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Blademy Secures FasterCapital Funding to Expand Healthtech

9 months ago04 mins

Blademy, a connected-health solution revolutionizing chronic disease management in West Africa, has secured funding from FasterCapital through its EquityPilot program. This investment will accelerate the deployment of Blademy’s offline-capable, Bluetooth-connected health platform designed to address critical care gaps in diabetes, hypertension, and gout management across the region. The support from FasterCapital provides Blademy with the…

HyperionDev Expands Coding Bootcamps to Boost Youth Employment

9 months ago9 months ago06 mins

HyperionDev, a tech education provider founded in South Africa, has announced the expansion of its coding and data bootcamps to directly address this need. By aligning its programs with national priorities on youth employment and digital skills development, the expansion complements key government strategies such as the National Digital and Future Skills Strategy and the…

Float South Africa Secures $2.6M to Expand Credit Platform

10 months ago10 months ago04 mins

Float, a South African fintech startup, has successfully raised $2.6 million (R46 million) in a funding round co-led by Invenfin and SAAD Investment Holdings. The capital injection will enable the company to accelerate its growth locally while laying the groundwork for entry into new markets. This milestone reflects growing investor confidence in innovative credit solutions…

South African Ed-Tech Startup The Invigilator Secures $11M Funding

10 months ago10 months ago04 mins

The Invigilator, a South African ed-tech startup, has successfully raised ZAR195 million (US\$11 million) in funding to accelerate its global expansion. Founded in 2020, the company has quickly emerged as a leader in the field of online assessment integrity, leveraging artificial intelligence to combat cheating during remote exams and assessments. Its innovative solution uses students’…

Huawei Cloud launches DevOps and Big Data solutions in Kenya

10 months ago04 mins

Huawei Cloud has officially introduced its Big Data technologies and CodeArts DevOps platform in Kenya, marking a major step toward accelerating the country’s digital transformation journey. The launch took place during the Huawei Cloud TechWave Kenya Day in Nairobi, where key stakeholders from government, finance, e-commerce, media, and ICT gathered under the theme “Innovate Now,…

Kenya Rises Five Spots to 58th Globally in Startup Ranking

10 months ago10 months ago04 mins

Kenya has achieved a significant milestone in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025, climbing five places to secure the 58th position worldwide. This ranking places the country firmly among the top 100 business-friendly nations, cementing its growing reputation as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. The improvement from last year’s 63rd position marks Kenya’s first…

Truecaller Adds AI to Reveal Call Reasons Clearly

10 months ago04 mins

Truecaller has taken a bold step forward in its mission to make communication safer by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its global caller ID service. This new feature goes beyond simply identifying who is calling by offering deeper contextual insights into incoming calls, empowering users with more information before answering. By adding AI summaries of…

Justyol Secures $1M to Boost North Africa E-Commerce

10 months ago10 months ago04 mins

Justyol, a Morocco-based cross-border e-commerce platform, has secured a \$1 million funding and financing package to accelerate its growth and regional expansion. The package includes \$400,000 in equity from a private angel investor and \$600,000 in inventory financing from Turkish investment firm Danis Group, facilitated by Nomadic Minds. This milestone marks a significant step in…