Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have developed a smart helmet for firefighters. The helmet is mounted with test phase radar and cameras that…
Initiative provides SMEs with free logo design and business support
Founded by local organisation Over The Rainbow, the 67 Logos Designathon is an initiative that provides 67 small businesses with free professionally designed logos…
Educational initiative launches to upskill unemployed locals
The National Electronic Media Institute in South Africa (NEMISA), a not-for-profit organisation focused on education, has partnered with the global online learning platform Coursera….
New edutech platform launches for SA teachers and students
Johannesburg-based Khula Africa Innovation Projects has launched a new edutech platform for local teachers and students. Titled Smartpozi, the platform is a digital directory…
Cape Town-founded tech startup secures R42-million
Cape Town-founded mobility tech startup WhereIsMyTransport has secured R42-million in funding from Naspers. This investment forms part of R201-million funding round led by Naspers Foundry,…
Local fintech grows SA online shopper base by 4000%
Johannesburg-based fintech startup Payflex, a buy now pay later provider (BNPL), has announced that its part-payment platform grew from a shopper base of 2000…
Google launches programmes to support African SMEs
Tech-giant Google has launched a series of programmes that aim to support the growth and recovery of SMEs in Africa. The new initiative titled…
Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme launches
The Department of Small Business Development has launched The Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme (TREP). The programme aims to promote and integrate business opportunities…
West Africa tech startups take the stage at AfricArena 2021
AfricArena, in partnership with Délégation Générale à l’Entreprenariat Rapide des Femmes et des Jeunes, Senegal Government ( DER/FJ) and ITC United Nations #FastTrackTech Africa…
Dream VC launches Inaugural VC Fellowship for aspiring African investors
Dream-VC Fellowship, a Venture Capital Institute, has launched a new fellowship programme that is dedicated to providing more access and opportunities to traditionally underrepresented…
Ugandan fintech wins Catapult: Inclusion Africa 2021
Emata, a Ugandan Fintech that gives farmers access to digital and affordable financial products has been announced as the winner of the Best Catapulter…
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