East Africa
Kenyan solar internet startup raises $4.1m OPIC loan
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the US government’s development finance institution, has announced commitment and first disbursement of a…
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East Africa
Tanzanian micro-insurance startup Jamii prepares for expansion
Tanzanian micro-health insurance startup Jamii is heading to the global final of the Seedstars World competition next year. But the…
Southern Africa
SA startup helps users compare savings accounts
South African startup MyTreasury has launched to allow users to compare savings accounts online to ensure they obtain the best…
Southern Africa
SA’s SeeBox ships first orders
South African startup SeeBox, which has developed an educational console teaching children about electronics by means of gameplay and experimentation,…
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Nigerian startups need government help in recessionary times
Support for small and medium businesses needs to be a key plank of the Nigerian government’s policy for carrying the…
East Africa
Tech services, consultancy startup JabJab launched in Kenya
Technology services and consultancy startup JabJab Group has launched in Nairobi, Kenya, developing and consulting on areas as diverse as…
East Africa
Why there is a great opportunity for logistics startups in Africa
From drones to apps, there are startups across Africa trying to fix the continent’s transportation problems. The size of the…
East Africa
5 African legal startups to watch
Understanding legal requirements and risks can be challenging at the best of times, whether in a personal capacity, or when…
East Africa
Uber-style taxi app ZayRide launched in Ethiopia
Uber-style taxi app ZayRide has launched in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa, claiming it is ideally suited to the…
East Africa
Seedstars announces 10 startups to pitch in Dar es Salaam
Global early-stage startups competition Seedstars World has announced the 10 startups that will pitch at its event in Dar es…