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Moroccan retail-tech start-up WafR now valued at $10m
Moroccan retail-tech start-up WafR has clinched a $120 000 funding round from First Circle Capital. WafR allows brands to broadcast smart promotions to grocers to…
How to make it through first few years of entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship has been hailed as the key to South Africa’s economic recovery – and the good news is that all signs point to it…
Reinvent customer experience through design thinking
Becoming a data-driven start-up is just design thinking in fancy dress. The basic premise is that you simply can’t just trust your gut. You…
Big tech is winning the battle for Africa’s top talent
Technology and software companies in Africa are losing their top talent to big tech giants like Microsoft and Google. This, said experts, will continue…
Social commerce redefines Black Friday frenzy
While retailers are going all out to cash in on today’s Black Friday shopping frenzy, an expert warns that the South African consumer landscape…
VALR goes live in Zambia with kwachas, USD Coin
Zambians can now buy or sell Bitcoin and USD Coin with kwachas following the launch of VALR in the country. This is in addition…
Revio raises $1.1m to solve payments failure conundrum
New products, an expanded team, and access to emerging markets are on the cards for fintech SaaS start-up Revio following the completion of a…
Next Fintech Forum: ‘Fintech’s future unfolding in Africa’
While fintech’s past lies predominately in the United States and its present, squarely in Asia, it would be wise to keep a watchful eye…
SMEs to benefit from ‘fuller e-commerce solution’
Shipping may not be the most attractive aspect of e-commerce, but it’s certainly among the most important in a sector that FNB Merchant Services…
African start-ups weather funding storm with acquisitions
A new report from leading digital economy consultancy TechCabal Insights has revealed that acquisitions have become more frequent in Africa’s tech ecosystem, showing signs…
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