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News on African tech innovation, investment, and acceleration

We have made it easier for you to access key information about the current landscape of investments and crowdfunding in Africa, and how can it be an empowering tool to bridge the funding gap for startups in the continent.

From Luanda to the World: How Anda Is Driving Angola’s Mobility Revolution

When Anda came to the AfricArena Grand Summit 2024, few could’ve predicted the ride they were about to take. Fast forward a few months, and the Angolan-born mobility startup has made history, closing a €3 million Seed round co-led by European heavyweights Breega and Speedinvest, alongside investors from Japan and the US.

Mandilakhe Somdle

8 hours ago3 min read

AfricArena Grand Summit 2025, Where Africa’s Future Comes to Meet

After months of caffeine-fueled brainstorms, endless Whatsapp groups, and planning sessions that felt longer than a Cape Town summer day, the AfricArena Grand Summit 2025 is officially back at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) this December 2–3!

Mandilakhe Somdle

Oct 293 min read

Rafiki: Empowering Africa’s Freelance Workforce Through Trust, Tech, and Borderless Payments

For Greg Cooke and his co-founder Nick Boswell, Rafiki began as a simple recruitment service for remote software talent while they were based in the UK. But as the world shifted toward flexible work, they saw a much bigger opportunity, to empower Africa’s top freelancers by giving them the infrastructure they deserve.

Mandilakhe Somdle

Oct 223 min read