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…
Multichoice Africa Accelerator expands wings to 9 countries
Following the success of the MultiChoice Africa Accelerator Programme, which secured $16 million of funding for six start-ups last year, the programme has been expanded…
Tanzania’s Ramani fintech closes $32m series A round
$32 million. That is the value of the series A round of equity and debt financing secured by Ramani, an African software start-up building…
SA’s digital skills shine at BRICS Future Skills Challenge
South Africa’s best future-forward digital skills are comparable to those of top candidates from Brazil, Russia, India and China. This is according to the…
African cities can create vibrant digital sectors, drive jobs
Many cities in emerging markets have taken measures to grow digital sectors to develop their local economies and create jobs. African cities can follow…
Autopilot low-code software aims to close tech skills gap
A Cape Town-based software company, Autopilot Workflow Solutions, a low-code workflow software solution, has won Microsoft South Africa Strategic Partner of the Year award…
Alternative lending sector self-regulates to look after SMEs
The alternative lending market is gathering momentum in South Africa, particularly from a small and medium enterprise (SME) market that often battles to get…
New $100k funding grant for start-ups in Kenya, Tanzania
Founders who want to scale their impact-driven start-ups in Kenya and Tanzania can now apply to receive a grant investment of up to $100 000….
FNB commits R200m to grow SMEs through Vumela 4
Significant and growing unemployment and poverty are risks to the sustainability of South Africa. A growing and sustainable SME sector does a great deal…
Is your start-up ready for next generation?
When it comes to hiring entry-level positions over the next few years, start-ups will be recruiting from Gen Z – a whole new generation…
Pargo aces last-mile deliveries amid township boom
South Africa’s e-commerce boom is no longer just reserved for leafy suburbs. New research shows that in the space of just a year, online…
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