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How Uganda’s Tripesa raised funds to energy tech-enabled tourism in Africa

How Uganda’s Tripesa raised funds to energy tech-enabled tourism in Africa

The struggle that travel and tourism businesses had with the 2020 COVID pandemic was comparable to a fight between an armoured tank and a knife holder. Perhaps, the most hit group from the travel and…

Are fintechs taking the lion’s share of Africa’s product managers?

Are fintechs taking the lion’s share of Africa’s product managers?

“Anything that people interact with is a product. If I climb on a stage to sing and you end up liking my sound, then I’ve made a satisfied product user out of you.”  Busayo Oladejo,…

Ethiopia: Trials At Peace in Violence-Ravaged Metekel

Ethiopia: Trials At Peace in Violence-Ravaged Metekel

Addis Abeba — A conflict hotspot in the Benishangul-Gumuz region, Metekel has seen an escalation of violence since 2020 that has resulted in mass displacements, indiscriminate killings, and property damage. The first attack in September…

How DigiFemmes plans to extend entry to digital expertise for girls in Côte d’Ivoire

How DigiFemmes plans to extend entry to digital expertise for girls in Côte d’Ivoire

Currently, only about 30% of Africans have access to the internet and digital skills. With the world now being a digital village, this low number translates to low productivity and reduced growth capacity for small…

Liberia: ‘I Will Not Be Intimidated’

Liberia: ‘I Will Not Be Intimidated’

Paynesville — The home of Unity Party (UP) Chairman Rev. J. Luther Tarpeh was gutted by fire early Friday morning, leaving it completely burned. The cause of the fire hasn't been established, but Mr. Tarpeh…

Nigeria: Enhancing Aeronautical Providers in Nigeria’s Airspace

Nigeria: Enhancing Aeronautical Providers in Nigeria’s Airspace

There is no doubt that the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has contributed immensely in safe flight operation in Nigeria. Industry observers say the federal government has shown a lot of commitment in the continuous…

South Africa: Police Arrest 20 Individuals for Instigating July 2021 Riots

South Africa: Police Arrest 20 Individuals for Instigating July 2021 Riots

Twenty suspects were due in a South African court Friday to face charges of instigating riots and civil unrest that left hundreds dead and brought the country to a near-standstill last year. Riots in July…

In Nigeria, native pioneers and types are driving an prolonged actuality revolution

In Nigeria, native pioneers and types are driving an prolonged actuality revolution

 As COVID-19 cases surged, national lockdowns got stricter, businesses cratered, and more people pivoted to online shopping in 2020, Taeillo, like many other digital-first businesses, thrived. But the Nigerian furniture company’s successes amid the pandemic…

Finance Magnates Group Grows with Promotion of A number of Executives

Finance Magnates Group Grows with Promotion of A number of Executives

Finance Magnates Group has continued to see several important developments over the years, charting its steady growth and evolution. This includes its latest string of promotions, having retained and elevated multiple key veterans into new…

Ghanaian Float acquires Nigerian Accounteer to supply accounting companies to small companies

Ghanaian Float acquires Nigerian Accounteer to supply accounting companies to small companies

Float, a Ghanaian cash flow and spend management platform, has completed a full acquisition of Accounteer, a Nigerian subscription-based cloud-based accounting service that combines bookkeeping, tax prep, and financial advisory services all in one platform…

Digital Pay Worldwide Restricted Obtains License from the Central Financial institution of Kenya (CBK)

Digital Pay Worldwide Restricted Obtains License from the Central Financial institution of Kenya (CBK)

Virtual Pay International Limited (“Virtual Pay”) is pleased to announce that it has been granted authorization as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) to carry out Payment Gateway Services in compliance with the National Payment System…

Finix Secures $30 Million within the Newest Funding Spherical

Finix Secures $30 Million within the Newest Funding Spherical

The payment technology firm, Finix recently announced that the company has raised $30 million in its latest funding round. The fintech firm also witnessed a jump in its valuation.The details shared by Finix show that…