South Africa’s smallest businesses are punching above their weight when it comes to job creation – but the system is still actively working against…
3 of 6 startups former Dimension Data head has invested in headed by Saffers [Updated]
Former Dimension Data head Brett Dawson revealed today that he has invested in six startups, and has formed Campan, an investment company. Three of the startups…
Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [07/05/2018]
Looking to get into the South African startup scene or brush up on some of your skills? Well, you’ve come to the right place. This…
Just under two days left to apply for Startupbootcamp Johannesburg FastTrack
Startups looking to participate at the Startupbootcamp Africa Johannesburg FastTrack event have just under two days to apply for one of 10 spots with…
These are the two Egyptian startups representing Africa at 500 Startups’s Seed Accelerator
There are 18 companies currently participating in 500 startups‘s 23rd Speed Accelerator cohort. Among those startups, two hail from Egypt: dating app Harmonica and mental health…
Karoo Tech Hub’s Nerd Academy to train community for the gig economy
The Karoo Tech Hub has launched the Nerd Academy programme, a free initiative which aims to offer unemployed people in the Karoo online studying…
Silicon Cape global expansion strategy: Chair to sign deal with Hamburg@Work
Silicon Cape chairperson Sumarie Roodt will next week Wednesday (9 May) sign a collaboration agreement with digital cluster Hamburg@Work in Hamburg, Germany. The collaborative agreement will…
Canadian AI firm acquires Nigerian chatbot directory service QuickHelp
Canadian social enterprise firm 1001 Squared Artificial Intelligence has acquired a Nigerian AI-enabled chatbot and SMS-based directory service QuickHelp for an undisclosed amount. QuickHelp was founded in 2015 by…
Entrepreneurs have just three days left to apply for Startup Nigeria programme
Tech entrepreneurs in Nigeria who have an idea or a solution in agriculture, governance, commerce and fintech have until this Saturday (5 May) to apply…
Egyptian startup La Reina raises $1m from Algebra Ventures, 500 Startups
Egyptian startup La Reina — an online platform for rental couture — has closed a $1-million deal in a Series A funding round led by Egypt’s largest venture…
Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [30/04/2018]
Looking to get into the South African startup scene or brush up on some of your skills? Well, you’ve come to the right place. This…
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