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…
MEST Africa announces top 5 start-ups for grand challenge
An Africa-wide technology entrepreneur training programme has announced the five start-ups from five countries who will be going through to the grand finale of…
Will Kayamandi become SA’s first smart township?
While Stellenbosch in the Western Cape is world-renowned, the nearby Kayamandi is now set on becoming South Africa’s first smart township. This is described…
Unleashing the magic of women entrepreneurship
There is growing evidence that women entrepreneurship is crucial in unlocking significant economic growth and driving meaningful and lasting transformation in communities. The World…
P3 Network to host US Africa Summit in Washington, D.C.
“The opportunity for a private-public partnership with the African leadership at this event aims to deliver a sustainable future for the continent’s technology development.”…
World Savings Day: How to build up cash reserves
2022 has offered more than its fair share of challenges for start-ups, including frequent load shedding, a volatile exchange rate, rising inflation and interest…
Nigerian fintech Touch and Pay wins $50k in challenge
A Nigeria-based fintech, Touch and Pay, has won a $50 000 cash prize in this year’s edition of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge. This announcement was…
SA e-commerce in dire need of better ID authentication
The e-commerce market in South Africa has exploded and is expected to continue growing exponentially in the next few years. However, online retailers will…
Are venture builders SA’s new VCs?
South Africa doesn’t need more venture capitalists to expand the country’s pool of small businesses: it needs venture builders (VBs), who are prepared to…
Luno deal: Bitcoin performance bonuses for rugby team
South Africa’s leading crypto app, Luno, has partnered with the Vodacom Bulls in a three-year sponsorship deal. In a first for rugby in this…
Climatetech VC firm Satgana announces first closing of $30m fund
Mazi Mobility, a Kenyan start-up building a network of electric motorbikes, is among the first three planet-positive start-ups who received investment from climatetech venture…
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