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  • Delta40 launches $20M fund to support and co-build African startups

    Delta40, a pan-African venture capital firm, has successfully closed a $20 million fund aimed at backing and co-founding early-stage startups across the continent. The fund represents a significant push to support Africa’s burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystem, particularly in technology-driven sectors where access to capital remains a major challenge for founders. According to Delta40, the fund will…

  • Jumia’s China strategy fuels major jump in international sales

    Jumia, Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, has reported a significant 82% increase in its international sales, largely fueled by its growing business in China. The surge highlights the company’s strategic pivot toward cross-border trade and reflects rising consumer demand for imported products across its African markets. China has long been a key sourcing hub for African…

  • GetEquity COO: Strong processes drive growth more than physical presence

    GetEquity’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) recently shared insights on why strong operational processes often outweigh physical presence in building successful startups and scaling businesses. In today’s fast-paced and increasingly remote business environment, her perspective highlights a shift from traditional notions of leadership and oversight to a focus on efficiency, accountability, and system-driven growth. According to…

  • AfriMillions unveils ₦1B weekly lottery with live TV draw

    AfriMillions, a Nigerian lottery and gaming platform, has announced the launch of a ₦1 billion weekly progressive lottery, marking one of the largest prize offerings in the country’s gaming industry. The new product, which features a live weekly draw on Wazobia Max TV, is designed to boost transparency, entertainment value, and mass participation in Nigeria’s…

  • Payscribe broadens cross-border payment access for global users

    Payscribe, a fast-growing fintech platform, is expanding its footprint to improve access to global financial services for individuals and businesses traditionally underserved by the international banking system. The expansion reflects a broader push by African and emerging-market fintechs to bridge gaps in cross-border payments, digital finance, and economic participation. Founded to simplify how people send,…

  • A practical guide to filing tax returns with multiple income sources

    Filing tax returns can be straightforward for salaried workers with a single employer, but it becomes more complex for individuals earning from multiple income streams. These may include a primary salary, freelance work, business income, investments, rental earnings, or digital gigs. Understanding how to properly declare and file these incomes is essential to staying compliant…