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BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY MEDIA FOR AFRICA
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30 Jun

Morocco start-up funding soars to $95m

Morocco has nearly tripled its start-up funding to $94.96 million, positioning itself as North Africa's growing technology powerhouse.
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UNPD works with China to build innovation hub for Africa

The hub will act as a collaborative platform for co-creating digital solutions, strengthening institutional and human capacity, and promoting South-South collaboration.
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iiDENTIFii gets Bloomberg recognition

Bloomberg's start-up to watch list 2025 acknowledges solutions-oriented companies addressing local challenges such as health care, food storage, and banking services.
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12 Jun

Orange, risingSUD forge new gateway for African start-ups in Europe

Orange Middle East and Africa teams up with risingSUD to fast-track African and Middle Eastern start-ups into Europe’s innovation ecosystem.
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10 Jun

SORA Technology raises $4.8m to expand across Africa

The funds, according to the business, will allow it to speed product development, scale local operations, and hire new talent.
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13 May 2025

Egypt start-up Nawy receives $52m in Series A funding

The funds will enable Nawy to expand its artificial intelligence and data infrastructure capabilities and enter new markets.
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Cassava Tech, Zindi team up on African AI innovation

The companies said for Africa's AI ecosystem to flourish and thrive, platforms and resources for developers and start-ups on the continent must be made available.
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2 May 2025

African start-ups pushed to build profitable entities before pursuing VC funds

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji urged founders to make good use of the money invested in their businesses, as doing so would boost investor trust.
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Vodafone, Maroc Telecom sign digital services deal

The two companies will deliver connectivity and digital services to Moroccan enterprise customers.
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23 Apr 2025

Nigeria prepares for AfricArena Summit 2025

According to the organisers, given Nigeria's track record as a breeding ground for Africa's unicorns, this is a unique opportunity to interact directly with tech talent.
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8 Apr 2025

African fintechs are a movement aimed at improving lives

Alexander Hizikias, co-founder and CEO of eQup, describes fintechs as a movement that is transforming people's lives through increased financial inclusion.