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Nigerian e-health startup MDaaS Global announced Wednesday it has raised $3 million in a pre-Series A funding round. The company plans to use the capital to enhance its technology and expand its BeaconHealth Diagnostics network across all 36 states of Nigeria.
The 4th edition of the Cyber Africa Forum (CAF) is set to take place in Côte d’Ivoire on April 15 and 16. This year’s theme, “Cyber risks and artificial intelligence: what defense strategies in the face of new digital threats?” aims to foster strategic discussions on the role of AI in enhancing cybersecurity and the challenges it poses.
MoneyHash, an Africa and Middle East-based fintech startup specializing in payment orchestration, last week announced the closure of a $4.5 million seed funding round. The company plans to use the capital to enhance its technology and expand within the MEA region.
Nigerian fintech firm BFREE specializing in credit management, announced on Thursday, February 29, that it has successfully raised $2.95 million in a funding round. The company, which has operations in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana, plans to use the new capital to expand its risk management solutions for banks and lenders.
The third edition of the Africa Digital Finance Summit, organized by pan-African public relations agency Glass House PR, will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa. Traditionally hosted in Kenya, the event will take place from Wednesday, November 20 to Saturday, November 23, 2024.
Key topics on the agenda include digital transformation, artificial intelligence, climate change, cybersecurity, and financial inclusion.
Burkina Faso's Ministry of Digital Transition, Posts and Electronic Communications (MDTPEC) has made significant progress in its efforts to dematerialize priority public services, according to an evaluation workshop held recently in Koudougou.
By January 31, 2024, the average completion rate for dematerializing 43 key procedures stood at 83.97%, the ministry said. The workshop also focused on drawing up a roadmap for further digitization in 2024.
Kenyan health technology startup Ilara Health announced on Tuesday, February 13, the successful completion of a $4.2 million financing round. The funds will be used to develop its technology and expand into new markets in the East African sub-region.
Nathan Nwachuku (photo), co-founder of Nigerian edtech Klas, announced on Monday, February 5 the successful completion of a $1 million funding round. The funds power up the startup's online schools worldwide.
The Orange Foundation inaugurated its 22nd Digital House in Côte d’Ivoire on Wednesday, January 31, at the Institution de formation et d'éducation des femmes (IFEF) in Soubré. This initiative aims to empower women and promote their digital inclusion by providing access to tailored digital tools and content. Ultimately, it seeks to facilitate their professional integration into the local economy.
"The inauguration of this new Digital House underscores the Orange Côte d'Ivoire Foundation's commitment to supporting women," said Habib Bamba, Director of the Foundation's Management Committee. "We believe that digital technology is an essential tool for their financial autonomy."
U.S. satellite internet company Starlink's application for an operating license in Botswana has been rejected due to incomplete information. "There were issues regarding missing requirements with the application, which were identified and pointed out. [...] They are yet to respond to the issues," a source from the Botswana Communications Authority told Techcabal. Botswana is the third country in southern Africa to oppose the deployment of Elon Musk's company, after Zimbabwe and South Africa.
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South African startup offerZen, which connects tech talent with businesses, announced last week it closed a €4 million funding round. The company plans to use the funds to develop its technology platform and expand its service offerings.
Ethiopia's Ministry of Education said last week it distributed 3,790 tablets to 18,000 schools nationwide, aiming to digitize the teaching and learning process. The initiative, in partnership with the World Bank, seeks to equip schools with digital tools and strengthen teachers' digital skills. This follows the distribution of 1,000 tablets to high schools in 2023 for similar purposes, bringing the total to 4,790 devices distributed.
The Seychelles Council of Ministers has approved a new law to regulate virtual assets (VAs) and virtual asset service providers (VASPs), Vice President Ahmed Afif announced. The legislation, awaiting National Assembly approval, aims to foster responsible and sustainable growth in the burgeoning industry.
Ghita Mezzour (photo), the Moroccan Minister for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, outlined the Maroc Digital 2030 strategy at a Government Council meeting on Thursday, January 25. The strategy is anchored in two main pillars: the digitization of public services and the stimulation of a new dynamic in the digital economy. The goal is to foster the development of Moroccan digital solutions, create added value, and generate jobs, forming the basis for digital development in the country.