Tech Gist Africa

08/17/2021

A pitch deck is a presentation that you use to pitch investors on your idea or company. It is regarded...

Vodafone and Microsoft have signed an agreement to launch Begin Platform in Egypt to help youth develop their digital skills

Vodafone Egypt and Microsoft signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the purpose of promoting digital skills among Egypt's young....

Billionaire Richard Branson sells a $300 million investment in Virgin Galactic, causing the stock to drop.

Virgin Galactic's stock fell more than 3% following the sale of a portion of its founder and British billionaire Richard...

Zowasel, a Nigerian agritech startup, has received $100,000 in funding from Guinness and Promasidor.

At the UN World Food Programme Zero Hunger Sprint, Nigerian agri-tech firm Zowasel received US$100,000 in funding from Guinness Nigeria...

Morocco Plug and Play Accelerator invites African startups to apply

The second cohort of the Morocco Plug and Play Accelerator is now accepting applications. The accelerator has invited African startups...

The Mastercard Start Path Global Network selects two African fintech startups

Mastercard Start Path will provide targeted support, access to consumers and product teams, and possibilities to co-innovate to 11 fintech...

Reddit has raised $700 million in Series F funding, valuing the company at $10 billion

A funding round led by Fidelity Management could see Reddit raise up to $700 million, according to the social company....

Uncap has launched an innovative funding and growth platform for early-stage startups in Africa

Uncap, a funding platform aims to transform Africa's access to early-stage capital. Their main goal is to ensure that every...

WhatsApp and other social media apps have been reportedly blocked in Zambia in the midst of ongoing elections

According to digital rights organization Access Now and internet monitor NetBlocks, WhatsApp and other apps are purportedly restricted in Zambia...

Zeelo, a commuter mobility platform, has raised $12.1 million to accelerate its operations in Africa, Europe, and the United States

Zeelo, South Africa's and Europe's leading smart commuter platform for businesses, has raised $12.1 million to help it expand in...

CapitalSage, a fintech company, has raised $4 million to accelerate its expansion plans