From Diaspora to Investor: Kanessa Muluneh’s Bold Return to Africa’s Investment Frontier
Kanessa Muluneh returned to Africa with her family to pursue a mission of investing in the continent's scale-ups. She transitioned from being a founder to an investor, targeting established companies rather than startups.
Orange Money Group & Visa Announce a Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Online Payments
Orange Money Group and Visa announced a strategic partnership to accelerate online payments in Africa and the Middle East. The partnership has successfully launched in Botswana, Madagascar, and Jordan, with plans to expand into Guinea, Burkina Faso, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Top 10 acquisitions in 2025
LemFi acquired Bureau Buttercrane, securing an Irish operating license for expansion across the European Economic Area. Moove acquired Kovi, strengthening its presence in Latin America's mobility and fleet-financing market.
Digital Nomads: Aderohunmu on what African talent needs to be hired globally
Adebayo Aderohunmu transitioned from sociology to Human Resource Management, ultimately joining the tech industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. He worked at Reliance Health, where he was inspired by the company's mission to use technology to improve healthcare in emerging markets.
Yango Ventures backs Gigmile to expand delivery financing across Africa
Yango Group has made an undisclosed investment in Gigmile to enhance its operations in Africa. Gigmile provides gig workers with access to vehicles and digital tools for last-mile delivery.
