The U.S. government’s decision to ban TikTok, the immensely popular short-form video app owned by China’s ByteDance, has sent shockwaves through the tech industry,…
eAr Academy ‘democratises quality music education’
Technology has democratised music, and anyone with a laptop can now release a record. But, as successful musicians will attest, it takes far more…
5 signs your start-up could do with a new delivery partner
South Africa’s e-commerce market is booming, and many start-ups are benefiting from the rapid growth thanks to innovative delivery mechanisms. A make-or-break factor to…
Kwely launches game-changing ‘Made in Africa’ marketplace
International buyers can now source high-quality, unique, and locally made products from across Africa. This, after Kwely Inc. lifted the veil on a B2B…
Ventures Platform fund surpasses $40m target
A pan-African VC firm championing the next generation of African technology entrepreneurs, Ventures Platform, closed its early-stage and intercontinental fund at $46 million. This…
Taking responsibility for using AI for good in Africa
Artificial intelligence is enriching various aspects of our business and private lives: it drives the business strategies, operations and marketing activities of our enterprises…
Supply chain start-up Suplyd closes $1.6m funding round
Suplyd, an Egypt-based start-up that digitizss supply chain operations for the MENA region’s hotels, restaurants, and catering (HORECA) industries, announced their $1.6M pre-seed round…
Recycling start-up exits the Edge Growth Action ESD Fund
A 100% black-owned recycling start-up, Mpilenhle Recycling in KwaZulu-Natal, has become another example of how growth support initiatives are integral to drive entrepreneurs to…
How small business funding has changed in 2022
Fintech company GroWise Capital, a specialist small business funder, has identified key changes in the funding industry the past year. These include application data,…
Apply now to join Accra-based MEST class of 2024
Applications are open for the 2024 cohort of the MEST training programme – a 12-month initiative physically hosted in Accra and designed to give…
Fresh controversy rocks jittery cryptocurrency market
As renewed controversy grips the global cryptocurrency market, the founder of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations believes the scrutiny will,…
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