Tech In Africa - Mar 18, 2025
Kenyan Startup Badili Secures US$400,000 for Refurbished Electronics
Badili secured a US$400,000 debt facility from Proparco to support its refurbished electronics initiative. The startup operates in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, focusing on the resale of used or damaged mobile phones.
Techpoint Africa - Mar 13, 2025
Starlink faces backlash over local ownership in Lesotho
Starlink faces backlash in Lesotho over local ownership demands from the rights group Section 2. South Africa is scrapping the 9% luxury tax on smartphones priced under R2,500 to aid low-income households.
Tech In Africa - Mar 12, 2025
Paratus Group Launches Paratus Tanzania in Joint Venture with Green Telecom to Boost East African Connectivity
Paratus Group announces the launch of Paratus Tanzania through a joint venture with Green Telecom. The launch aims to enhance connectivity in East Africa, focusing on key growth sectors.
TechCabal - Dec 10, 2024
Next Wave: How East Africa’s regulatory environment is suffocating startups
Kenyan startups secured over $1 billion in venture funding in 2024. Regulatory challenges led to the collapse of Kenyan logistics startup Sendy in 2023.
WeeTracker - Oct 01, 2024
Ennovate Ventures Launches Microfund TheNextFund 3.0
Launch of TheNextFund 3.0 by Ennovate Ventures Support for early-stage startups with revenue