Kenya-based startup, Lami Technologies has reportedly raised $1.8 million in seed funding. The insurance company is planning to direct these funds tow
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Kaspersky teams up with DataGroupIT to expand in West Africa
Russian cybersecurity firm, Kaspersky has initiated a partnership with DataGroupIT to gain access to new markets in Nigeria and Ghana. The p
Banks, partners pledge $17 billion to boost food security in Africa
A group of multilateral development banks and their development partners have reportedly pledged more than $17 billion to improve food security and ov
IronRidge bags £12Mn to support gold and lithium projects in West Africa
IronRidge Resources, an Africa-focused minerals exploration company, has announced that it has secured £12 million (nearly USD 17 million) via a
Japan to open large-scale vaccination centers in Tokyo and Osaka
Government authorities in Japan are reportedly planning to open large vaccination sites in Tokyo and Osaka in the upcoming weeks, aiming to expedite t
Amazon to pump R4 billion to set up new headquarters in South Africa
Expanding its presence into newer markets, U.S. retail giant, Amazon has revealed its plans to infuse real estate investments of over R4 billion for o
South Africa devises expansion strategy for Port of Durban
South African authorities have reportedly devised a USD 7 billion-plan for the modernization of the Port of Durban. The initiative looks to enhance th
FintechOS bags $60 billion funding to expand global footprint
The company will set up new offices in Singapore, Dubai, and the U.S. Funds will also be used to expand its core operations in banking and insuranc
Amazon to open up a new head office in South Africa, creating new jobs
The City of Cape Town has reportedly given permission for the construction of R4 bn (US$ 280 million) River Club mixed-use development, which would be