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Ventures Platform Closes Pan-African Fund II at $84M
Ventures Platform, a prominent seed-stage investor in Africa, has successfully closed its second fund at $84 million, surpassing its initial target of $75 million. This oversubscribed fund reflects continued interest from institutional investors in Africa's startup ecosystem, despite a global declin
Tech Labari - Aug 26, 2026
CBK clears Nedbank’s 66% NCBA acquisition as the South African bank prepares to take control
The Central Bank of Kenya has approved Nedbank Group Limited's acquisition of up to 66% of NCBA Group, valued at KSh116.3 billion (US$855.82 million). This acquisition is significant as it places a major Kenyan banking group under South African control, with Nedbank aiming to leverage NCBA's digital
TechTrendsKE - Aug 31, 2026
Starlink comes within 17 subscribers of Zimbabwe’s fibre market
Starlink has rapidly gained subscribers in Zimbabwe, reaching nearly the same number as fibre connections within two years of its launch. The growth of satellite broadband, driven by affordability and accessibility, has reshaped the country's broadband market, which now includes fixed LTE as a signi
TechTrendsKE - Aug 31, 2026
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Jun 24, 2026
Female Founders - Active Funding Opportunities
For women founders scaling early-stage companies or seeking targeted funding, these specialized programs are open for applications: 1.…
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Jun 10, 2026
🚀 Active Funding & Accelerator Opportunities for African Startups (June & July 2026)
For founders scaling an MVP or seeking seed-stage investment, here are some programs that are currently accepting applications:…
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