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AfricArena, AWS to host start-up summit in New York

On the eve of its Johannesburg summit, AfricArena has made a ground-breaking announcement that it will also be hosting a conference in New York…

Support SMEs to combat SA unemployment, plead experts

South Africa’s unemployment rate has eased marginally to 32.7%, but the number of graduates and young people applying for social development grants is still…

Covid-19 slows investments in East African start-ups

A recent survey of tech start-ups across East Africa reveals that whilst investment levels remained relatively stable over the last twelve months, the heart…

FSAT Labs: These 16 start-ups made the cut

South Africa’s FSAT Labs incubator has announced the selection of 16 start-ups for its tenth cohort, with a focus on empowering women and climate-tech…

Burger Index raises $1.3m to expand F&B analytics platform

Spanish AI start-up Burger Index has secured $1.3 million in seed funding to expand its services in the Gulf Cooperation Council region. The funding…

Bamboo joins SSNUP to boost farmers’ resilience

Bamboo Capital Partners, a specialist impact investor in emerging and frontier markets, has joined the Smallholder Safety Net Upscaling Programme (SSNUP) as an impact…

Countdown begins for AfricArena’s innovative Jhb summit

AfricArena’s Johannesburg Summit is fast approaching, and the excitement is palpable in the African technology ecosystem. This year’s summit promises to be a game-changer,…

Finch predicts game-changing technology trends for finance

Finch Technologies co-founder Michael Bowren shares insights on the technology trends set to transform the financial sector in 2023. From AI-driven customer experiences to…

AI to ‘fundamentally reshape’ fintech companies in Africa

The potential impact of Artificial Intelligence on financial technology companies in Africa cannot be overemphasised. According to Nigel Green, CEO and founder of deVere…

How to choose the right last-mile delivery partner

Logistics technology start-ups are on the rise in Africa, providing solutions for the continent’s e-commerce market. The market has been largely untapped until recently,…

How SA banks are embracing sustainability to drive growth

South African banks are increasingly using digital solutions, technologies and data analytics to personalise offerings and enhance customer experience. According to a new report…

almentor raises $10m to accelerate growth in MENA

almentor, an Egyptian edtech company, has raised $10 million in growth capital in a pre-series C round led by e& capital, the tech investment…

Seacom boosts Africa’s economy with Equiano cable

Seacom, a leading telecommunications and managed services provider in Africa, has launched its services on the Equiano subsea cable after the cable landed in…

Engen Pitch & Polish: Here’s your chance to shine

Attention entrepreneurs and start-up founders. Are you looking for an opportunity to take your business to the next level and gain nationwide exposure? Look…

Women entrepreneurs seek greater investment support

African women business leaders and innovators gathered at the Africa Investment Forum’s special evening session on International Women’s Day to discuss the challenges they…

Blockchain Africa Conference unleashes tech potential

The Blockchain Africa Conference kicks off in Sandton today, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the potential of blockchain technology and its ability to…

Nigeria launches $672m fund to boost tech, creative sectors

Nigeria has launched a $672 million fund to support young investors in the technology and creative sectors. The fund targets individuals between the ages…

Hong Kong steps up efforts to attract African start-ups

Hong Kong is fast becoming a top destination for start-ups from around the world, and for good reason. With a thriving innovation and technology…

Flat6Labs launches $95m fund for African tech start-ups

Flat6Labs, a leading seed investor in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has announced the launch of a $95 million seed fund,…

Fintechs democratise access to financial services in Africa

Founders Factory Africa’s chief financial officer, Thabiso Foto, highlights the significant role that fintech has played in improving access to financial services across Africa…

Ukheshe vows to take collaborative approach to East Africa

Ukheshe, a leading fintech enablement partner, is taking a collaborative approach to its expansion strategy in East Africa. Anthony Karingi, the company’s vice president…

swiftVEE launches PrysWys to cut SA farmers’ input costs

South African livestock trading pioneers, swiftVEE, have launched PrysWys, an app designed to reduce the input costs for farmers. PrysWys, available on the Apple…

PowerSchool Partners with OneConnect to Expand Customer Base in Africa

PowerSchool, a leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, has announced its first channel partner in Africa, OneConnect. OneConnect, an…

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News

AfricArena, AWS to host start-up summit in New York

Support SMEs to combat SA unemployment, plead experts

Covid-19 slows investments in East African start-ups

FSAT Labs: These 16 start-ups made the cut

Burger Index raises $1.3m to expand F&B analytics platform

Bamboo joins SSNUP to boost farmers’ resilience

Countdown begins for AfricArena’s innovative Jhb summit

Finch predicts game-changing technology trends for finance

AI to ‘fundamentally reshape’ fintech companies in Africa

How to choose the right last-mile delivery partner

How SA banks are embracing sustainability to drive growth

almentor raises $10m to accelerate growth in MENA

Seacom boosts Africa’s economy with Equiano cable

Engen Pitch & Polish: Here’s your chance to shine

Women entrepreneurs seek greater investment support

Blockchain Africa Conference unleashes tech potential

Nigeria launches $672m fund to boost tech, creative sectors

Hong Kong steps up efforts to attract African start-ups

Flat6Labs launches $95m fund for African tech start-ups

Fintechs democratise access to financial services in Africa

Ukheshe vows to take collaborative approach to East Africa

swiftVEE launches PrysWys to cut SA farmers’ input costs

PowerSchool Partners with OneConnect to Expand Customer Base in Africa

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