Saad Kassis Mohamed led WeCare Raises $350000 for Lab-Grown Diamonds
May 2, 2024
Saad Kassis Mohamed, leading WeCare, proudly announces a milestone achievement with the successful raise of $350,000 dedicated to accelerating innovation in the lab- grown diamond sector. This significant funding marks a pivotal moment in the…
120 Participants Selected for Bolt's Accelerator Program in Kenya
May 2, 2024
Bolt has selected 120 participants for its Accelerator Program in Kenya. They were selected after an intensive evaluation process as they have innovative ideas and commitment to shaping sustainable transportation solutions making the cut. The…
Glovo Holds 3rd cohort of Learning and Development Training for Partners in Kenya
May 2, 2024
Glovo successfully hosted the third cohort of its Learning and Development Training as part of the Glovo Academy program for partners in Kenya. This initiative, organized in collaboration with the Ongoza Institute—an accelerator for early-stage,…
Twiga Foods Appoints Charles Ballard as its new CEO
April 30, 2024
Twiga Foods has today announced the appointment of Charles Ballard as its new CEO. Charles was previously the CEO of Jumia Kenya, a position he has held for just one year. He has over 15…
Vertiv and TechAccess Partner to Drive Digital Growth Across Sub-Saharan Africa
April 30, 2024
A collaboration between Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, and South Africa-based IT services and solutions company, TechAccess, is growing the presence of both companies in the region, and providing needed…
Nigeria’s on-demand delivery service, Chowdeck, Secures $2.5 Million in Seed Funding
April 30, 2024
Chowdeck, a Nigerian on-demand delivery service has secured $2.5 million in seed funding from a number of investors. Founded in October 2021, Chowdeck currently has more than 3,000 riders and 500,000 users on its platform….
Starlink Residential Kits Now Available in kenya Through Jumia
April 29, 2024
Jumia has announced the availability of Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency satellite internet on its platform in Kenya. Starlink services have been available in Kenya since 2023. Those interested could buy the kits directly from Starlink or…
Ethiopia's Kubik Raises Additional $1.9 Million Seed Funding Extension
April 29, 2024
Kubik has announced the completion of $5.2 million seed funding round. The seed round makes Kubik the first Ethiopian company to raise a multi-million dollar investment in climate and sustainability solutions. Investors in the round include…
Report: Glovo is the Most Preferred App for Grocery and Food Delivery in Kenya
April 29, 2024
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has published a report of the food and grocery delivery platforms in Kenya. The report reveals that Glovo is the most preferred app for online food delivery at 33%….