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Drum roll! On-demand food delivery platform, Vuba Vuba Africa has launched in Rwanda. The company launched shortly after Jumia Food left Rwanda. It is run by Albert Munyabugingo, the former MD of Jumia Food.
Have you heard? Nigeria-based Reel Fruit and Ghana-based Complete Farmer both agritech startups won the $50,000 Village Capital Accelerator Funds. The accelerator will provide them with training that will support their strides in the sector.
Call! The UNDP is calling on global innovative startups to submit for Cultiv@te—a global innovation initiative for sustainable agriculture.
Also, Bolt has launched tricycle ride-hailing service in Uyo city, Nigeria. Uyo residents will leverage the service to commute around the city.
Finally, Ericsson signed a deal to provide the Middle East and Africa region with 5G network equipment. The tech giant signed the deal with Etisalat, STC, Ooredoo, Zain Bahrain, Batelco, MTN South Africa and Mobily.
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