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…
In-person engagement remains key in emerging markets
While the pandemic necessitated a shift to online meetings and virtual engagement, there are just some business fundamentals that need to be done in…
Investments within reach for SDG-aligned start-ups in Africa
Techpreneurs from across Africa are set to gather in the Mother City this June for the first ever Global Start-up Awards (GSA) Africa event…
Africa’s finest fintech start-ups honoured in Washington D.C.
“We are in the midst of an unprecedented revolution in the digital technology – one which is impacting every sector of the economy and…
BII pledges $220m. to improve high-quality internet in Kenya
The United Kingdom has availed financing worth $220 million to improve access to high-quality internet in Kenya. This, says British International Investment (BII) chief…
Bloc Smart Africa leads $1m. round in SA’s township ISP
The BLOC Smart Africa fund (BLOC SA) – initiated by the Smart Africa Alliance and managed by Bamboo Capital Partners – has announced an…
Mohanji joins top execs at summit on conscious leadership
World-renowned humanitarian Mohanji is set to join the speakers’ A-list at the Conscious Leadership and Ethics Summit held in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 18 May….
Health tech start-up launches platform to celebrate nurses
As the world celebrates International Nurses Day on 12 May, Afrinurse, a South African health tech start-up, has launched the inspirational #MyNurseHero platform in…
AfricArena honours 5 start-ups at Dakar summit
No less than five African start-ups now have a shot at participating in AfricArena’s most sought-after tech summit in November. The winners – mostly…
30 000 more Google scholarships for aspiring developers
Google has announced an additional 30 000 Android and Google Cloud training scholarships for aspiring and professional developers in Africa as part of its…
Global growth equity firm opens new Cape Town office
Activant Capital, a growth equity firm focused on building the next generation of fintech and e-commerce, has announced the expansion of its research and…
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