This startup turned down $250k, and now it's shutting down
Sub-Saharan Africa has high rates of education exclusion, making edtech a promising startup idea in the region. Quizac built a gamified learning platform for children in Africa, but struggled to monetize its student audience.
Tether and NODO Collaborate to Drive Stablecoin Education in Africa
Tether and NODO are collaborating to drive stablecoin and Bitcoin education in Africa. The collaboration aims to educate users in Africa about the use cases of stablecoins and facilitate transactions with USD₮.
Ecobank & American Express to Broaden Card Reach in Africa
Ecobank Group and American Express have agreed to increase the acceptance of American Express Cards in 21 African countries. 12 new nations, including Central African Republic and Sierra Leone, will now accept American Express Cards.
Google Hustle Academy Embraces AI to Empower African SMBs
Google has opened applications for the 2024 cohort of the Hustle Academy program in Sub-Saharan Africa. The curriculum will feature AI training to support SMBs in the region.
SunCulture Secures $12 Million Funding to Boost Solar-Powered Irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa
SunCulture has raised $12 million to scale its solar irrigation solution across Sub-Saharan Africa. The company aims to equip hundreds of thousands of smallholder farmers with IoT-enabled solar-powered irrigation by 2030.
