Google last week launched a new social media service called Shoelace on its Area 120 experimental projects platform. Shoelace aims to keep users “in…
Every1Mobile closes R18m angel round, announces 3 million monthly visits
Every1Mobile (E1M), the company that specialises in building mass audiences via mobile in sub-Saharan Africa, announced that it has raised R18-million in angel investment….
The Barn enterprise development programmes entries close today
Applications for the Bandwidth Barn entrepreneurial course programmes are closing today. The Barn focuses on providing an ecosystem to support both start-up and growth…
Teen science wizz represents Africa at Google Science Fair
The Google Science Fair claims to be the biggest online science fair in the world. It’s tagline “90 ways to change the world,” represents…
Startup Blitz: Wabona, online streaming service for African film and TV
The online streaming space is heating up in Africa, fueled by a huge desire for African media content from consumers inside and out of…
Startup Stock Exchange: global market for startup investing set to launch
On 10 June 10, 2013, the Startup Stock Exchange (SSX) will open its marketplace for startup investing and funding. On SSX, investors of any…
Samsung Africa reaffirms commitment to education at eLearning Africa 2013
Samsung Africa reiterated its commitment to battling the education challenges the continent faces by showcasing several solutions at the eLearning Africa 2013 conference. The…
Startup Blitz: Zapacab talks taxis and being South Africa’s Uber
Ever wished you could just snap your fingers and a taxi would magically appear in front of you? Well, a South African-based startup is…
GoMetro launches in Eastern Cape, brings relief to commuters
As promised, GoMetro is rolling out its traveller information system to railway commuters in the Eastern Cape. The Cape Town startup has a partnered…
Africa’s most promising entrepreneurs get special fundraising opportunity
Venture Capital for Africa (VC4Africa), the large African entrepreneur and investor community, launched an opportunity for promising African entrepreneurs to raise capital. Entrepreneurs selected…
Googler Ory Okolloh joins Omidyar Network in support of government tech
Omidyar Network today announced that Ory Okolloh has joined as a director, investments within the philanthropic investment firm’s government transparency initiative. Okolloh will help…
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