North Africa
Egyptian e-health startup Shezlong expands to SA under new brand
Egyptian e-health startup Shezlong has expanded into South Africa, launching operations under a new brand – Upright. Founded in 2014,…
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Features
How Nigeria’s Infibranches is taking energy and financial services to last mile customers
Nigerian startup Infibranches is taking energy and financial services to last mile customers, enabling payment collection, product sales and product…
Southern Africa
SA startup Thumela launches last mile deliveries platform
South African startup Thumela has developed a counter-to-counter last-mile logistics solution to help e-commerce businesses and individuals send and collect…
East Africa
Kenya’s Wasoko relocates to Zanzibar as anchor of new government-led pro-startup initiative
Kenyan retail-tech startup Wasoko, which leverages innovative technology to transform the informal retail supply chain, has relocated to Zanzibar as…
Features
How Nigeria’s Joovlin helps retailers sell online by connecting them with on-demand inventory
Nigerian startup Joovlin is a B2B social commerce marketplace that helps retailers sell online with zero capital by connecting them…
Startups
Nigerian fintech startup Vella launches to enables borderless money transfers
Nigerian fintech startup Vella has launched its platform, which it says enables borderless transfers and remittances across the world, powered…
Features
Nigerian music-tech startup Boomkit racks up 10k users as it bids to boost independent African artists
Nigerian music-tech startup Boomkit, a digital distribution and career management app for independent African artists, has built a user base…
East Africa
Roam launches first electric mass transit bus in Kenya
Kenyan startup Roam, previously Opibus, has launched a new electric mass transit bus, the Roam Rapid, which is specifically designed…
East Africa
Kenyan startup Bimaleo launched to offer real-time auto insurance policies
Kenyan startup Bimaleo has launched a platform offering private and commercial drivers access to real-time, personalised auto insurance policies. Formed…
Features
How SA’s Desert Green is using mobile to improve the informal agricultural value chain
South African agri-tech startup Desert Green is developing mobile solutions to improve the informal agricultural value chain across Africa. Formed…