Wave is the only African startup on YC’s top-earning startup list
Senegalese fintech Wave has been listed as the only African Y Combinator alumni with the highest revenue, according to the 2024 opt-in list.
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Nigeria's 3MTT Program is bridging the digital divide despite challenges
Nigeria's ambitious 3MTT program to train 3 million tech talents is underway. We explore the program's implementation with a training provider to understand its progress after the first cohort's completion.
BuuPass acquires QuickBus to drive intercity booking in Africa
BuuPass, a Kenyan travel booking platform, has acquired its Nigerian and South African competitor, QuickBus.
BD Insider 231: Apple's supply chain under scrutiny by Congo
Inside: We examine Nigeria's second payment gateway and crackdown on crypto traders. Additionally, we covered the latest on Starlink operations in Ghana.
NBA Africa wants to back early-stage tech startups
NBA Africa has launched Triple Double, an accelerator programme that will back African tech startups that are operating event management, ticketing, AI, and digital marketing platforms.
Binance and Yellow Card missing from South Africa's licensed crypto firms’ list
South Africa released a list of 75 licensed crypto asset service providers, but major players like Binance and Yellow Card are missing.
TLcom closes $154 million fund to back early-stage startups in Africa
TLcom Capital has raised a $154 million fund to invest in early-stage startups, extending its reach beyond Sub-Saharan Africa to Egypt.