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Disrupt AfricaEgyptian prop-tech startup Partment is working to redefine second-home ownership and real estate investment via its “invest and experience” co-ownership platform. Founded in 2022, Partment offers users the chance to part-invest in meticulously curated properties, enabling personalised and…
Disrupt AfricaCore DAO is excited to introduce the African Innovation Fund, a groundbreaking initiative to provide resources and networks to support local Web3 builders and projects across the African continent. This new fund is set to foster innovation, sustainability, accessibility and growth within the…
Disrupt AfricaThe United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched the “timbuktoo” initiative together with African countries, which it said is positioned to be “the world’s largest financing facility”, bringing catalytic and commercial capital together to support Africa’s startup ecosystem. President…
Disrupt AfricaAfrica Tech Summit Nairobi has announced the 10 African tech ventures that will showcase their solutions to an audience of industry experts, investors and fellow innovators on February 14-15. Africa Tech Summit Nairobi is a leading African tech event providing insight and networking with the…
Disrupt AfricaEgyptian digital healthcare startup Yodawy, which has pioneered a pharmacy benefit management platform in the MENA region using technology, expert pharmacists, and state-of-the-art logistics, has raised US$10 million in extra funding, taking its total raised capital to US$34.5 million. Founded in…
Disrupt AfricaDisrupt Africa has released the third – and last – episode of its three-part podcast series zeroing in on the state of Africa’s ed-tech space, looking at trends, opportunities and challenges within the vital sector. Disrupt Podcast has released a number of focused series in the last couple of…
Disrupt AfricaThe meme coin landscape is experiencing a resurgence, with established players like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu maintaining their dominance in the market while new coins like Pepe and Dogwifhat experience recent price surges. These new coins, alongside the “Boost-to-Earn coin ApeMax, are quickly gaining…
Disrupt AfricaThe crypto market is buzzing with anticipation as some analysts predict a potential bull run in 2024 with key events like the upcoming Bitcoin halving event predicted to take place in April 2024. Amidst this excitement, many crypto enthusiasts, traders, and analysts are actively seeking the next…
Disrupt Africa”Should you invest in an established crypto that shows high promise of winning its lawsuit? Or a new and relatively unknown altcoin quickly gaining traction for its presale that’s now live?” While Bitcoin has dipped by 2.80% in the past week, XRP has achieved a steady growth rate of 2.5% within the…
Disrupt AfricaFinding the next meme coin with the potential for a 100x return on investment can be a daunting task in the current crypto landscape. The market is saturated with numerous meme coins, making it challenging to identify promising projects that stand out. However, there are strategies to improve your…
Disrupt AfricaEgypt’s Paymob, the leading financial services enabler in the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan (MENAP), has received the Central Bank of Oman’s (CBO) Payment Service Provider (PSP) license, making it the first international fintech company to be fully licensed in the Sultanate. Founded in…
Disrupt AfricaSafaricom, M-PESA Africa and Sumitomo Corporation have opened applications for the latest edition of the Spark Accelerator in Kenya, which will support early-stage fintech and content startups to accelerate growth. Safaricom first launched the Spark Venture Fund back in 2014, to invest and support…
Disrupt AfricaSouth Africa’s Paysho is an escrow service that provides financial protection for buyers and sellers, yet its origins actually lie in a totally different business that founder Bongani Matshisi tried to get off the ground in 2016. “It’s a Sunday evening in September 2016. I’m sitting at home not…
Disrupt AfricaThe ever-evolving cryptocurrency sphere constantly welcomes new tokens, many of which arriving on the scene in the form of crypto presales. Amongst the competitive crypto presale landscape, several top crypto presales rise above the rest, attracting new token holders while infusing the blockchain…
Disrupt AfricaAs 2024 dawns, the cryptocurrency market is abuzz with excitement for a potential upcoming bull run, fueled by the anticipated approval of a Bitcoin ETF and the upcoming Bitcoin halving. This phase of burgeoning possibilities has attracted the gaze of both seasoned and novice crypto enthusiasts…
