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Banque du Caire launches mobile wallet app, QR Code features
Banque du Caire has launched a mobile wallet app, Qahera Cash, that allows users to pay bills, transfer money, and…
Rameda, Misr Insurance and jeans maker T&C all make IPO news
IPO WATCH- There’s plenty of chatter in the market this morning about IPOs, some on the near horizon, others further…
Facebook is creating a city its own city to quite literally retain employees
Facebook is creating its own city to (quite literally) retain talent: Even with their creative workspace, big tech companies like…
AltShift: a festival celebrating a sustainable future
AltShift, the first zero-waste festival in Egypt took place yesterday at the Greek Campus, bringing together startups, innovators, NGOs, and…
Jumia to launch tech hub in Egypt to support its e-payments system, Jumia Pay
Nigeria-based e-commerce platform Jumia plans to launch a tech hub in Egypt to support its e-payments system Jumia Pay, Jumia…
Egypt’s Swvl allegedly defying orders from Kenyan transport regulator to stop operations due to licensing issues
STARTUP WATCH- Uh, is Swvl operating in Kenya without the right licenses? Mass transit app Swvl has reportedly defied orders…
Halan seeks Series B funding for B2B and B2C expansion
STARTUP WATCH- Halan seeks Series B funding for B2B and B2C expansion: Cairo-based tuk-tuk and motorcycle ride-hailing startup Halan is…
What we’re tracking on 16 October 2019
The IMF’s World Economic Outlook October update is here, and it’s pretty much as bleak as everyone expected. The fund…
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