Kenya Leads African Startup Funding in 2025 as Big Four Dominate
Kenya emerged as Africa’s most funded startup ecosystem in 2025, reinforcing its position at the centre of the continent’
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Startups
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Jem HR raises R60m In pre-Series A Funding Round Led by Next176
SA-based startup Jem HR (Jem) has closed a pre-Series A funding round for R60 million to accelerate its growth and
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Paystack Introduces Zap App for Quick(er) Bank Transfers
Digital payments company Paystack has launched Zap, a new consumer-centric app that enables users to transfer money quickly and easily.
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Startup Club ZA Opens Applications for THE BIG PITCH 2025
Startup Club ZA announced the opening of applications for the 2025 edition of THE BIG PITCH, in collaboration with the
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TymeBank Deposits Surge to R6.9 Billion After Reaching Unicorn Status
Digital bank TymeBank has seen a significant surge in deposits, according to results released by African Rainbow Capital (ARC) Group.
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Sinch and Huge NXTGN Partner To Drive South Africa’s MVNO Market
Local telecoms company Huge NXTGN has partnered with digital communications company Sinch to provide businesses in South Africa with digital
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Vetro Launches Global Business Award to Drive African Startup Growth
Fintech company VetroFX (Vetro) announced the launch of its Global Business Award, designed to help early-stage startups expand beyond local
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