Kenyan agri-tech startup Shamba Pride has raised US$3.7 million in pre-Series A debt and equity funding to help it expand its operations and impact. Shamba Pride is a one-stop online-to-offline platform that connects smallholder farmers to quality inputs, services, and information through technology-powered “DigiShops”. The startup raised a US$1.1 million funding round from Seedstars Africa [...] Read more ›
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The crypto universe has witnessed an influx of novel projects and innovations, and the spotlight now shines on the growing trend of meme coin presales. These presales offer an exclusive gateway for crypto aficionados to be part of exciting crypto coins and Web3 projects before they become publicly available or big like the pioneer meme [...] Read more ›
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The significance of Bitcoin ETFs for the cryptocurrency market is undeniable. The anticipation surrounding the approval of Bitcoin Spot ETFs has been long awaited, making the recent green light from the SEC on January 10 a pivotal moment. Bitcoin briefly surged to $48,000 upon this news but subsequently went down to $40,000. Now, the attention [...] Read more ›
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Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have been soaking up the spotlight from media attention. However, meme coins have rapidly gained popularity, with Dogecoin (DOGE) standing out as the most prominent, producing over 1,000 DOGE-made millionaires. Investors are now scoping out new meme coins with the potential to achieve 100x returns, similar to [...] Read more ›
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched the “timbuktoo” initiative together with African countries, which it said is positioned to be “the world’s largest financing facility”, bringing catalytic and commercial capital together to support Africa’s startup ecosystem. President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana, African Continental Free Trade Area secretariat secretary [...] Read more ›
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Egyptian prop-tech startup Partment is working to redefine second-home ownership and real estate investment via its “invest and experience” co-ownership platform. Founded in 2022, Partment offers users the chance to part-invest in meticulously curated properties, enabling personalised and diversified real estate portfolios. Through fractional ownership, co-owners access a set number of nights for personal use [...] Read more ›
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Core DAO is excited to introduce the African Innovation Fund, a groundbreaking initiative to provide resources and networks to support local Web3 builders and projects across the African continent. This new fund is set to foster innovation, sustainability, accessibility and growth within the African blockchain ecosystem. If you’re building interesting web3 projects in Africa and [...] Read more ›
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The crypto world is buzzing with excitement and anticipation for a possible crypto bull run in 2024 with the recent approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs and the upcoming Bitcoin halving event. In the crypto market, there’s a ripple effect, where Bitcoin’s movements influence other digital tokens. This article, compiled from different Web3 news sources and [...] Read more ›
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The ever-changing world of crypto is seeing the rise of new tokens, often introduced through crypto presales. In this competitive environment, some notable crypto presales have grabbed the interest of early adopters by offering innovative features, unique functions, or other standout elements to the blockchain space. Drawing on information collected from diverse sources such as [...] Read more ›
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A Market Research Future (MRFR) study report projects that the NFT market is expected to hit $343 billion by 2032. This substantial growth is attributed to factors such as the rising popularity of NFTs among the general public, increased adoption of NFTs by businesses and the ongoing development of NFT applications. In 2021, Bored Ape [...] Read more ›
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Disrupt Africa has released the third and final episode of its three-part podcast series zeroing in on the state of Africa’s ed-tech space, looking at trends, opportunities and challenges within the vital sector. Disrupt Podcast has released a number of focused series in the last couple of years, including ones on venture capital, e-commerce, and [...] Read more ›
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched the “timbuktoo” initiative together with African countries, which it said is positioned to be “the world’s largest financing facility”, bringing catalytic and commercial capital together to support Africa’s startup ecosystem. President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana, African Continental Free Trade Area secretariat secretary [...] Read more ›
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Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has announced the 10 African tech ventures that will showcase their solutions to an audience of industry experts, investors and fellow innovators on February 14-15. Africa Tech Summit Nairobi is a leading African tech event providing insight and networking with the African tech ecosystem, bringing together tech leaders, MNOs, banks, international [...] Read more ›
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Egyptian digital healthcare startup Yodawy, which has pioneered a pharmacy benefit management platform in the MENA region using technology, expert pharmacists, and state-of-the-art logistics, has raised US$10 million in extra funding, taking its total raised capital to US$34.5 million. Founded in 2018, Yodawy enables its partners – insurance companies, medical providers, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical/FMCG companies [...] Read more ›
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Disrupt Africa has released the third – and last – episode of its three-part podcast series zeroing in on the state of Africa’s ed-tech space, looking at trends, opportunities and challenges within the vital sector. Disrupt Podcast has released a number of focused series in the last couple of years, including ones on venture capital, [...] Read more ›
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The meme coin landscape is experiencing a resurgence, with established players like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu maintaining their dominance in the market while new coins like Pepe and Dogwifhat experience recent price surges. These new coins, alongside the “Boost-to-Earn coin ApeMax, are quickly gaining traction because of their innovative features. Based on information gathered from [...] Read more ›
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The crypto market is buzzing with anticipation as some analysts predict a potential bull run in 2024 with key events like the upcoming Bitcoin halving event predicted to take place in April 2024. Amidst this excitement, many crypto enthusiasts, traders, and analysts are actively seeking the next big altcoin, extending their interests beyond the more [...] Read more ›
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”Should you invest in an established crypto that shows high promise of winning its lawsuit? Or a new and relatively unknown altcoin quickly gaining traction for its presale that’s now live?” While Bitcoin has dipped by 2.80% in the past week, XRP has achieved a steady growth rate of 2.5% within the same timeframe. It’s [...] Read more ›
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Finding the next meme coin with the potential for a 100x return on investment can be a daunting task in the current crypto landscape. The market is saturated with numerous meme coins, making it challenging to identify promising projects that stand out. However, there are strategies to improve your odds of success, such approaches many [...] Read more ›
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Egypt’s Paymob, the leading financial services enabler in the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan (MENAP), has received the Central Bank of Oman’s (CBO) Payment Service Provider (PSP) license, making it the first international fintech company to be fully licensed in the Sultanate. Founded in 2015 by Islam Shawky, Alain El Hajj and Mostafa Menessy, [...] Read more ›
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