Disrupt Africa has released the secon d 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 fintech, [...] Read more ›
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The crypto market is experiencing a surge in meme coins, as rumors of a crypto bull run keep crypto fans at the edge of their seats. As we gaze into the crypto landscape of 2024, a slew of noteworthy meme coins is gaining momentum, each boasting unique features. Among these trendsetters are Dogecoin, Bonk, ApeMax, [...] Read more ›
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The world of cryptocurrency saw a significant increase in activity in 2023, marked by notable price increases in major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and the introduction of innovative newcomers such as the Boost-to-Earn token, ApeMax. With the arrival of 2024, the crypto market is preparing for what could be a game-changing year. The upcoming [...] Read more ›
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From its beginning, cryptocurrency aimed to be the currency for everyone and this birthed the concept of decentralised finance (DeFi) where individuals have complete ownership of their money. This money is stored on personal devices without third-party overseers like banks monitoring or creating it and it’s the crypto communities that distribute and govern the currency. [...] Read more ›
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Ivory Coast-based eyecare startup Lapaire has secures US$3 million in equity funding to fuel its growth and expand across Africa. Founded in 2018, Lapaire offers a trusted and accessible eyecare experience, leveraging a one-stop-shop customer-centric approach to provide stylish quality eyeglasses at fair prices. So far, the startup has tested the eyesight of more than [...] Read more ›
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While Dogecoin introduced the concept of playful meme coins, 2024 has seen the rise of several new contenders in the cryptocurrency arena. These newcomers are reshaping the meme coin landscape, and one standout is ApeMax, known for its innovative “Boost-to-Earn” staking system. In this carefully pieced-together article that drew information from the top crypto charts [...] 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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Meme coins, cryptocurrencies driven by community and light-hearted themes, have taken the market by storm in recent years. Their playful nature and focus on collective growth—accompanied by anonymous transactions and secure digital wallets—appeal to a new generation of investors. Despite skepticism about their long-term value, meme coins like Dogecoin experienced a surge in popularity and [...] Read more ›
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Investment giants like BlackRock are offering rock-bottom fees for potential Bitcoin ETFs, setting the stage for a major shakeup in crypto investing. As anticipation mounts for the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) much-awaited decision on spot Bitcoin ETFs, a wave of investment managers has disclosed their expected fees, signalling a significant step toward potential [...] Read more ›
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Kenyan startup Badili, a reverse commerce, or “re-commerce”, platform for refurbished phones, has secured an undisclosed amount of seed funding from E3 Capital to help it expand into more markets across East Africa. Founded in 2021 and already operating in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, Badili aggregates, repairs, and reintroduces used or damaged mobile phones to [...] Read more ›
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EIB Global has made a US$30 million equity investment in Seedstars Africa Ventures I, a venture capital fund aimed at providing risk capital to innovative businesses and startups across Africa. Seedstars Africa Ventures I was created by Maxime Bouan, Tamim El Zein and Bruce Nsereko Lule, in partnership with Seedstars, a global organisation that invests [...] Read more ›
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As we step into the year 2024, the crypto landscape continues to evolve, especially for bigger cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum and Bitcoin. But that also means that they’re less accessible due to their high price points. Because of this, coin aficionados are now looking into more affordable cryptocurrencies dubbed “low cap coins”. Based on in-depth [...] Read more ›
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The evolution of the internet into Web 3.0 or the ‘Metaverse’ is giving users the opportunity to make money while playing video games. This opportunity aims to transform the internet into an alternate reality revolving around playful interactions, decentralisation and economic prospects. Driving the economy of Web 3.0 are Sponge V2, Decentraland and Floki, each [...] Read more ›
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Tunisian startup Cynoia, which aims to become the ultimate collaboration hub for teams, is plotting West African expansion off the back of a EUR850,000 (US$930,000) funding round. Founded in 2022 by Nasreddine Riahi and Ayoub Rabeh, Cynoia aims to simplify and optimise collaboration within companies. Its platform consolidates a comprehensive suite of essential tools, encompassing [...] Read more ›
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The crypto community is abuzz with anticipation as the possibility of Bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund) approval looms on the horizon. This development has ignited discussions among experts and enthusiasts, speculating on the transformative impact it could have on the cryptocurrency industry. Meanwhile, a revolutionary meme coin, ApeMax, makes waves with its unique “Boost-to-Earn” staking mechanism [...] Read more ›
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Egyptian online tutoring startup Orcas has been acquired by Baims, a leading Kuwaiti ed-tech company, in a strategic move to help the latter capture the flourishing US$100 billion education market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Founded by Hossam Taher and Amira El Gharib, Orcas is a one-on-one personalised tutoring platform designed to [...] Read more ›
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Across the blockchain space in January 2024, crypto enthusiasts eagerly and regularly seek the next standout altcoins and top trending tokens. Navigating through a sea of cryptocurrencies available can be overwhelming, but the allure of altcoins remains strong, with the market showing signs of an optimistic bullish resurgence and renewed popularity in new and old [...] Read more ›
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Disrupt Africa has released the first 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 fintech, while [...] Read more ›
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Egyptian ed-tech startup iSchool has raised US$4.5 million in funding to accelerate its expansion plans into six additional countries in the MENA region, among other things. Founded in 2018, by Mohamed Algawish, Mustafa AbdelMon’em, Ebrahim Youssef and Mohamed Nabil, iSchool offers live gamified classes led by coding instructors, catering to students aged 6-18. The curriculum [...] Read more ›
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Solana (SOL) and Ripple (XRP) have persisted in maintaining their value and have experienced higher swings over the past session. Each crypto can showcase even further growth moving upwards. But another crypto is getting a lot of appeal from traders, and that’s Meme Moguls (MGLS). With its blockchain ICO, it has already captured a significant [...] Read more ›
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