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Moniepoint Cleared to Acquire Kenyan Microfinance Bank
Moniepoint Inc. has received the green light from the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) to acquire a 78%…
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…