ANKA raises $5M pre-series A extension to drive e-commerce in Africa
Ivorian e-commerce startup, ANKA has recently closed a $5 million pre-Series A extension, this latest round brings ANKA’s total pre-Series A to $13.5 million.
Ex-CEO of 54gene launches Syndicate Bio, another genomics startup
Former co-founder and CEO of 54gene, Abasi Ene-Obong has co-founded another genomics startup, Syndicate Bio.
i3 unveils second cohort of 29 healthcare startups
These 29 startups hail from 21 different African countries, all sharing a common mission to innovate and digitize healthcare.
Roam introduces Kenya's first locally manufactured electric bus
Roam (formerly Opibus) has launched Kenya's first locally manufactured electric bus, to power a truly sustainable mobility ecosystem that electrifies the region’s public transport network.
Nollywood icon Richard Mofe-Damijo joins Anakle Films; announces $1m+ Netflix thriller “The Black Book”
Producers of “Up North” and “Fishbone” announce $1m+ feature film that recounts untold stories of violence and political fallout during turbulent period in Nigeria’s history.
Tinubu nominates Olayemi Cardoso as new CBN governor
Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu has nominated Olayemi Michael Cardoso to serve as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
NIBSS CEO discusses financial inclusion with India’s payments corporation MD
Payments leaders of Nigeria and India met on Wednesday to discuss financial inclusion in both countries.