Africa
News and events happening across Africa. From startups to innovations, entrepreneurship, new tech, events, and more, this category features stories that cover a broad range of topics and issues that are of interest to readers who are looking for news and perspectives on African affairs.
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Makerere, Muni To Participate at the Huawei ICT Global Competition in China
Huawei has today announced the results of the 2021/22 Sub Saharan Africa Huawei ICT Competition that saw Makerere and Muni…
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MTN Foundation Uganda refurbishes, equips a maternity theatre and ward at Karugutu health centre IV in Ntoroko district
In an effort to boost maternal and child health care, MTN Foundation has handed over a newly refurbished and equipped…
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M-KOPA Has Secured $75M in Growth Equity Round
M-KOPA, the fintech platform that provides connected financing and digital financial services to underbanked consumers across four markets in Africa,…
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MTN Group Underlines its Role as a Driver of Africa’s Progress Through Brand Evolution
MTN Group has unveiled its evolved visual identity, articulating the context behind the logo many have seen since February 16th,…
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90 Ugandan Startups Selected For The Startupper of the year Challenge
Ninety (90) Ugandan startups have been selected to participate in the 3rd edition of the Startupper of the year Challenge…
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Flutterwave Secures $250M in Series D Funding, Valuation Rises to Over $3Bn
Flutterwave has announced today that it has raised USD$250 million in Series D funding, valuing the company at over USD$3…
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Two Ugandans Shortlisted For The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation
Sixteen (16) innovators selected from Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, The Republic of the Congo, Togo, and Uganda…
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Airtel Africa Group joins the Financial Times Stock Exchange index 100 this year
The index manager at FTSE Russell has announced that Airtel Africa plc will be joining the Financial Times Stock Exchange…
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Bitcasino and Hip-Hop Artist King Kaka roll out the red carpet for the Ultimate in VIP gaming
The world’s favorite crypto casino, Bitcasino, has joined up with award-winning hip hop artist King Kaka to revolutionize the VIP…
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15 Women-led Ugandan Startups Have Been Selected For The WE4A Program
The Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (WE4A) Program, a project jointly supported by the European Union, the Organisation of African, Caribbean…
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