🎥Winich Inc. Nigerian AgriTech startup Winich Farms has introduced an innovative debit card program in partnership with Sterling Bank to empower smallholder farmers. This initiative provides farmers with digital wallets and debit cards, enabling them receive payments promptly and securely. By tracking transaction data, Winich helps farmers build creditworthiness, facilitating access to financial services such as loans and insurance. As of late 2024, the company had issued 25,000 debit cards and plans to expand this number to 195,000 in the coming years. In January 2025, Winich Farms activated over 500 debit cards for smallholder farmers in Benue State, further promoting…
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Guy Futi (M)- Co-Founder, ORDA Nigerian food tech platform ORDA are excited to announce that KFC Nigeria (Devyani International Nigeria Limited (KFC) is now live with ORDA software, enabling seamless management of the latter’s online orders. across multiple partners. ORDA provides a cloud-based restaurant operating system that solves operational challenges for small, independent restaurants. Guy Futi Guy Futi (Co-Founder &CEO, ORDA) says: By integrating Chowdeck, Glovo, and direct online orders, we’re helping KFC minimize waste, and loss and ultimately optimizing operations as they scale nationwide.At ORDA, we are committed to digitizing the African food sector. We empower restaurants and QSRs…
Are you a women-led enterprise building sustainable solutions in health or food security? This is your moment! Across Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East, Bayer is seeking 15 women who are ready to scale their ideas and create sustainable change. If you’re working on innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges in health and food security, now is the time to take your business to the next level. This award is tailored to provide the resources, support, and visibility needed to elevate your work and amplify your mission. As one of 15 winners selected from Asia…
A recent Instagram post from London Hotspots praised Suya Boiz as “easily some of the most delicious street food” they have tried in London [🎥LondonHotspots] Nigerian street food vending business, Suya Boiz, have become a standout success in London’s competitive street food scene by blending authentic Nigerian flavours with modern branding and social media marketing. Retail Success Story Here is how they achieved retail success and key lessons entrepreneurs can learn from them: Authenticity and unique offering: Suya Boiz specializes in Nigerian-style suya, a flavorful, spicy grilled meat dish that resonates with both West Africans and adventurous food lovers. They…
Founder of Chezie, Toby Egbuna, has secured over $310k in grant funding – just capital to grow his company – from Google, Amazon Web Services (AWS), NPR, and a host of other partners, without having to give up any equity or board seats. He has boiled it down to a simple framework, which he summarises as ‘CLEAR’1. Clarify your purpose – Figure out how to explain what you’ll do with the money.2. Log common responses – Build a database of responses to commonly asked questions.3. Explore opportunities – Find grant opportunities via trusted sources.4. Apply strategically – Apply to the…
Unboxing DJI AGRA T25 agricultural drone [🎥Farmer Samson Ogbole] Seasoned hydroponics farmer Samson Ogbole has just had a DJI AGRA T25 agricultural drone delivered to his farm, supplied by Femi Adekoya’s IAPrecision. The DJI AGRAS T25 is an advanced agricultural drone designed for precision spraying and spreading, which reduces manual labour, and optimises agricultural input usage. Says Ogbole: Thank you, oga Femi Adekoya – the flying farmer.Save timeSave waterSave resourcesIncrease efficiencyProtect the environmentIncrease profitability without increasing cost of food price for the consumer.Oh yes, it came with a 12.5kva generator that we had to activate online for it to come…
[📸Author] By Joshua Oyelalu – I.T & Business Support Expert| Technical Project Developer | Chartered Manager | Human Minded “Africa’s fintech landscape is thriving, with innovative companies driving financial inclusion, digital transformation, and economic growth across the continent. This list highlights 100 leading fintech companies operating in various sectors, including payment solutions, digital banking, lending and credit, wealth management, insurance technology (Insurtech), blockchain and cryptocurrency, remittances, financial inclusion, regulatory technology (RegTech), and e-commerce payment solutions. From giants like Flutterwave and Mpesa revolutionizing payments to startups like Ndovu empowering savings and investments, to Baas (Banking as a Service) Providers like Maplerad…
(L): Victor Daniyan (Founder at Nearpays & Yourrider), Trixie LohMirmand, (CEO of KAOUN International and chief promoter of GITEX Africa “As GITEX AFRICA continues its mission of creating a fully connected, intelligent world by bringing digital technology to everyone, it’s opening doors like never before! From acceleration programs to investor opportunities, partnerships, and resources, GITEX is the ultimate launchpad for startups, founders, and organizations to turn their dreams into reality.”During an insightful conversation with Trixie LohMirmand, the CEO of KAOUN International and the mastermind behind GITEX Africa, she shared exciting details about their innovative programs tailored to empower startups across…
Founders of Socium (L-R): Samba LO (CEO); Serigne M. SEYE (COO) [📸Socium] Dakar Network Angels (DNA) are thrilled to announce recent investments in two innovative startups that are redefining their industries:⭐ REasy – An instant payment platform integrated into local and global financial ecosystems, facilitating seamless transactions between African SMEs and their suppliers worldwide. REasy expected to easily become a perennial player in B2B payments across the continent, with co-investors Digital Africa and 54 Collective supporting their mission⭐Socium – An HR techstartup revolutionizing workforce management in Africa with tailor-made solutions for businesses across 11 countries. Socium streamlines recruitment, talent management,…
Top exported products in every East African country (Greater Horn of Africa),1. 🇰🇪 Kenya – Tea2. 🇸🇩 Sudan – Petroleum3. 🇸🇴 Somalia – Sheeps and Goats4. 🇪🇷 Eritrea – Zinc5. 🇺🇬 Uganda – Gold6. 🇪🇹 Ethiopia – Coffee7. 🇸🇸 South Sudan – Petroleum8. 🇷🇼 Rwanda – Gold9. 🇩🇯 Djibouti – Sheeps and Goats10. 🇹🇿 Tanzania – Gold11. 🇧🇮 Burundi – Gold Numeris Media is an official Media Partner to GITEX Africa – The LARGEST tech & startup show in Africa (April 14-16, 2025 | Marrakech, Morocco)