Daily Digest Friday, 27 August 2021
Funding In Africa
Payments company pawaPay raises US$9mn seed round to scale its operational presence
The capital will be deployed to scale pawaPay’s operational presence, find more talent to join the team, and expand into new markets on the continent. Read more
Gridworks and New GX invest US$40m in Sustainable Power Solutions
Solar PV and battery storage solutions are increasingly providing a viable and cheaper alternative for many businesses that see the value in being able to benefit from greener, more consistent power. Read more
How to raise $1,000,000 million+ through Venture Financing
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Unitel joins forces with Huawei to create a mobile money service in Angola
Users will be able to make deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and payments using their smartphones, all without the requirement for a bank account. Read more
Nigeria’s Telecoms Company Globacom launches mobile TV with premium content
The service which is powered by the reliable Glo 4G technology and is accessible through Android, IOS, and web platforms was launched at the company’s headquarters in Lagos on Tuesday. Read more