An exclusive investment network founded by tech alumni in Southeast Asia expands to support and fuel the vibrant African startup ecosystem. XA Network, a leading investment network founded by tech alumni in Southeast Asia, today announced its expansion into Africa with the launch of XA Africa. The move underscores the […]
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Pan African healthcare brand Shalina has announced plans to increase its investments in Kenya by opening a consumer division. The firm will be looking to ride on the new outfit to introduce global brands to the Kenyan market. Shalina Healthcare had in 2022 increased its investments through the acquisition of […]
NBA Africa has announced the selection of 10 startups from seven African countries to pitch their products at a Demo Day on September 25 at NBA headquarters in New York City. This event is part of the “Triple-Double: NBA Africa Startup Accelerator,” launched in April 2024 to support Africa’s tech […]
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced the addition of an exciting new cyber security solution to the stable of products offered through its Cyber Security Fusion Centres (CSFC). Aimed at providing customers with a more holistic cyber security proposition, the solution will see features such as asset management, risk remediation, patch […]
Talk360, the international calling app that connects with reliable and affordable calls to any landline or mobile phone, has successfully raised $1.4 million in a Pre-Series A funding round. This round was led by its long-standing investor, Havaic. This capital injection will drive the company’s goal of connecting seven million people […]
This year’s holiday shopping season is set to be especially challenging for retailers as they contend with shoppers facing reduced purchasing power. With the fewest days between Thanksgiving and Christmas since 2019 and 43% of consumers carrying more debt than in 2023, converting shoppers into buyers will be an uphill […]
AgriTech4Kenya has launched a new agri-food systems innovation challenge aimed at supporting startups, entrepreneurs and researchers tackle Kenya’s agricultural bottlenecks. The initiative is designed to support international early-stage innovators in developing, deploying, and scaling high-impact, science-based agri-tech solutions tailored to the needs of smallholder farmers and agricultural value chain players […]
GrowthHouse, a leading independent financial planning services provider, has launched GrowthX. GrowthX, a publicly accessible rapid practice valuation tool for financial advisers stands out as an industry-first. Unlike existing valuation tools, GrowthX is available to all financial advisers free of charge, making it a unique offering in the market. This […]
Electric mobility company Roam, has partnered with Greenspoon, an online retailer specializing in organic food, to launch a sustainable food delivery service. The collaboration is part of GreenspoonGo, Greenspoon’s rapid delivery service that began in February 2023. The partnership is the latest in the food delivery space where companies are […]
The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) has announced a call for entries for the Class of 2025, offering aspiring filmmakers across Eastern Africa a unique opportunity to develop their skills and build successful careers in the film and television industry. The MTF program is open to applicants from all backgrounds within […]