Updates – WeeTracker https://weetracker.com World's Emerging Economies Tracker Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:41:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.9 https://weetracker.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/fevicon.png Updates – WeeTracker https://weetracker.com 32 32 Khabiry Expands Consultation in North Africa & The Middle East https://weetracker.com/2024/03/01/mena-hrtech-khabiry-expands-to-mena/ https://weetracker.com/2024/03/01/mena-hrtech-khabiry-expands-to-mena/#respond Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:13:34 +0000 https://weetracker.com/?p=75062 After achieving remarkable success with its first clients in Morocco, the startup “Khabiry” has decided to capitalize on this favorable momentum and expand into new territories. In a significant strategic move, the company has announced its plan to broaden the scope of its services to include the North Africa and Middle East regions following the successful launch of its new platform.  “Khabiry” was established in December 2022 as an online platform connecting entrepreneurs and individuals in need of advice with experienced independent consultants. Since then, the company has been dedicated to providing a specialized and diverse range of consulting solutions across various sectors. Securing funding from angel investors has enabled “Khabiry” to advance its technologies, making its services more accessible to consumers and streamlining consultation management for professionals.  This region-focused initiative aims to meet the growing demand of individuals

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After achieving remarkable success with its first clients in Morocco, the startup “Khabiry” has decided to capitalize on this favorable momentum and expand into new territories. In a significant strategic move, the company has announced its plan to broaden the scope of its services to include the North Africa and Middle East regions following the successful launch of its new platform. 

“Khabiry” was established in December 2022 as an online platform connecting entrepreneurs and individuals in need of advice with experienced independent consultants. Since then, the company has been dedicated to providing a specialized and diverse range of consulting solutions across various sectors. Securing funding from angel investors has enabled “Khabiry” to advance its technologies, making its services more accessible to consumers and streamlining consultation management for professionals. 

This region-focused initiative aims to meet the growing demand of individuals and startups striving for success, including areas such as e-commerce and artificial intelligence within the scope of “Khabiry.” The platform has been enhanced to accommodate the needs of new regions, now offering an innovative and user-friendly Arabic interface and access to top experts through online and video consultations.

With this expansion, “Khabiry” aims to become the leading Arabic platform for online consultations, serving as a trusted consulting partner for entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa.

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Gebeya & Microsoft Launch New Microsoft Talent Cloud Ecosystem For Africa https://weetracker.com/2024/03/01/africa-partnership-gebeya-partners-microsoft/ https://weetracker.com/2024/03/01/africa-partnership-gebeya-partners-microsoft/#respond Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:35:03 +0000 https://weetracker.com/?p=75059 Gebeya Inc., the leading Talent Cloud technology company, has joined together with Microsoft

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Gebeya Inc., the leading Talent Cloud technology company, has joined together with Microsoft to launch the Microsoft Talent Cloud powered by Gebeya. The gateway, which is now open for access, aims to empower 300,000 African tech talents over the next 3 years with Microsoft-focused cloud and AI skills, providing them with valuable learning resources and opportunities across Microsoft’s ecosystem of more than 30,000 partners, and customers.

The Microsoft Talent Cloud powered by Gebeya is a central platform where Microsoft distributors, partners, and
customers can find the businesses and professionals they need to further their digital transformation ambitions. At the
same time, talent looking to secure opportunities within the Microsoft ecosystem will now have a single platform from
which they can acquire the latest Microsoft skills like Copilot and Fabric, find Microsoft-related jobs and gigs, access
Microsoft-related business opportunities, and engage with a community of like-minded professionals. Through training
content such as Microsoft Learn, members will be upskilled in line with Microsoft’s industry-leading standards on topics such as Azure, AI, and cloud infrastructure management. The Talent Cloud will then match skilled individuals to partners in need of those key competencies. Since the announcement of the new partnership in December 2023, more than 10,000 developers (reportedly) from across the continent have signed up to the platform.

