycles in Lagos, Nigeria — a major step…
Tendo Secures Renew Capital Funding to Power Social Media eCommerce
Ghana-based startup Tendo, which enables anyone to sell online without buying inventory upfront with just a smartphone and…
Court Rules In Favor Member of Parliament in WhatsApp Defamation Case
A Cape Coast High Court has ruled in favor of Assin South MP, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, in…
Meta Faces Lawsuits in Ghana Over Moderators’ Mental Health
Meta is facing fresh legal action in Africa as content moderators in Ghana accuse the tech giant’s contractors…