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South Africa’s Lulalend Raises $35 Million In A Series B Round Led By Lightrock
South African fintech Lulalend has raised $35 million in a Series B round led by Lightrock the…
Ericsson and Free Senegal Are Providing Fixed Wireless Access connectivity to schools in Senegal
Ericsson and Free Senegal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a proof-of-concept…
South Africa’s Power Cuts Hit Wine Industry
The frequent power cuts in South Africans is heavily impeding businesses especially the food and…
DuSa: The App Making ‘Made In Togo’ Local Products More Accessible
Abide Balouki is the promoter of Abi Food, a store specialized in the sale of…
From 25 Years in Prison to Owning His Own Box Truck Delivery Company
Ed Hennings, an African American man from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who served 20 years in prison,…
10 SA Startups Selected For GrindstoneX, Naspers Labs Female-Focused Accelerator
Ten South African startups have been selected for the three-year GrindstoneX accelerator programme, which aims…
South African Startup Peachz Launches Online Store For Mobile Accessories
South African startup Peachz aims to become the country’s foremost online tech and mobile accessories…
3 African Agri-Tech Startups Winners of $1.5m AYuTe Africa Challenge
Three African agri-tech startups – ThriveAgric of Nigeria, Kenya’s DigicCow and Botswana-based Brastorne Enterprises –…
Ghanaian Startup FLUID Launches Platform Helping Smallholder Farmers Access Credit
Ghanaian startup FLUID has launched a new platform that helps smallholder farmers access loans, and…
How Egypt’s Pylon Is “Saving The Planet” One Smart Meter At A Time
Egyptian smart infrastructure management startup Pylon says it is “saving the planet” one smart meter…
Tia Mowry Ventures Into Multi-Billion Dollar Haircare Market With Her Own Haircare Line At Walmart
Tia Mowry is an American actress best known for her role as Tia Landry in…
Tiffini Gatlin To Become The First Black-Owned Faux Hair Designer To Launch On QVC
Tiffini Gatlin launched Latched and Hooked Beauty, a premium synthetic hair extensions brand, in 2016.…
How Real Estate Bumped A Managing Broker’s Net Worth Up To Over $500K In Nearly 5 Years
Many people believe that strategically investing in real estate can help close the wealth gap.…
Aspiring Herbalist Exceeds GoFundMe Goal After Kyrie Irving Donates $22K To Her Startup
Kyrie Irving boosted a GoFundMe goal to support a herb farm startup and Valencia Andrews,…
Youth African Agritech Innovators Receive $1.5M Investment To Accelerate Agriculture Across Africa
According to Forbes, three African youth-led Agritech companies will receive $1.5 million in grants to…
How This Young Entrepreneur Turned His Birthday Money Into A Business And Retired His Mother At The Age Of 13
Trey Brown is the founder of SPERGO, a cutting-edge streetwear and lifestyle brand based in…
Two HBCU Graduates Turn Their Travel Passion Into A Multi-Million Dollar Venture
The global demand for luxury rentals is increasing, giving meaning to the figures behind the industry.…
Egypt Hosts New Edition Of Arab World’s Largest Book Fair Amid Economic Crisis
The 54th Cairo International Book Fair is being held against the backdrop of a severe…
Black Mompreneur Launches All-Natural Food Products For Other Breastfeeding Mothers
Krystal Duhaney, an African American entrepreneur and mother from San Bernadino County, California, is the…
While Working A Full-Time Job, This Black Entrepreneur Made $1 Million In T-Shirt Sales
Meet Ari Simpson, the founder of Tees of Life, a statement t-shirt brand that was…