The platform will provide access to webinars, workshops, and conferences led by Microsoft industry leaders, offering real-time updates and insights to help developers stay ahead of the curve in Microsoft technologies.
Members will also have access to $200 worth of Azure Credits, enabling them to explore cutting-edge and monetizable
Azure skills that are useful for SMEs, entrepreneurs, corporate and freelance use. By enabling talents to subscribe to the
annual $99 membership fee through their preferred local payment methods, the platform also addresses one of the most significant barriers to digital learning and certifications in Africa, ensuring equitable opportunities for skills development and career advancement across the continent.

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Sawari Ventures Set To Launch USD 150 M Fund To Back Egyptian Startups https://weetracker.com/2024/02/22/egypt-fund-launch-sawari-ventures-150m-fund/ https://weetracker.com/2024/02/22/egypt-fund-launch-sawari-ventures-150m-fund/#respond Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:21:30 +0000 https://weetracker.com/?p=74937 Sawari Ventures, an investment company, has announced plans to launch a new fund

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Sawari Ventures, an investment company, has announced plans to launch a new fund with an investment target of approximately USD 150 M in Egyptian startups, as stated by CEO and co-founder Hani Al Sanbati.  Sawari Ventures is targeting various sectors, including fintech, education, healthcare, green technology, and deep tech projects, anticipating sustained growth in these sectors within Egypt.

Projections suggest that startups supported by Sawari Ventures will attract investments ranging from USD 350 M to USD 500 M over the next five years. Al Sanbati underscored the company’s ambition for Egypt to emerge as a pivotal investment hub in Africa and the broader region, noting that Sawari has invested in approximately 500 startups since its establishment in the Arab world. Approximately 35% of Sawari Ventures’ portfolio is allocated to the fintech sector, with a focus on digitising the Egyptian economy and reshaping financial inclusivity trends.

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Giza Systems Foundation and EdVentures Unleash Collaborative Wave For Social Startup Growth https://weetracker.com/2024/02/12/africa-partnership-gsf-edventures-partner/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 15:26:41 +0000 https://weetracker.com/?p=74779 Giza Systems Foundation (GSF), the corporate social responsibility arm of Giza Systems, and

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Giza Systems Foundation (GSF), the corporate social responsibility arm of Giza Systems, and EdVentures, the premier edtech-focused corporate venture capital firm under Nahdet Misr Group, has joined forces in an innovative partnership aimed at fostering innovation and driving the growth of impactful startup initiatives. This groundbreaking collaboration marks a new era in nurturing social startups and maximizing their societal impact.

Through this strategic partnership, Giza Systems Foundation and EdVentures will combine their expertise and resources to support and nurture social startups, creating an environment that facilitates their growth and amplifies their positive influence on society. The collaboration goes beyond traditional partnerships as both entities commit to sharing their pipelines, fostering a dynamic flow of information and resources.

The program encompasses several key highlights, including equipping startups with essential tools for Investment Readiness and Investor Matchmaking. This ensures that startups are well-prepared to seize funding opportunities effectively. Moreover, tailored Entrepreneurship-Focused Training sessions will provide crucial skills and knowledge to empower entrepreneurs
for success.

The Giza Systems Foundation Accelerator Program is a transformative initiative aimed at empowering and propelling innovative Social Startups towards growth. By strategically positioning itself as a System Aggregator, GSF responds to
evolving market needs, fostering a strong interest in social impact within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Cellulant Announces Leadership Transition https://weetracker.com/2024/01/04/cellulant-announces-leadership-transition/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 09:45:18 +0000 https://weetracker.com/?p=74117 Cellulant, a Nairobi-based payments fintech company that powers payments for businesses, banks and

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Cellulant, a Nairobi-based payments fintech company that powers payments for businesses, banks and payment providers, has today announced that Group CEO Akshay Grover will depart the company effective January 2024. 

Grover, who initially joined Cellulant as Chief Financial Officer in 2021, was appointed CEO in the same year, a position he has held for nearly three years. 

Under his leadership, Cellulant has strengthened its position both on the African continent and internationally. His efforts have been pivotal in enhancing the Cellulant brand and driving the company’s strategic objectives.

