Africa Roundup: CcHub’s iHub acquisition, Andela’s $50M run rate and layoffs, Transsion’s IPO
Two of Africa’s powerhouse tech incubators joined forces in September....
China’s growing digital influence in Africa
There’s been a heap of China in Africa coverage over the last decade, but...
Africa’s top mobile phone seller Transsion lists in Chinese IPO
Chinese mobile phone and device maker Transsion has listed in an IPO on...
Nigeria’s CcHub acquires Kenya’s iHub to create mega Africa incubator
Two of Africa’s powerhouse tech incubators will join forces. Nigerian...
Africa-focused Andela cuts 400 staff as it confirms $50M in revenue
Africa-focused tech talent accelerator Andela will cut 400 junior engineers...
Nigerian online-only bank startup Kuda raises $1.6M
Nigerian fintech startup Kuda — a digital-only retail bank — has...
SF-based African fintech startup Chipper Cash expands to Nigeria
The African no-fee, cross-border payment startup Chipper Cash has expanded...
Africa Roundup: Goldman backs Kobo360, Rwanda commits to EVs, Interswitch IPO update
Nigerian freight logistics startup Kobo360 raised a $20 million Series...
Update on Nigerian fintech firm Interswitch and its speculative IPO
Nigerian fintech firm Interswitch has been circulating in business news around a...
What is Andela, the Africa tech talent accelerator?
As someone who covers Africa’s tech scene, I’m frequently asked...