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…
Blockchain Africa Conference unleashes tech potential
The Blockchain Africa Conference kicks off in Sandton today, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the potential of blockchain technology and its ability to…
Nigeria launches $672m fund to boost tech, creative sectors
Nigeria has launched a $672 million fund to support young investors in the technology and creative sectors. The fund targets individuals between the ages…
Hong Kong steps up efforts to attract African start-ups
Hong Kong is fast becoming a top destination for start-ups from around the world, and for good reason. With a thriving innovation and technology…
Flat6Labs launches $95m fund for African tech start-ups
Flat6Labs, a leading seed investor in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has announced the launch of a $95 million seed fund,…
Fintechs democratise access to financial services in Africa
Founders Factory Africa’s chief financial officer, Thabiso Foto, highlights the significant role that fintech has played in improving access to financial services across Africa…
Ukheshe vows to take collaborative approach to East Africa
Ukheshe, a leading fintech enablement partner, is taking a collaborative approach to its expansion strategy in East Africa. Anthony Karingi, the company’s vice president…
swiftVEE launches PrysWys to cut SA farmers’ input costs
South African livestock trading pioneers, swiftVEE, have launched PrysWys, an app designed to reduce the input costs for farmers. PrysWys, available on the Apple…
Naspers shuts down Foundry: A setback for SA start-ups?
The announcement by Naspers to shut down its R1.4 billion South Africa-focused technology investment fund, Foundry, has sent shockwaves throughout the African tech start-up…
Nairobi founder wins top award for empowering slum women
Elizabeth Mwangi, founder of Gwiji, a Kenyan start-up that economically empowers women from the slums of Nairobi, has won the Aurora Tech Award 2023….
Want to pitch your start-up at VivaTech in Paris, France?
The French Embassy in South Africa’s initiative to sponsor 10 Southern African start-ups to attend VivaTech, Europe’s largest innovation event, has presented a rare…
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