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African service provider Hayo selects Ilex Content Strategies for global marketing
Ilex will be supporting Hayo's long-term growth with a comprehensive suite of marketing and communications services including brand development, messaging, borderless PR, content strategy, and sales enablement.
Mastercard, influencer marketing platform Wowzi, and MDP announce $2 million investment to support African content creators
This collaboration aims to transform the financial management landscape for content creators through innovative digital card solutions.
Obuntu Foundation partners with MEDA to catalyze emerging Africa-focused fund managers
The Obuntu Foundation has partnered with Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA), to empower emerging Africa-focused fund managers
Coca-Cola launches limited edition creation inspired by African culture
Ahead of celebrating Africa Day, Coca-Cola is dropping its newest Coca-Cola Creation, Coca-Cola Wozzaah, a symphony of flavors inspired by the beating heart of African culture.
Digital identity solutions provider Seamfix secures $4.5m to expand services across Africa
Seamfix, a global digital identity solutions provider, has secured $4.5 million from Alitheia IDF, a gender lens investing fund
Africa Business Communities launches operations in the Middle East
Africa Business Communities, a Digital B2B Publisher that enables companies and organizations to connect with African Business Professionals has launched its services in the Middle East as it seeks to tap into the growing economic opportunities and investors’ appetite towards those opportunities.
Instagram celebrates African Women in ‘Made by Africa, loved by the world’ campaign
In a first, this year's Instagram campaign celebrates women of impact, spotlighting four trailblazing women from the continent and diaspora.
Mitgo Group launches platform connecting creators with brands in MENA
The launch of Takefluence will allow Mitgo Group to strengthen its position in the MENA influencer marketing industry, which experts estimate at more than $1 billion.
[Free Webinar] E-commerce Evolution: The Future of Finance with Digital Payments in Africa
Join this insightful webinar focused on mastering cross-border payments in Africa's dynamic e-commerce landscape.
NBA Africa launches accelerator program to support early-stage African startups
The National Basketball Association Africa (NBA Africa), announced the launch of Triple-Double: NBA Africa Startup Accelerator, a startup accelerator program focused on early-stage African startups.
Google opens applications for Startups AI Accelerator Africa program
Google has announced the opening of applications for the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program
Fintech firm Payless Africa launches in Kenya
Payless Africa, the fintech firm building digital financial solutions, has launched in Kenya.
African Union and Google Africa launch campaign to celebrate the creative economy
In celebration of Africa Month,YouTube creators across Africa are invited to share short videos capturing their unique perspectives using the #DiscoverMyAfrica hashtag.
IFC invests $10.5 million in new 4DX Ventures Fund to support tech startups in Africa
IFC is investing $10.5 million in a new fund by 4DX Ventures, a New York-based venture capital firm focused on supporting early-stage African technology companies across a broad set of sectors, including fintech, e-commerce, edtech, climate tech, and health tech.
Edelman appoints Marie Claire Maalouf as EMEA Chief Creative Officer
In her role as EMEA Chief Creative Officer, Marie will lead creative across 13 markets with the mission to create original, impactful, and effective work across Edelman’s specialisms.
TransPerfect Media acquires Content Lab to expand studio presence in Africa
TransPerfect, the provider of language and AI solutions for global business, announced it has acquired South Africa-based Content Lab.
Baobab Network acquires Reflector Marketing to further strengthen support for African startups
Baobab Network (Baobab), an early-stage investor that backs startups across Africa, has announced the acquisition of Reflector Marketing, a strategy and branding agency headquartered in South Africa.
Village Capital opens call for greentech startups in Africa to mitigate the effects of climate change
Village Capital, with support from Moody’s Foundation, has launched Greentech 2024: The Future of Sustainability, an investment-readiness accelerator.
[Column] Philani Mzila: Five ways startups can impress investors during due diligence
In 2023, with $3.5 billion raised from 547 deals, African venture capital (VC), experienced a significant downturn.
Partech Africa II fund reaches final close at $300m, expands team and portfolio
Partech, the global technology investment firm, announced the final closing of its second Africa fund, Partech Africa II, at a hard cap of €280 million
Kenyan startups raised the highest amount of funding in Africa in 2023, report
2023 was an interesting year for African startups. According to 'Africa: The Big Deal', a tech research firm, the year saw rebalancing of investments across four of the continent's largest tech markets; Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa.