Africa’s creative economy is receiving a significant boost as Filmmakers Mart (FMM), a Nigeria-based digital platform connecting filmmakers with trusted production services—from location scouting to logistics—has secured investment from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Sony Innovation Fund Africa. This marks IFC’s first-ever investment in Africa’s audiovisual sector, as well as the first co-investment […] More| Tech In Africa
MTN Nigeria launched its “From Africa, for Africa” accelerator program on Wednesday, July 2, with applications open for startups to join the 12-week initiative starting in September. The program, supported by a 100 million naira fund (approximately $65,200), aims to assist high-potential startups across sectors such as fintech, agritech, health, education, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. […] More| Tech In Africa
South African agri-tech startup Nile has raised $11.3 million to boost its expansion across Southern Africa. The funding marks a major milestone for the company, which is fast emerging as a central digital force in the region’s agricultural sector. Since its founding in 2021, Nile has used technology to simplify and optimize fresh produce trading […] More| Tech In Africa