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Autochek acquires a majority stake in Egypt’s AutoTager and makes its further expansion in North Africa.
About ten months after Autochek expanded into North Africa with its acquisition of Morocco's KIFAL Auto, the mobility company has acquired a majority stake in AutoTager, an Egyptian automotive technology company that makes it easier to find and buy cars.  Founded in 2020, Autochek is digitizing the car buying process and is backed by in...
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Louise Dike 1 month ago
Startup News
Netflix to Expand African Operations After Success of Local Content Production Ventures.
Netflix, the global streaming giant, has revealed its intention to expand its African operations after the success of its local content production in...
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Hubert Oghenechovwe 1 month ago
Startup News
Can We Control AI? Exploring the Limits and Possibilities.
The evolution of technology has brought numerous benefits to humanity. Machines have always been an extension, designed to make our work easier and im...
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T.O Moronkeji 1 month ago
Industry Insights
Nigerian startup Chekkit secures funding to amplify its product tracking platform.
Nigerian anti-counterfeiting startup Chekkit has secured additional funding to expand its blockchain-based drug safety and tracking solution. Founded...
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Louise Dike 1 month ago
Startup News

Bitcoin's Year-to-Date Rise Hailed as a "Hated Bullish Move" by Crypto Analysts.
Bitcoin has been experiencing a gradual increase in price since the beginning of...
AMS-IX and MDXi launch new internet exchange for Lagos, Nigeria.
Global internet exchange operator AMS-IX and Equinix subsidiary MDX have launche...
Storspay Provides Affordable Cross-Border Lending for Small Businesses Worldwide.
Small businesses around the world face significant challenges in obtaining credi...
MENA-focused fintech Hakbah secures $2 Million in Pre-Series A round to bolster expansion plans.
Hakbah, a Saudi fintech savings platform, has raised $2 million in pre-Series A...
South African Agritech Company, FarmTrace, Secures Significant Equity Investment from Secha Capital and Hassium Capital.
FarmTrace, an agritech company based in South Africa, has secured a significant...
Nigerian Crypto payment startup Lazerpay shuts down due to funding shortfall.
Nigerian crypto payment startup Lazerpay has announced that it is shutting down...
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Launches Headquarters to Facilitate African Tech Startups.
The HKSAR government agency responsible for foreign direct investment is collabo...
Eko Innovation Centre All Set For The Closing Ceremony Securehack 1.0.
The SecureHack 1.0 Finale is set to be an unparalleled spectacle, showcasing gro...
EBANX Hires Wiza Jalakasi to Boost Digital Economy and Payment Sector in Africa.
EBANX, the Brazilian fintech company that provides payment solutions to connect...
Jumia Kenya Appoints Charles Ballard as New CEO.
Charles Ballard has been confirmed as the new CEO of Jumia Kenya, taking effect...
LinkedIn collaborates with Microsoft and CLEAR to verify identity and employment.
Announced in a blog post, LinkedIn, the social media platform designed for emplo...
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