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…
SA biomedical engineering startup receives funding
Cape Town-based multi-medical device development startup Impulse Biomedical has secured an undisclosed amount in a venture capital investment from Futuregrowth. Impulse Biomedical has secured an undisclosed…
Africa’s largest data science hackathon for students to take place
Hosted by Zindi, UmojaHack Africa 2021, a data science hackathon for students will take place from 27-28 March 2021, and participating students from across…
Local data automation startup receives $1-million in funding
Johannesburg-based data automation tech startup Synatic has secured $1-million in a seed funding round led by UW Ventures with participation from Allan Gray and…
Nigerian tech startup Kwik Delivery receives $1.7-million
Lagos-based Kwik Delivery platform operated by Africa Delivery Technologies has secured $1.7-million in a Pre-Series A funding round from undisclosed institutional and high net worth…
FNB acquires local fintech company Selpal to assist township businesses
South African bank FNB has acquired Selpal, a local fintech company that operates specifically in townships and rural sectors of the economy. The acquisition…
Cape Town tech startup supports local coffee shops
Based in the Mother City, Coffee Monster is a tech startup that aims to support local coffee shops across the country with its innovative…
Accelerator for African tech startups opens applications
The ASIP Accelerator Programme, a programme focused on early-stage disruptive African tech startups, has officially opened applications for its newest cohort. Applications close on…
Fellowship programme for entrepreneurs expands
The Savvy Fellowship programme for early-stage entrepreneurs has expanded its reach and is now available in 104 languages including Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa. Savvy…
Ghana healthtech secures $1.5-million in funding
Accra-based healthtech startup Redbird has secured $1.5-million in a Seed Round of investment with participation from Johnson & Johnson Foundation and Newtown Partners via…
SA tech startup launches new online marketplace for retail sector
Johannesburg-based tech startup SpaceMatch has created an online marketplace for the rental of retail, event, pop-up, and exhibition space in South Africa. SpaceMatch has…
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