Taking the bait, Starlink gears to launch in South Africa
South Africa's telecoms regulator has discreetly granted "type approval" certificates to three local companies authorised by Starlink.
Egyptian digital auto-marketplace, Mtor raises $2.8 million pre-seed
Egyptian digital marketplace for auto parts, Mtor raises $2.8 million pre-seed to double down its efforts to digitise local car workshops.
Exclusive: Co-founder conflict forces YC-backed fintech, Pivo to shut down
A year after raising a $2 million seed round, Nigerian fintech startup, Pivo is shutting down due to a co-founder conflict, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Why Bitmama is acquiring Payday
Bitmama, a Nigerian blockchain startup is seeking to acquire Payday, aiming to strengthen its cross-border payment services. The deal is yet to be finalised.
U.K. govt introduces fresh visa rules to further control migration
To reduce net immigration, the U.K. has announced a new set of measures for people with plans to move to the country.
El-Rufai to launch $100M fund for startups in Northern Nigeria
Former governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai wants to launch a $100 million fund to invest in Nigerian startups, especially those in the North.
Sky.Garden makes a comeback a year after its acquisition by Lipa Later
Kenyan e-commerce startup, Sky.Garden has relaunched operations, one year after its acquisition by Lipa Later, a Kenyan fintech.