Nigerian startup Riby, which helps communities, trade groups, cooperatives and SMEs digitise their operations in order to access financial services, is planning expansion across Africa after building up a strong nationwide presence. Launched in mid-2016, Riby helps organisations go digital in order to access services like savings, loans and payments via its digital platforms and […]
Read MoreGoogle’s and PRX’s podcast accelerator and training program for producers for 2020 has been opened with a promise of up to $12,000 funding. The duo has called for applications before the closing date of Sunday 2 August 2020. Successful applicants with an existing podcast who want to advance their skills and take their productions to […]
Read MoreThe UNICEF Innovation Fund is looking to make equity-free investments of up to US$100,000 in early-stage blockchain startups that have the potential to benefit humanity. UNICEF runs a host of different innovation fund, with the latest one open to any startup registered in one of UNICEF’s programme countries with a working, open-source blockchain prototype that […]
Read MoreNigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has opened entry for adaptable digital solutions for addressing the impacts of pandemic and epidemic prone-diseases from technology hubs, startups, and innovation digital SMEs in Nigeria. The commission, in a public notice on its official website said though a regulator it also supports the development of innovative services and life-changing solutions, […]
Read MoreE-health startup TeleAfya has launched in Kenya, allowing patients to find and connect with community medical practitioners. Launched in May, TeleAfya has rolled out a provider discovery system that allows users to identify and contact medical professionals, nearby emergency services, local diagnostic lab centres, pharmacies and medical delivery services, and local transport and ride providers. […]
Read MoreFintech startup Wallets Africa has secured an undisclosed amount of funding from a host of investors as it prepares to expand usage of its product to more African countries. Founded in 2018, Wallets Africa allows people and companies to send and receive money, and make payments, using their phone numbers. The startup took part in […]
Read MoreFacebook Economic Impact Programmes will be offered virtually as the platform seeks to equip small businesses with digital marketing skills to help them stay open, connect with and acquire new customers to survive challenges presented by Coronavirus. Facebook’s Economic Impact Programmes include Boost with Facebook currently implemented in 11 African countries, targeting over 41,000 small […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian logistics space is a busy and increasingly well-funded one, but Lagos-based Dellyman believes it has the capacity to stand out from the crowd in spite of its relatively late entrance and smaller amounts of investment. Launched in March 2019 but available to the public from January this year, Dellyman is a web and […]
Read MoreZoho, a global technology company that offers the most comprehensive suite of business software applications in the industry, has launched Bigin, a pipeline-centric CRM software designed specifically for small and micro business owners. ‘Bigin by Zoho CRM’ has been designed to provide a simple solution for small businesses to keep track of their customers and […]
Read MoreGhanaian property development and maintenance company Peponi Gruppe has successfully morphed into a tech company by developing an on-demand mobile application for maintenance services that is seeing strong monthly growth. Founded in 2017, Peponi Gruppe began life providing infrastructure and property management services, but has diversified with the launch of PEPs. An Android and iOS […]
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