PBR Life Sciences Secures $1M to Scale AI-Driven Healthcare in Africa
PBR Life Sciences, a healthtech startup focused on anonymized healthcare data, has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding to expand its…
Ozi is Set to Disrupt the $460B Parcel Delivery Industry with Blockchain Technology
The demand for innovative delivery solutions is high in Africa, with the logistics industry alone worth $1.34 billion. In Nigeria, several…
LG’s Mosquito-Repelling Air Conditioner Now Available in Nigeria
LG Electronics has launched a unique air conditioner in Nigeria that does more than cool the air. The “Mosquito Away” AC uses advanced…
Is ChatGPT’s New Entry into WhatsApp the Biggest Threat to Meta AI?
The arrival of ChatGPT on WhatsApp marks a significant shift in the AI-powered chatbot space, as it brings OpenAI’s advanced conversational…
PalmPay Wallet Integration Simplifies Online Payments on Jumia in Nigeria
Nigeria’s digital economy is witnessing rapid growth, with mobile and online payments becoming a major driver of e-commerce expansion.…
Google Launches Veo 2: A New AI Tool That Creates Realistic Videos
Google has just launched Veo 2, an upgraded version of its AI-powered video tool. Veo 2 can create short, realistic videos in different styles…
SA Fintech Sourcefin Secures $8.2M from Futuregrowth to Empower SMMEs
South African fintech company Sourcefin has raised ZAR150 million (approximately $8.2 million) in funding from Futuregrowth Asset Management.…
BuuPass and Flexpay Partner to Simplify Holiday Travel for Kenyans
Kenyan startups BuuPass, a digital ticketing platform, and Flexpay, a goal-based savings platform, have teamed up to make holiday travel more…
20 African Youth Tech Entrepreneurs Embark on Korean Innovation Tour
African youth entrepreneurs are charting a new course in global innovation. Backed by the Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation Trust Fund, twenty…
Billboxx raises $1.6M to Solve Africa’s SME Cash Flow Problems
Billboxx, Nigerian fintech startup, has taken a significant step to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa. It has…