HONOR X9c: A Game-Changer for South African Smartphone Innovation HONOR has once again raised the bar in the mid-range smartphone market with the launch…
Endeavor SA’s 26 companies created over 4600 jobs in two years
*Correction (16 March 2020): In its initial press statement Endeavor SA said the 4600 jobs were created between 2017 and 2019. To be precise…
Nigeria’s CcHub opens call for innovative projects to tackle coronavirus pandemic
Lagos based Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) is calling for applications from entrepreneurs who have an innovative solution to tackle the coronavirus. The Lagos-based tech hub…
Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [15/03/2020]
The coronavirus has seen the cancellation of a number of startup events across Africa. In addition, yesterday the South African government banned all gatherings…
Meet the 10 African startups selected for the Westerwelle Young Founders Programme
*Correction (13 March 2020): We incorrectly stated that 12 African startups were selected for the Westerwelle Young Founders Programme, when in fact it was…
Quona Capital achieves final close of $203m for financial inclusion fund
US based investment fund Quona Capital has raised $203-million for its Accion Quona Inclusion Fund, to invest in tech startups that focus on financial…
EWB Canada announces launch of $24m Hummingbird Impact venture fund
Engineers Without Borders Canada (EWB Canada) has announced the launch of a $24-million fund to invest in African startups. In a statement yesterday EWB…
Taiwan’s digital minister to speak at Civic Tech Innovation Network forum in Joburg
Taiwan’s Digital Minister Audrey Tang will speak at a three-day forum next week in Johannesburg hosted by The Civic Tech Innovation Network (CTIN). The…
Nigeria based Field Intelligence closes $3.6m Series-A round
Nigerian startup Field Intelligence has announced that it has closed a $3.6-million Series-A funding round to fund the further roll out of its product…
Nigerian identity verification startup Youverify raises $1.5m
Nigerian identity verification startup Youverify has raised a $1.5-million seed investment round. The round was led by Orange Digital Ventures Africa. Tech publication TechNext…
Over €80k in prize money up for grabs in 10th Orange Social Venture Prize
A total of €80 000 in prize money is up for grabs to African innovators who have developed solutions that can help transform the…
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