Joel Omulo

Enabling Digital Inclusion: Morocco’s ORA Technologies Funding Triumph

ORA Technologies, a burgeoning startup based in Morocco, has secured a significant milestone in its journey towards digital and financial inclusion. The company has successfully raised $1.5 million in seed funding from local entrepreneurs, marking a pivotal moment for its growth trajectory.

by Joel Omulo

Enabling Digital Inclusion: Morocco’s ORA Technologies Funding Triumph

Founders

Transforming Nut Processing: The Story of Kenyan Selinah O’wakwabi and Ark Peanuts

In the heart of Ngong Town, nestled within the bustling streets of Nderu Plaza, Stall B7, lies a story of resilience, innovation, and unwavering commitment to quality. This is where Kenyan entrepreneur Selinah O'wakwabi brought her vision to life, founding Ark Peanuts in 2018.

by Joel Omulo

Transforming Nut Processing: The Story of Kenyan Selinah O’wakwabi and Ark Peanuts

News Companies

A Game-Changing Alliance: South Africa’s Leading Retail Group TFG Partners with JD Sports

South Africa's prominent upmarket fashion and homeware retailer, TFG, announced it has inked a groundbreaking franchise agreement to become the exclusive retail partner of British sportswear giant JD Sports Fashion in South Africa.

by Joel Omulo

News Companies

A Strategic Move: Nigerian Fintech Giant Interswitch Ventures into Telecoms

Interswitch, the renowned Nigerian fintech giant backed by Visa, is set to make a significant foray into Nigeria's telecommunications sector. This ambitious move comes following the acquisition of a Tier 5 Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) license.

by Joel Omulo

News Companies Growing

Empowering Kenyan MSMEs: Safaricom's New Initiative "Grow with Safaricom Business"

Safaricom, a leading telecom company in Kenya, has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative titled "Grow with Safaricom Business." This engagement platform is specifically tailored to empower Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country.

by Joel Omulo

Empowering Kenyan MSMEs: Safaricom's New Initiative "Grow with Safaricom Business"

News Companies

Pioneering Optical Solutions: South Africa’s Simera Sense Secures €13.5 million Funding

Simera Sense, a South African-based company specializing in optical solutions for small satellite earth observation, has secured €13.5 million in its initial growth investment round. This significant funding injection, aims to propel the company's expansion efforts.

by Joel Omulo

Pioneering Optical Solutions: South Africa’s Simera Sense Secures €13.5 million Funding

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Bimalab Africa gets $600,000 to expand operations to 5 new African countries

Bimalab Africa, under the umbrella of the FSD Africa Insurtech Accelerator Program, has received a significant financial injection of $600,000 from the Swiss Re Foundation. This funding aims to fuel the expansion of operations across the African continent.

by Joel Omulo

Bimalab Africa gets $600,000 to expand operations to 5 new African countries

News Funding Growing

South Africa’s Planet42 Secures Funding to Drive Auto Financing Expansion

South African rent-to-buy startup, Planet42, backed by the global internet corporation Naspers, has recently announced significant financial backing through equity funding and local-currency debt. This infusion of capital is poised to propel the company's expansion efforts.

by Joel Omulo

South Africa’s Planet42 Secures Funding to Drive Auto Financing Expansion

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