Yaga has secured €4 million in pre Series A funding to accelerate its secondhand fashion marketplace across the Middle East and Africa, marking a significant step in advancing sustainable fashion in high growth markets. Led by Specialist VC with participation from H&M Group Ventures, Trind Ventures, Startup Wise Guys, and key angel investors, this funding…
GOMYCODE, one of Africa’s leading technology training institutions, has partnered with Moroccan startup Chari to strengthen digital skills and accelerate technological innovation across Francophone Africa. Chari, known for its groundbreaking e-commerce and fintech solutions for retailers, joins forces with GOMYCODE to drive inclusive digital growth across the continent. The collaboration forms part of the Talent4Startup…
Orange Group has achieved a historic milestone, surpassing 300 million customers globally, driven primarily by exceptional performance across Africa and the Middle East. In its latest financial results, the region delivered double-digit revenue growth for the 10th consecutive quarter, underscoring its strategic importance in powering Orange’s global expansion. The group added 8.2 million new customers…
GFP International, a US-based non-governmental organization, has officially established its African headquarters in Nairobi, marking a major step toward transforming the continent’s industrial capability and bridging the growing manufacturing skills gap. Led by its Founder and Executive Director, Eng. Michael J. Vallez, the organization is committed to working alongside African governments, educational institutions, and private…
Zoho has officially expanded access to its agentic AI capabilities, offering these powerful tools for free across its collaboration, customer experience, and HR platforms—marking a major breakthrough for businesses seeking to adopt AI without the barriers of cost or complexity. This rollout is part of Zoho’s mission to democratize AI for African enterprises, allowing businesses…
The GSMA, in partnership with six leading African mobile operators—Airtel, Axian Telecom, Ethio Telecom, MTN, Orange, and Vodacom—has announced a major initiative proposing baseline standards for affordable entry-level 4G smartphones. This collaborative effort aims to eliminate the single largest barrier to mobile internet adoption across Africa: device affordability. With more than 3 billion people globally…
WPP Scangroup Plc has announced the appointment of Akua Brayie Owusu-Nartey as its new Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective 17 November 2025. This leadership transition comes at a critical time for the company following the exit of former CEO Patricia Ithau in July and the interim stewardship of COO Miriam Kaggwa. Owusu-Nartey…
Egyptian fintech company Money Fellows has reached a groundbreaking milestone, surpassing $1.5 billion in total transactions as it continues to redefine traditional savings and lending systems across the region. With over 8 million users and more than 2 million rotating savings groups completed, the platform has successfully digitized Egypt’s popular Rotating Savings and Credit Associations…
