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Gricd secures $1.5M seed, rebrands as "Figorr" to enable insurance of perishable goods in Africa

Gricd has raised $1.5 million in a seed funding round led by Atlantica Ventures. The company wants to expand across Africa and deliver new solutions that will make it easier to insure perishable goods on the continent.

Safaricom gets licence to expand M-Pesa into Ethiopia

Safaricom Ethiopia has received mobile money licence from the National Bank of Ethiopia to expand M-Pesa in Ethiopia.

Kenyan agritech startup, iProcure expands into Tanzania

Kenya-based iProcure has announced its expansion into Tanzania through its partnership with the Farm to Market Alliance.

What we know about the Zimbabwean gold-backed digital currency

Zimbabwe has launched a gold-backed digital currency. It will be used as legal tender alongside the Zimbabwean dollar.

FEC approves use of blockchain in Nigeria

Nigeria's federal executive council has approved the national policy on blockchain. Through the policy, the country will develop regulatory framework to govern the adoption of the technology.

What the leadership changes at Microsoft Africa means

Microsoft has appointed Lillian Barnard to lead its African operations as part of its efforts to accelerate digital transformation on the continent.

Nigeria is scouting tech startups that will pitch at GITEX Africa

In collaboration with the Dubai World Trade Centre, NITDA has commenced the selection of eight Nigerian startups that will pitch at GITEX Global events this year.