The city of Douala, the economic capital of Cameroon, has the biggest shopping centre in Central Africa. As of now, the general public is enthusiastic about finding the Douala Grand Mall. The ultra-modern tower is built on 40,000 m2 of which 18,000 m2 of commercial space is dedicated to entertainment, leisure and shopping. "The shops are there, everything is in place....
Nigerian automotive tech company, Autochek Africa, has completed its pre-seed round of $3.4 million. The round was co-led by Lagos, London, and Nairobi-based TLCom Capital and US-based 4DX Ventures. Japanese VC firm, Kepple Africa; sub-Saharan-focused firm, Lateral Capital; Ghana-based Golden Palm Investments; Chinese VC firm, MSA Capital; and several local angel investors participated in the round. Planning to build automotive solutions...
Nigeria's leading luxury fashion destination Polo Avenue has secured sole rights to retail Gucci Ready-to-Wear clothing in Nigeria and West Africa. A spokesperson for Polo Avenue made the announcement today during a media briefing held at Victoria Island Lagos. The spokesperson noted that Polo Avenue has successfully established itself as the gatekeeper for luxury brands in West Africa. This successful establishment...
Access bank's continued efforts in furthering digital innovation in Africa have earned it global recognition by being crowned the Best Digital Bank in Africa by the Asian Banker. The award was presented at the Asian Banker Middle East and Africa Regional 2020 Awards virtual ceremony. Access Bank, Africa's largest retail bank, has over the years utilized technology to drive and reform...
Over 2,500 years after their burial, Egyptian officials have discovered more Ancient mummies and antiquities. Egyptian officials hail the brightly coloured, ornate sarcophagi as one of the biggest discoveries of 2020. The Egyptian authorities unveiled Over 100 sealed and intact mummies along with 40 other status of deities, gilded mosques, and ornate sarcophagi on Saturday. The unveiling was held under...