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The company’s Global Region and Business Development Executive Joshua Ya said Bybit is in the process of acquiring licences in various African countries including Kenya, Ethiopia, and Nigeria.He emphasized the company's commitment to supporting Africa’s growing digital economy through decentralized...
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'Funding winter': Did venture capitalists previously back African start-ups without proper due diligence?
African start-ups had until then enjoyed a boom in funding from venture capital firms, with fintech firms accounting for most of the funding secured.But 2023 saw decreased activity amid a so-called funding winter, especially in Africa’s ‘Big Four.’
Kenya to pioneer high tech farming in Africa
Working with ChildFund International, Spowdi will use the project to promote sustainable smart farming among small-holder farmers in Africa.
BasiGo secures Ksh.766M to supply electric buses in Kenya
Co-founder and chief financial officer of BasiGo Jonathan Green said the money will boost their efforts to transform the public transport sector by introducing clean and environmentally friendly energy on Kenyan roads as they seek to turn Africa into a green powerhous...
Kenyan firm Anza Village emerges top at Garage48’s ISO Bootcamp
The company was named the winner in a highly contested competition that attracted a number of innovation support organisations in Machakos County.
Bolt Food is shutting down Nigeria and South Africa operations
The company said it is pulling out of two of Africa’s largest economies because of strategic reasons as it seeks to streamline its resources and maximise efficiency.
Yakazi: New network seeks to connect freelancers, job seekers with clients and employers
The digital platform provides an “opportunities marketplace” for work and enterprise locally across various value chains. It comprises mobile apps and web dashboards, namely the Yakazi Find & Hire Yakazi Corporate Dashboard, and the Yakazi Professional Mobile App, all available on Goo...