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31/10/2024

Telecom Egypt has secured a syndicated loan totaling EGP 18 billion ($370 million) to strengthen its financial position and enhance liquidity as it advances its strategic growth initiatives.

This move is part of the company’s broader financial restructuring plan, aimed at supporting long-term development and stability in Egypt’s rapidly evolving telecommunications sector.

31/10/2024

✨ Happy Diwali from TheFounder! ✨

Today, we celebrate the Diwali Festival of Lights, for entrepreneurs and dreamers alike, Diwali reminds us of the importance of perseverance, clarity, and vision as we overcome challenges and reach toward new possibilities.

31/10/2024

Thobile Vilakati’s journey with Love In Motion reflects a deep commitment to supporting those experiencing emotional and spiritual challenges. LIM is dedicated to uplifting individuals who feel rejected, hopeless, and isolated, providing them with a “Haven of Hope.”

Thobile’s journey with LIM reflects a deep commitment to supporting those experiencing emotional and spiritual challenges. LIM is dedicated to uplifting individuals who feel rejected, hopeless, and isolated, providing them with a “Haven of Hope.”

31/10/2024

Gebeya, a Pan-African talent cloud technology company, has entered a strategic partnership with NVIDIA to build a robust network of 50,000 NVIDIA-certified developers across Africa. The initiative is designed to equip African talent with advanced AI skills and foster an ecosystem that can support the continent’s growing tech industry.

Gebeya, a Pan-African talent cloud technology company, has entered a strategic partnership with NVIDIA to build a robust network of 50,000 NVIDIA-certified developers across Africa.

31/10/2024

Nigerian insurtech startup ETAP has entered Ghana, marking its first expansion beyond Nigeria after securing an operational license from Ghana’s National Insurance Commission (NIC). The move is part of ETAP’s strategy to bring innovative, tech-driven car insurance solutions across Africa.

Nigerian insurtech startup ETAP has entered Ghana, marking its first expansion beyond Nigeria after securing an operational license from Ghana’s National Insurance Commission (NIC). The move is part of ETAP’s strategy to bring innovative, tech-driven car insurance solutions across Africa.

31/10/2024

Africa’s largest B2B network of informal retailers, Wasoko and MaxAB, recently announced the appointment of Mo Elshenawy, a distinguished leader in artificial intelligence, as their Independent Board Director and Technical Advisor.

With Elshenawy's guidance, Wasoko and MaxAB intend to amplify their services across a vast network of 450,000 informal retailers.

30/10/2024

Nigerian fintech startup Lendsqr, renowned for its loan management software used by banks, microfinance institutions (MFIs), and digital lenders, has announced an ambitious NGN1 billion (US$600,000) on-lending program. This initiative is designed to increase the capacity of Nigerian lenders, enabling them to better meet the credit needs of their customers.

Nigerian fintech startup Lendsqr, renowned for its loan management software used by banks, microfinance institutions (MFIs), and digital lenders, has announced an ambitious NGN1 billion (US$600,000) on-lending program.

30/10/2024

Founded in 2018 by Linah Atieno Bridal Fairies Collection (BFC) is a luxe bridal boutique with a heartfelt mission to make wedding preparation a memorable and joyous journey. Inspired by Linah’s own bittersweet experience planning her wedding, BFC was born to help brides experience the beauty of wedding planning without the common stressors.

Inspired by Linah Atieno's own bittersweet experience planning her wedding, Bridal Fairies Collection was born to help brides experience the beauty of wedding planning without the common stressors.

30/10/2024

AfriLabs has officially announced its partners for the 2024 AfriLabs Annual Gathering, set to take place from November 6-8 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre 2 (CTICC 2) in South Africa.

AfriLabs has officially announced its partners for the 2024 AfriLabs Annual Gathering, set to take place from November 6-8 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre 2 (CTICC 2) in South Africa.

30/10/2024

Twenty promising African tech ventures, comprising 10 startups and 10 scale-ups, are set to showcase their innovative business solutions at the upcoming Angel Fair Africa event in Nairobi, Kenya, scheduled for November 7-8, 2024.

Twenty promising African tech ventures, comprising 10 startups and 10 scale-ups, are set to showcase their innovative business solutions at the upcoming Angel Fair Africa event in Nairobi, Kenya, scheduled for November 7-8, 2024.

29/10/2024

Nigerian fintech company Moniepoint, renowned for processing an impressive 5.2 billion transactions in 2023, has announced the successful completion of a $110 million Series C funding round.

With the backing of major global and regional investors, Moniepoint is well-positioned to enhance financial inclusion and empower Africa’s growing community of entrepreneurs, all while establishing a sustainable, long-term growth trajectory across the continent.

29/10/2024

Founded in 2018, Monocrone Technology Company Limited began as a vision fueled by Ugandan entrepreneur Don Zayeed Sayeed’s passion for technology and social impact. Through a strong commitment to bridging the digital divide, Monocrone has grown into a trusted provider of cutting-edge services that address local and international business needs.

With a mission to empower businesses through innovative, accessible digital solutions, Sayeed’s journey reflects both the potential and the challenges of building a tech company in Uganda.