Disrupt AfricaRecently, Bitcoin’s approval of spot ETFs and its upcoming halving event have stirred significant interest in the crypto world. These developments often create ripples across the market, leading those daunted by Bitcoin’s high price to explore alternative cryptocurrencies. Altcoins, with their…
Disrupt AfricaThis January, the crypto space has surprised many crypto fans, presenting fresh opportunities and reshaping the landscape. Amidst recent positive developments in the crypto market, including the Bitcoin Spot ETF approval, enthusiasts are eager to discover alternative coins beyond Bitcoin and…
Disrupt AfricaMeme coins make the crypto community buzz. With their hype on social media and the excitement they generate in their legions of fans and crypto enthusiasts, meme tokens have been amongst the crypto tokens which have propelled to new heights in recent months and years. Amidst this unpredictable…
Disrupt AfricaMeme Moguls (MGLS) is emerging as a potential game-changer in the cryptocurrency market. Drawing parallels to the spectacular success of memecoins like Pepe (PEPE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB), Meme Moguls is garnering interest. This piece explores the ascent of Meme Moguls in the context of its…
Disrupt AfricaRivia, a startup that collaborates with clinics to enhance service quality in the healthcare sector, has launched operations in Ghana. Currently operating in Ghana, with plans to expand to West and East Africa, Rivia partners with clinics, offering comprehensive support in customer acquisition…
Disrupt AfricaBlue economy ventures have been invited to apply for the second edition of BlueInvest Africa, which will see 30 projects handpicked for presentation to a panel of investors in Kenya July 3-4. Initiated by the European Commission in 2022, the objective of BlueInvest is to facilitate meetings between…
Disrupt AfricaFrom the advent of M-Pesa until the present day, African fintech has been about building accessibility to basic financial services, but now the rails are increasingly in place, there is room for serious innovation in all numbers of areas. Disrupt Africa recently partnered AZA Finance, Revio, EMURGO…
Disrupt AfricaThe crypto universe is filled with excitement as anticipation of a 2024 crypto bull run gains momentum. The crypto market often sees a domino effect, where the movements of Bitcoin trigger similar patterns in other digital tokens. As Bitcoin, the pioneer of all cryptocurrencies, experiences…
Disrupt AfricaWith the recent approval of the Bitcoin spot ETF and the approaching Bitcoin halving event, the crypto market is buzzing with anticipation for a possible bull run in early 2024. Crypto enthusiasts and traders are actively seeking the next big surge in meme coins, exploring coins beyond the…
Disrupt AfricaNigerian logistics startup Fez Delivery has launched Fez Safe Lockers, a network of automated lockers designed to transform last-mile delivery in Nigeria. Founded in 2018, Fez Delivery has built a last-mile delivery platform that bridges the gap between businesses and markets. The startup raised…
Disrupt AfricaApplications have opened for the second edition of the Ed-Tech Fellowship Programme run by Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) and Mastercard Foundation in Nigeria. Disrupt Africa reported in February 2023 CcHub had announced a new partnership with the Mastercard Foundation under the Mastercard Foundation…
Disrupt AfricaCameroonian startup OnDjoss, which has developed an instant messaging app which allows inter-operator mobile money transfers, is planning expansion after strong initial uptake at home. Founded in March 2022, OnDjoss has developed a messaging platform with numerous innovative features, the key one…
Disrupt AfricaWeb3 platform’s 2917% ROI claims spark frenzy, sparking ICO surge & igniting debate. The cryptocurrency market has experienced a resurgence in volatility and Web3 platform Launchpad XYZ is gaining attention for achieving returns of up to 2,917% ROI on recent trading signals. The proprietary…
Disrupt AfricaThe concept of passive income has become a hot topic in the cryptocurrency community, prompting numerous individuals to contemplate its potential for achieving millionaire status. Among the options available, Cosmos (ATOM), Solana (SOL) and Bitcoin Minetrix (BTCMTX) stand out as compelling choices…
Disrupt AfricaThe Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) has opened applications for its 12-month tech entrepreneurship training programme. Founded in Ghana in 2008 by serial entrepreneur Jorn Lyseggen, MEST is a pan-African software and entrepreneurship training programme, seed fund, and…