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Meet the only African startup in Techstars New Orleans accelerator

The startups would participate in a 13 weeks hybrid programme that will take them from a kick-off retreat in New Orleans to TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco, and Afrotech in Austin.

Amazon launches the first non-US-based Skills Centre in South Africa

Amazon has launched the first AWS Skills Centre based outside of the US, in South Africa, to deliver free training for learners in the region.

Olumide Balogun is Google’s new director for West Africa

Google has appointed Olumide Balogun, its former head of consumer apps for Sub-Saharan Africa, as Director for West Africa.

Tinubu appoints CcHUB’s 'Bosun Tijani as minister of digital economy

Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu has appointed CcHUB’s co-founder and CEO 'Bosun Tijani, as the country’s minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy.

Nigerian Government commends Google's ₦1.2 billion grant initiative

The initiative, "Mind the gap,” will equip 20,000 Nigerian women and youth with vital digital skills.

Mastercard to acquire a minority stake in MTN’s $5.2 billion fintech business

Global payments company, Mastercard has agreed to purchase a minority stake in MoMo, MTN’s $5.2 billion fintech business.

Founders Factory Africa secures $144 million to back more early-stage startups

South Africa-based venture builder, Founders Factory Africa has secured $144 million to scale its hybrid investment model across Africa.