Browsing: Africa

Sabi, a Nigerian startup serving Africa’s informal sector, has laid off about 20% of its workforce as it pivots to focus on commodity exports and traceability

Join industry leaders and innovators for a day of insights and networking on June 24 in Cairo, Egypt

Exploring Africa’s potential in digital health technology and the challenges it faces

Despite a slight decrease in startup funding to $45 million this week, African and Middle Eastern startups continue to secure significant investments for innovative solutions.

The third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship features 12 innovative EdTech startups led by an equal number of male and female founders, driving solutions to improve learning outcomes across Africa.

Codix Bio, a Nigerian health tech firm, has been licensed to develop and manufacture rapid diagnostic tests for HIV/AIDS, malaria, and syphilis using technology from South Korean firm SD Biosensor.

Ripple and Chipper Cash are joining forces to facilitate faster and more affordable international payments across Africa, using blockchain technology.

A private dinner in Lagos brought together women in media, PR, and journalism to discuss challenges and opportunities in covering the African tech and business landscape.

Despite a slowdown in funding, African startups are undeterred, leveraging the continent’s young, tech-savvy population to drive innovation in fintech, logistics, and other sectors.

This article reviews the role of digital health technologies in improving health financing and universal health coverage in Sub-Saharan Africa, exploring their implementation and impact through case studies and recommendations.