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NiYA, Cascador Partner to Back Nigeria’s Next Generation of Startup Founders
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) has partnered with the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) and entrepreneurship platform Cascador to launch the NiYA × Cascador Founders Program, aimed at supporting 20 early-stage Nigerian entrepreneurs with training and funding. The program will provide p
IT News Africa - Aug 17, 2026
Transsion’s Hong Kong IPO tests whether global investors will price Africa-built tech at scale
Transsion is moving towards a Hong Kong IPO, raising questions about global investors' readiness to value a consumer tech business rooted in African markets. The company, known for its brands Tecno, Infinix, and itel, has cleared regulatory hurdles for the listing, while PalmPay seeks $200 million i
TechTrendsKE - Aug 16, 2026
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DRC becomes the first African market with Airtel and Starlink satellite-to-mobile service
Airtel Africa and Starlink have launched a satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), marking the first commercial deployment of this technology in Africa. This service allows Airtel customers with compatible smartphones to access mobile connectivity in remote areas w
TechTrendsKE - Aug 14, 2026
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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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🚀 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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