F5.5G Leap-forward Development of Broadband in Africa The Africa Broadband Forum 2024 (BBAF 2024) was successfully held in Cape Town, South Africa recently, under…
Leadhome is the latest startup keen to change real estate in South Africa
Real estate startup Leadhome thinks South African real estate is stagnant and believes it has what it takes to shake it up with a…
This inspiring entrepreneur proves startups can be born from anywhere [correction]
Correction: this article originally stated that Kanayo Okwuraiwe was let go from his previous employer Ad Dynamo. We have since updated the article to reflect…
Kenyan startup OkHi raises $75k from Garage Capital in latest round
Location-based addressing app OkHi has raised US$750 000 in funding. The local and international investors include the likes of Silicon Valley-based Garage Capital, and…
Investors should look to private equity in Sub-Saharan Africa, says CEO of SAVCA
Private equity in Africa is set to present significant opportunities, says CEO of the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA), Erika van der…
Why SweepSouth believes in US-based 500 Startups incubator
South African-based on-demand cleaning service SweepSouth believes more local startups should take advantage of US-based initiative 500 Startups. The company recently returned from the…
GoMetro Traffic wants to help on your holiday journey
Just in time for the holiday season, GoMetro Traffic is an app designed for users travelling on roads. It is a spin-off of South…
BuzzMe social media app is made by Africans for Africans
South African-developed BuzzMe is a social media app aimed at connecting Africans and businesses through chat and group calling. In a press release sent to…
Nigerian last-mile courier service runner-up at TechCrunch Disrupt London
Taking part in the TechCrunch Disrupt event, Nigerian-based last-mile courier Metro Africa Express (MAX) was named runner-up. The event took place from 7 to 8…
Innotribe Startup Challenge looks to Africa, Latin America for fintech innovation
Global provider of secure financial messaging, SWIFT has announced that its innovation arm, Innotribe Startup Challenge, will be expanding its focus to include emerging fintech…
iRoko, Canal+ to launch Africa’s first French subscription VoD service in ‘multi-million euro’ deal
French film studio and distributor Canal+ Group has partnered with online film platform iRoko to launch Africa’s first French-speaking subscription video on demand (SVoD)…
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