54gene founder breaks silence on resignation, opens up about personal struggles
Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong's LinkedIn post clarifies circumstances of his departure from 54gene. He described his resignation as part of a 'hostile takeover' attempt.
Kenya fines Baltic fintech Eleving’s local arm for misleading customers
Eleving's Kenyan subsidiary fined $84,120 for misleading customers. Mogo Kenya altered loan terms without customer knowledge.
8 African startups make TechCrunch Startup Battlefield
Startup Battlefield 200 features 8 early-stage startups from Africa. The competition offers a $100,000 equity-free prize.
South African Fintech Recognized at Finovate 2024 Awards
Omnisient won the Finovate 2024 Excellence in Financial Inclusion Award. It is the only African fintech recognized in this category.
African B2B e-commerce startups Wasoko and MaxAB complete merger: Interview with co-CEO Daniel Yu
Wasoko and MaxAB have completed a merger, creating a multi-vertical ecosystem for Africa’s informal retail sector. The merger involved integrating 16 subsidiaries across multiple countries.
