African tech: startups, talents and investors

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Daniel Iyanda

Tech and startups storyteller with the Midas touch

Apply for the AfCFTA Vision Challenge to receive funding from DFIs and banks

Apply for the AfCFTA Vision Challenge to receive funding from DFIs and banks

African entrepreneurs can apply for the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) Vision Challenge and stand a chance to receive investment from top development finance institutions (DFIs) and banks.

AppsFlyer receives funding from Salesforce to develop new products and hire more staff across EMEA

AppsFlyer receives funding from Salesforce to develop new products and hire more staff across EMEA

AppsFlyer receives $15 million from Salesforce Ventures to hire more staff and develop new products.

Is SafeBoda exit from Kenya a telltale sign for bike-hailing startups in Africa?

Is SafeBoda exit from Kenya a telltale sign for bike-hailing startups in Africa?

SafeBoda has paused operations in Nairobi, Kenya, effective from November 27, 2020. But is COVID-19 solely responsible for Safeboda pausing operations in Kenya as the company claims? What does SafeBoda's operational moratorium mean for bike-hailing startups in Africa?

Foodlocker, Baby Grubz & Releaf receive $70,000 from AfDB's AgriPitch competition

Foodlocker, Baby Grubz & Releaf receive $70,000 from AfDB's AgriPitch competition

Foodlocker, Releaf, and Baby Grubz have emerged winners and runner-up, respectively, from the African Development Bank's (AfDB) AgriPitch competition, receiving a total of $70,000.

Farmcrowdy unveils six business units, including Farmcrowdy Foods and Trader

Farmcrowdy unveils six business units, including Farmcrowdy Foods and Trader

Farmcrowdy has launched six sub-divisions, including agro-trading and e-commerce platforms, insurance, marketing, tech and data, and structured finance.

Afriktrip launches online marketplace for African tours with book now, pay later feature

Afriktrip launches online marketplace for African tours with book now, pay later feature

Afriktrip has launched an online marketplace to connect travellers with tour guides and operators across Africa. It also has an array of activities to do to explore Africa. And a book now, pay later feature.

TalentQL raises $300,000 in a pre-seed round led by Zedcrest Capital

TalentQL raises $300,000 in a pre-seed round led by Zedcrest Capital

TalentQL has raised $300,000 (₦114.3 million) in a pre-seed round led by Zedcrest Capital. TalentQL is a talent outsourcing and incubator company. But how is it different?