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…
P1 Ventures secures $25m for African start-ups
P1 Ventures, the Pan-African Seed VC fund, has successfully closed the first round of funding for its second fund, totalling $25 million. Founded in…
Omnisient recognised as Data for Society finalist
Omnisient, the Cape Town-based privacy-preserving data collaboration platform, emerged as a finalist for the esteemed Data for Society category at the DataIQ awards held…
CIPC extends deadline for beneficial ownership compliance
South African companies and entities breathed a sigh of relief as the deadline for submitting beneficial ownership information to the Companies and Intellectual Property…
Emerging markets: LCPs shake up small business finance
Small businesses in emerging markets have long been recognised as crucial drivers of inclusive growth and resilience in the face of economic challenges. However,…
Collective responsibility: SA venture builder’s legacy
Mitchan Adams, the founder and CEO of Aions Creative Technology, firmly believes that heritage is not solely about the past; it’s equally about shaping…
Africa Money & DeFi Summit unveils 9 pioneering ventures
The Africa Money and DeFi Summit – a premier event in the world of financial technology, blockchain, and decentralised finance (DeFi) – has announced…
Zambian neo-bank Lupiya raises $8.25m in Series A round
Lupiya, a trailblazing neo-bank in Zambia, has achieved a significant milestone by securing $8.25 million in Series A funding. This fundraising endeavour was…
AfricArena’s Tunis summit to spotlight start-up resurgence
In the heart of Tunisia, a groundswell of excitement is building as the nation gears up to host the AfricArena Tunis Summit, set to…
Flapmax & Microsoft launch FA23 cohort for African start-ups
In a move to boost Africa’s digital economy, Flapmax, a pioneering data and AI technology company, has unveiled the 12 companies selected for the…
Complete Farmer raises $10.4m to shake up African agriculture
In a significant milestone for African agriculture, Complete Farmer, a Ghanaian agritech start-up, has raised $10.4 million in a Pre-Series A funding round. The…
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