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…
45 start-up founders shine at SIBC bootcamp in Marseille
“The Social and Inclusive Business Camp (SIBC) has now made me dream big – even bigger than before,” exclaimed Nadège Bula-Bula, managing director of…
ScarabTech secures seed raise from GIIG Africa Fund
Several commercial projects across Africa, Asia and Australia are on the cards for cleantech start-up ScarabTech following a seed funding round from GIIG Africa…
R6m in 6 weeks: Here’s how GoGetta did it
Two African start-ups, Shuthuka Flagship Farm and Trailored, have raised more than R6 million (about $350 000) in just six weeks through equity crowdfunding. The…
Agtech can transform agriculture in Africa – FMO
Africa is ripe for increased innovation in the farming supply chain, believes Abigail Thomson, a senior advisor for capacity development at FMO, the Dutch…
ENRICH in Africa lifts veil on new Cape Town centre
African and European incubators and accelerators are set to benefit from the new ENRICH in Africa (EiA) Centre in Cape Town, South Africa. The…
Go Fetch! brings on-demand delivery to pet owners
No more late-light dashes to the petrol station or the neighbours for dog food. A South African retailer, Absolute Pets, has lifted the veil…
Lessons for launching an African fintech in 2023
Anyone looking to launch an African start-up in 2023 must be sorely tempted to do so in the fintech space – provided they have…
Startwise wins National Start-up Champion award
A South African virtual, on-demand consulting platform for smallbusiness owners, Startwise, won the prestigious National Startup Champion award at the NSBC Small Business Awards…
Bootcamp to Boardroom kicks off with 17 start-up founders
“Imagine the impact on unemployment if every sole proprietor or small business in South Africa could hire just one person.” This is the challenge…
ShEquity invests in Nigerian fintech start-up Owoafara
Nigerian fintech start-up Owoafara Inc has received investment funding from ShEquity, an Africa-wide impact investment firm. While the exact amount has not been disclosed,…
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