Cellulant hires ex-Xapo Bank executive Anthony Hernandez as COO
Cellulant has appointed former Xapo Bank executive Anthony Hernandez as chief operating officer to strengthen operations as it scales across its African markets.
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How Egyptian prop-tech startup Partment enables hassle-free 2nd home ownership
Egyptian prop-tech startup Partment is working to redefine second-home ownership and real estate investment via its “invest and experience” co-ownership platform. Founded in 2022, Partment offers users the chance to part-invest in meticulously curated properties, enabling personalised and diversifie
Announcing the $5M Core Africa Innovation Fund: Empowering Local Web3 Builders
Core DAO is excited to introduce the African Innovation Fund, a groundbreaking initiative to provide resources and networks to support local Web3 builders and projects across the African continent. This new fund is set to foster innovation, sustainability, accessibility and growth within the African
UNDP launches “timbuktoo” financing initiative for African startups
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched the “timbuktoo” initiative together with African countries, which it said is positioned to be “the world’s largest financing facility”, bringing catalytic and commercial capital together to support Africa’s startup ecosystem. President Pau
10 startups selected for Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Investment Showcase
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has announced the 10 African tech ventures that will showcase their solutions to an audience of industry experts, investors and fellow innovators on February 14-15. Africa Tech Summit Nairobi is a leading African tech event providing insight and networking with the African
Egyptian e-health startup Yodawy banks $10m funding
Egyptian digital healthcare startup Yodawy, which has pioneered a pharmacy benefit management platform in the MENA region using technology, expert pharmacists, and state-of-the-art logistics, has raised US$10 million in extra funding, taking its total raised capital to US$34.5 million. Founded in 20
Third episode of new Disrupt Podcast series shines light on Africa’s ed-tech space
Disrupt Africa has released the third – and last – episode of its three-part podcast series zeroing in on the state of Africa’s ed-tech space, looking at trends, opportunities and challenges within the vital sector. Disrupt Podcast has released a number of focused series in the last couple of years,
5 Top Trending Altcoins to Buy Now | Can These Altcoins Explode After The Bitcoin Halving? (ApeMax, Arbitrum, Polkadot, Skale, Maverick Protocol)
The crypto market is buzzing with anticipation as some analysts predict a potential bull run in 2024 with key events like the upcoming Bitcoin halving event predicted to take place in April 2024. Amidst this excitement, many crypto enthusiasts, traders, and analysts are actively seeking the next big