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BD Insider 196: Techstars Toronto backs 10 African startups in 2023 summer cohort

10 African startups selected for Techstars Toronto's 2023 summer cohort. We also curated other noteworthy information including opportunities for African founders and Nigerian SMEs.

BD Insider 195: Twiga Foods in $263k debt

Incentro Africa has filed insolvency against Twiga Foods, a Kenyan agritech startup. We also covered the acquisition of Chaka by Risevest in an undisclosed deal.

BD Insider 194: Kenya gets more funding to drive e-mobility

Kenya gets more funding to drive e-mobility. We also covered the latest about BioNTech's vaccine factories in Africa and the landing of 2Africa in DRC.

BD Insider 193: Safaricom faces court challenge over M-PESA trade secrets

The telco is facing a court challenge over M-PESA trade secrets. We also covered CBN's newly launched microfinance bank licence portal and other noteworthy information.

BD Insider 192: The second coming of 54gene's ex-CEO

Abasi Ene-Obong, ex-CEO of 54gene has launched another genomics startup. We also brought you news about Starlink in Zim.

BD Insider 191: What we know about the UAE visa ban on Nigerian travellers

Kenya is positioned “Africa’s business process outsourcing and creative economy hub,” according to President William Ruto. We also covered the Nigeria-UAE visa ban and the latest at the CBN.

BD Insider 190: Flutterwave wants to invest $50 million in Kenya

It will continue to manage the UK Global Talent visa scheme. We also discussed Flutterwave's plan to invest in Kenya.