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New $50m fund aims to catalyse South African tech boom

A newly launched venture capital fund is setting its sights on propelling South African and African technology startups to new heights. Conducive Capital, a…

How wider broadband access can help businesses solve their recruitment issues

Investments in infrastructure and more spectrum availability have made it cheaper and easier for operators to roll out mobile broadband networks in both urban…

Xero unveils AI assistant to revolutionise small business accounting

Xero previewed its new AI-powered smart assistant, Just Ask Xero (JAX), at its inaugural Investor Day. JAX aims to transform accounting and advisory services…

HONOR sponsors key ICT summit to boost digital access

HONOR Technologies recently sponsored a major ICT industry event, the ICT Stakeholder Engagement summit, underscoring its commitment to boost digital access and empowerment across…

Cisco teams up with Microsoft and Samsung to improve hybrid meeting experiences

Cisco announced a new partnership with Microsoft and Samsung aiming to enhance collaboration capabilities for hybrid meetings. The companies are introducing integrated video conferencing…

IBM courts SME market with new LinuxONE 4 Express

IBM unveiled a new pre-configured model of its LinuxONE enterprise computing system tailoured for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – the LinuxONE 4 Express….

Cyber Risks Threaten Businesses – But Detection and Response Can Help

Cyber risks top the latest Allianz Risk Barometer, with data breaches, attacks on critical infrastructure, and ransomware being the most pressing concerns for businesses….

Outsized secures Series A funding for global expansion

Outsized, a leading talent-on-demand platform connecting top independent professionals with enterprises, has successfully closed its Series A funding round led by South African venture…

EXAH & Lucky Beard to transform business engagement

In a move set to shake up the way businesses approach marketing and customer engagement, EXAH, a leading Salesforce implementation partner, has joined forces…

Game-changing proptech: Lisa launches in SA

In a move set to shake up South Africa’s commercial real estate landscape, Dutch-based technology platform Lisa BV is launching its smart leasing platform…

Kenyan edutech start-up Skizaa wins $25 000 prize

In a remarkable achievement for Kenyan education technology, Skizaa Education, a pioneering start-up, has clinched the prestigious $25 000 Cognitive Inc. Prize at Edtech…

Solar car start-up Bako Motors drives sustainable future

Bako Motors, a pioneering Tunisian-German solar car start-up, is making waves in the sustainable transportation sector with their innovative approach to urban mobility. Founded…

Ugandan start-ups shine with Korean aid at UMA Trade Fair

The Uganda Manufacturers Association’s (UMA) International Trade Fair in Kampala has been enriched this year by the presence of 20 dynamic entrepreneurs, including five…

Expand North Star: 1 800 start-ups converge in Dubai

In a grand spectacle of entrepreneurial fervour, Expand North Star 2023, the world’s largest start-up show, commenced today in Dubai Harbour, marking the beginning…

Electric vehicle boom: SA sees 127% surge

A new study conducted by Electric Vehicle experts at DriveElectric has unveiled a remarkable surge in electric vehicle (EV) adoption across the globe, with…

Startup Guide Summit to celebrate 10-year mark in Lisbon

In a celebration of a decade of ground-breaking entrepreneurship, Startup Guide has announced the Startup Guide Summit, a milestone event set to take place…

Konnect leads digital payments innovation in Maghreb

Konnect’s victory at the AfricArena Tunisia Summit is not just a confidence-booster, but also opens doors for collaborations with other regional players, particularly in…

Navigating start-up exits: ‘Optimise for success’

A panel of prominent venture capitalists and investment analysts gathered at the AfricArena Tunisia Summit to discuss the nuances of start-up exits in the…

AfricArena Tunisia Summit: Meet the top start-ups!

The AfricArena Tunisia Summit wrapped up on Thursday afternoon with a dazzling awards ceremony, capping off two days of insightful discussions and fierce start-up…

Nigeria aims high: Training 3 million tech talents by 2027

Nigeria’s minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, revealed an audacious plan to train three million tech talents over the next…

South African logitech startup Tripplo closes seed round

Tripplo, the Johannesburg-based logistics software platform, has successfully secured a US$1.8 million equity investment, concluding its seed funding extension round. The round was led…

Cue secures $500k for AI-powered customer service boom

Cue, a pioneering force in AI-driven customer service solutions, has successfully secured $500 000 in funding, a significant leap towards revolutionising customer service through…

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