Kapu, a Kenyan-based social commerce startup, has announced the raise of $8 million in seed funding. The startup came out of stealth today and is hoping to ease the process of buying food for Kenyan consumers as food prices increase across the country.
Nick Read, CEO of Vodafone, set to leave the telecoms giant after four years
Nick Read will step down from his position as the CEO of Vodafone Group on the 31st of December, four years after his appointment, the company has announced in a statement.
VENCO secures $670,000 pre-seed funding to deliver digital solutions that enhance the living experience in Africa
VENCO, a technology company that provides solutions to enhance living experiences in residential and commercial communities in Africa, has disclosed that it secured $670,000 in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round in a statement, as seen by Technext.
La Liga reveals plans to incorporate Web3 technology into the league from 2023
The Spanish La Liga, one of the world’s most-watched football leagues in Europe, has disclosed that it seeks to take advantage of the Web3 technology next year.
Seedstars launches program to support women-led startups in Africa with funding, mentorship
Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship in Africa (EWEA) is a new initiative by Seedstars, a Swiss-based private firm with a mission to improve people’s lives in emerging countries through technology and entrepreneurship.
Top 5 Nigerian apps released in 2022
our top 5 Nigerian apps released this year. based on public reception, download volumes and user reviews
FG to earn N28 billion from satellite concession deal
The Nigerian government has announced the concession of a Research and Development of Satellite Internet Broadband Project which would earn N28 billion over a 15-year period.
Data Protection Bill has reached advanced stage, will address privacy concerns – Pantami
Prof. Isa Pantami, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy (FMCDE) has stated that the proposed Data Protection Bill has reached an advanced stage and concerns are being addressed through the newly established Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB). This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by Prof. Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy (FMCDE). […]
We reviewed Don Jazzy’s new food app, Jazzy’s Burger and here is what we think
Don Jazzy, the founder and CEO of Mavins Record, is an accomplished businessman and his track record over the years is enough proof. The Don has disclosed his new venture, a food project, Jazzy’s Burger.
Top 10 tech layoffs so far in 2022 by number of employees
From the collapse of one of the biggest crypto exchange (FTX) to the mass layoffs by top global tech companies, 2022 has been quite an eventful one for the tech industry. It could aptly be described as the year of the layoffs. According to records available, 861 tech companies laid off a total of 138,012 employees this year. This […]