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start-upsDPI Venture Capital has closed its Nclude Fund at more than $112 million. The fund invests in financial technology businesses across Africa and the Middle East, with Egypt remaining its main market.
start-upsKenyan startups may have another source of investment to look to, with the Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFCA) planning a $250 million fund for technology and artificial intelligence businesses.
EntrepreneurshipA business owner planning to set up in Benin needs to sort out three things early: the type of business to register, the paperwork required and the cost of getting it done.
TechnologyThe Akuna Group, chaired by actor and filmmaker Sir Idris Elba, has opened applications for a free AI filmmaking programme targeting aspiring and emerging creators in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and South Africa.
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start-upsMeta and Kenyan AI accelerator This Is Digital have selected 10 startups developing artificial intelligence solutions for local industries through the inaugural AI Academy Kenya Pitchathon, with two winning teams set to receive $5,000 each in equity-free funding.
TechnologyBathabile Moreki, founder of The Perfume Co Africa (TPC Africa), has launched TPC Africa Mobile, a South African mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) offering prepaid voice, data and digital payment services through MTN’s network.
motoringChangan is bringing more electric and hybrid vehicles to South Africa in 2027. But expanding its range is only part of the job. The brand also needs to convince buyers that owning one will be worth the money.
TechnologyGabon has lifted its social media suspension after introducing new regulations for digital platforms and establishing cooperation agreements with TikTok, Meta and YouTube.
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