The Netflix matchup between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has redefined what a modern boxing event can be, fusing old-school boxing prestige with digital-age…
Algebra: VC tech fund in Egypt hits $40m mark
A new tech VC fund by Algebra Ventures has completed a US$40-million first closing. Algebra claims that it’s the largest tech VC fund in…
Three SA startups a step closer to international accelerator
Three local startups have been shortlisted for participation in an international acceleration programme. The three SA startups are competing to be one of ten startups to…
FbStart: Facebook’s startup drive gathers local steam
Facebook has made a concerted effort to court mobile-based startups with its FbStart initiative. The programme offers qualifying app developers year-round support, access to…
Absa teams up with fintech startup walletdoc
Absa has partnered with fintech startup walletdoc to make bill payments a more convenient process. Walletdoc, founded by Dan Wagner and Leonard Shenker, is…
Gartner: 2016’s ‘Aspiring Innovators’ startups revealed
Last year saw the Gartner Symposium host the first talk for the Aspiring Innovators programme, highlighting some noteworthy African startups in the industry. The…
iFix becomes WeFix: what’s next for the company?
Did they expand to Nintendo consoles but marketing didn’t know how to spell “Wii”? Or is it because the company formerly known as iFix…
innovateAFRICA: a $1-million fund for enterprising newsrooms in Africa
Whether you accept it or not, journalism is changing fast in the modern age. Traditional media and even digitally focused newsrooms are facing a…
Who needs seed funding? Not this Indian VR startup
It’s always refreshing to see emerging markets take to new technologies, and virtual reality (VR) is no exception. So we’re glad to see an…
Travel startup Timbuktu aims to take fuss out of safaris
A new travel company aims to take the hassle out of safari trips on the African continent. Based in Cape Town but focusing on the…
Businesses, entrepreneurs are making money from Pokemon Go
You might think of Pokemon Go as a fun way to get outdoors, but did you know it’s making money in a ton of…
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