Safaricom, M-PESA Africa and Sumitomo Corporation have opened applications for the latest edition of the Spark Accelerator in Kenya, which will support early-stage fintech and content startups to accelerate growth. Safaricom first launched the Spark Venture Fund back in 2014, to invest and support late-seed, early growth stage companies with a presence in Kenya, whilst [...] Read more ›
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South Africa’s Paysho is an escrow service that provides financial protection for buyers and sellers, yet its origins actually lie in a totally different business that founder Bongani Matshisi tried to get off the ground in 2016. “It’s a Sunday evening in September 2016. I’m sitting at home not really doing anything. The rest of [...] Read more ›
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The ever-evolving cryptocurrency sphere constantly welcomes new tokens, many of which arriving on the scene in the form of crypto presales. Amongst the competitive crypto presale landscape, several top crypto presales rise above the rest, attracting new token holders while infusing the blockchain space with groundbreaking capabilities, novel features, or just some other distinct factor. [...] Read more ›
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As 2024 dawns, the cryptocurrency market is abuzz with excitement for a potential upcoming bull run, fueled by the anticipated approval of a Bitcoin ETF and the upcoming Bitcoin halving. This phase of burgeoning possibilities has attracted the gaze of both seasoned and novice crypto enthusiasts, looking to ride the wave if the bull run [...] Read more ›
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Recently, Bitcoin’s approval of spot ETFs and its upcoming halving event have stirred significant interest in the crypto world. These developments often create ripples across the market, leading those daunted by Bitcoin’s high price to explore alternative cryptocurrencies. Altcoins, with their diverse technologies and projects, offer a more accessible way to engage with the evolving [...] Read more ›
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This January, the crypto space has surprised many crypto fans, presenting fresh opportunities and reshaping the landscape. Amidst recent positive developments in the crypto market, including the Bitcoin Spot ETF approval, enthusiasts are eager to discover alternative coins beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum to diversify their portfolios. One Altcoin gaining popularity among crypto aficionados is ApeMax; [...] Read more ›
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Meme coins make the crypto community buzz. With their hype on social media and the excitement they generate in their legions of fans and crypto enthusiasts, meme tokens have been amongst the crypto tokens which have propelled to new heights in recent months and years. Amidst this unpredictable crypto landscape, ApeMax, a young and intriguing [...] Read more ›
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Meme Moguls (MGLS) is emerging as a potential game-changer in the cryptocurrency market. Drawing parallels to the spectacular success of memecoins like Pepe (PEPE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB), Meme Moguls is garnering interest. This piece explores the ascent of Meme Moguls in the context of its predecessors’ legacies, highlighting its unique blend of meme culture [...] Read more ›
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Rivia, a startup that collaborates with clinics to enhance service quality in the healthcare sector, has launched operations in Ghana. Currently operating in Ghana, with plans to expand to West and East Africa, Rivia partners with clinics, offering comprehensive support in customer acquisition, financing, and technology to elevate patient service quality and expand clientele reach. [...] Read more ›
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Blue economy ventures have been invited to apply for the second edition of BlueInvest Africa, which will see 30 projects handpicked for presentation to a panel of investors in Kenya July 3-4. Initiated by the European Commission in 2022, the objective of BlueInvest is to facilitate meetings between African entrepreneurs seeking financing and international investors [...] Read more ›
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From the advent of M-Pesa until the present day, African fintech has been about building accessibility to basic financial services, but now the rails are increasingly in place, there is room for serious innovation in all numbers of areas. Disrupt Africa recently partnered AZA Finance, Revio, EMURGO Middle East & Africa, and MoneyHash to release [...] Read more ›
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The crypto universe is filled with excitement as anticipation of a 2024 crypto bull run gains momentum. The crypto market often sees a domino effect, where the movements of Bitcoin trigger similar patterns in other digital tokens. As Bitcoin, the pioneer of all cryptocurrencies, experiences fluctuations, other altcoins tend to follow suit. This article, curated [...] Read more ›
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With the recent approval of the Bitcoin spot ETF and the approaching Bitcoin halving event, the crypto market is buzzing with anticipation for a possible bull run in early 2024. Crypto enthusiasts and traders are actively seeking the next big surge in meme coins, exploring coins beyond the traditional Dogecoin and Shiba Inu. This year, [...] Read more ›
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Nigerian logistics startup Fez Delivery has launched Fez Safe Lockers, a network of automated lockers designed to transform last-mile delivery in Nigeria. Founded in 2018, Fez Delivery has built a last-mile delivery platform that bridges the gap between businesses and markets. The startup raised seed funding last year and launched a line of e-bikes, and [...] Read more ›
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Applications have opened for the second edition of the Ed-Tech Fellowship Programme run by Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) and Mastercard Foundation in Nigeria. Disrupt Africa reported in February 2023 CcHub had announced a new partnership with the Mastercard Foundation under the Mastercard Foundation Ed-Tech Fellowship Programme to launch a US$15 million ed-tech accelerator initiative in Kenya [...] Read more ›
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Cameroonian startup OnDjoss, which has developed an instant messaging app which allows inter-operator mobile money transfers, is planning expansion after strong initial uptake at home. Founded in March 2022, OnDjoss has developed a messaging platform with numerous innovative features, the key one being a payments facility that went live in August. So far, it has [...] Read more ›
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Web3 platform’s 2917% ROI claims spark frenzy, sparking ICO surge & igniting debate. The cryptocurrency market has experienced a resurgence in volatility and Web3 platform Launchpad XYZ is gaining attention for achieving returns of up to 2,917% ROI on recent trading signals. The proprietary technology underpinning Launchpad XYZ’s trading signals has attracted traders, allowing them [...] Read more ›
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The concept of passive income has become a hot topic in the cryptocurrency community, prompting numerous individuals to contemplate its potential for achieving millionaire status. Among the options available, Cosmos (ATOM), Solana (SOL) and Bitcoin Minetrix (BTCMTX) stand out as compelling choices for those looking to generate passive income while making long-term investments within crypto. [...] Read more ›
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The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) has opened applications for its 12-month tech entrepreneurship training programme. Founded in Ghana in 2008 by serial entrepreneur Jorn Lyseggen, MEST is a pan-African software and entrepreneurship training programme, seed fund, and incubator helping to launch technology startups across the continent. The 12-month, fully-sponsored training programme, based in [...] Read more ›
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Kenyan climate-tech startup has KOKO has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from Rand Merchant Bank (RMB). KOKO replaces demand for charcoal through supplying over 1.1 million homes with bioethanol cooking fuel distributed through a dense network of high-tech KOKO Fuel ATMs located in thousands of corner stores across urban Kenya. The resultant carbon revenues [...] Read more ›
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