Grover has decided to leave to focus on personal matters. As Cellulant embarks on this transition, the company is committed to maintaining its momentum and continuing its growth trajectory. 

The current CFO, Peter O’Toole, will oversee the organisation’s operations as Acting CEO. The company is in the process of strengthening its leadership team further with a number of seasoned senior leaders with international and pan-African experience in the payment space. The company will be making further announcements on this in the coming months. 

Feature image: Peter O’Toole, CEO, Cellulant

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Copia Enters A Five-Year Strategic Partnership With Visa https://weetracker.com/2023/12/13/kenya-e-commerce-copia-partners-with-visa/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 09:35:34 +0000 https://weetracker.com/?p=73885 Copia Global has announced a 5-year strategic partnership with Visa to offer middle-class

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Copia Global has announced a 5-year strategic partnership with Visa to offer middle-class and lower-class consumers access to several innovative solutions in Kenya. Copia seeks to further expand its capabilities by leveraging Visa’s digital payment solutions through the partnership.

The partnership between Copia and Visa will include a digital wallet that brings together shopping and financial services into one platform. This will allow users to shop and pay using Visa cards and also have access to additional financial services on the platform. This includes “Buy Now Pay Later” credit, “Save Now Buy Later” savings, Visa’s loyalty solutions, and remittance services.

“Copia’s e-commerce platform provides the perfect springboard for Visa to bring financial services to the mass market. Copia’s network of customers, agents and delivery sub-contractors will benefit from Visa’s capabilities on contactless payments, remittances, and loyalty solutions,” Eva Ngigi-Sarwari, Visa Kenya Country Manager.

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Egyptian Startup Nawah Scientific Receives US-FDA Accreditation https://weetracker.com/2023/12/13/egypt-healthtech-nawah-scientific-usd-fda-accreditation/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 08:42:07 +0000 https://weetracker.com/?p=73879 Egyptian life sciences and biotech startup Nawah Scientific has received a US-FDA accreditation

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Egyptian life sciences and biotech startup Nawah Scientific has received a US-FDA accreditation for food analysis, making it the first African entity to receive such accreditation. This milestone makes it one the first African centers to achieve such accreditation, and saving Egyptian and African companies the cost and time of sending samples for analysis outside the continent.

Nawah looks to empower scientific research and scientists in Egypt as well as the wider region. The company enables its business clients to conduct formulation development and stability studies, as well as all raw material and finished products quality control checks. Nawah Scientific now plans to leverage the new accreditation to expand into key African markets such as Nigeria and South Africa. 

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Bolt Food Launches Scheduled Delivery Service In Nairobi https://weetracker.com/2023/11/14/kenya-on-demand-services-bolt-food-launches-scheduled-delivery-services/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 10:27:03 +0000 https://weetracker.com/?p=73281 Bolt Food, Kenya’s online delivery platform, has launched a new scheduled orders feature that

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Bolt Food, Kenya’s online delivery platform, has launched a new scheduled orders feature that allows customers to pre-order meals and place them, even when restaurants are fully booked, closed, or when couriers are in high demand. The scheduled orders feature is designed to enhance the Bolt Food experience in several ways. It will assist restaurants in optimizing their orders, boosting revenue, and efficiently managing kitchen preparation time.

“Scheduled orders will enhance the overall Bolt Food app experience for restaurants, couriers, and customers, resulting in a smoother operation. The feature allows restaurants to optimize order management and kitchen preparation, couriers to increase their earnings by strategically planning deliveries throughout the day, and customers to enjoy their favorite restaurant meals through Bolt Food, all at their preferred time and location. Since we launched, there has been a 20% uptick in orders utilizing this feature,” Edgar Kitur, Country Manager, Bolt Food.

To schedule an order from a restaurant, customers should follow these easy steps: Select your desired items for delivery, choose “Schedule Order” as the delivery option ,and then specify the preferred date and time for meal delivery.  The company has  collaborated with over 40 providers on the platform to ensure that Kenyans have access to more delivery options, particularly after midnight. 

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