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 logistics startup goes green with new innovation
SA smart logistics startup Pargo has launched sustainable packaging that allows online retailers to minimise the environmental impact of last-mile deliveries. Pargo has launched…
SA tech startup launches national emergency services response app
South African security tech startup Trigger has launched an on-demand national emergency services response app. The new and innovative app provides real-time access to…
New SA fintech launches tap-to-pay function
Newly established fintech startup Spot Money has launched its mobile tap-to-pay function. This new feature will enable customers to use their mobile to make…
US Venture capital fund searches for women entrepreneurs to invest in
Enygma Ventures has announced an open call for women entrepreneurs in Southern Africa as the US venture capital (VC) fund aims to invest in…
SA crypto startup ranks sixth globally
South African cryptocurrency startup Luno has earned a ranking in the top six cryptocurrency exchanges globally as revealed in the latest CryptoCompare Exchange Benchmark….
Cape Town-based fintech secures $4-million
South African fintech startup Stitch has secured $4-million in a seed round of funding co-led by firstminute capital and Raba along with several other…
ImaliPay raises undisclosed amount in pre-seed funding
Kenya-based fintech startup ImaliPay has secured an undisclosed amount of pre-seed funding led by TEN13, an Australian venture capital firm, and several other investors…
Nigerian bank launches innovation challenge
One of Nigeria’s most prominent financial institutions, Union Bank, has launched the 2021 UnionX Innovation Challenge to support early-stage startups and promote innovation in…
Kenyan fintech startup secures $1.5-million in seed funding
Kenyan fintech and eCommerce startup Powered by People (PBP) has raised $1.5-million in seed funding led by Matt Kalish of DraftKings, TBD Angels among…
New SA fintech startup aims to make travel affordable
South African-founded travel-focused fintech Wunderlust aims to make travel more affordable to locals by offering monthly installment payments for local and international flights. Wunderlust’s…
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