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New UNICEF-backed platform looking to crowdsource innovation

A new platform has launched with the aim of crowdsourcing innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing problems. Called CauseTech, the platform comes out…

Tanzanian water filter innovation claims prestigious prize

Transitioning from being an successful engineer to a successful entrepreneur takes some doing. In an attempt to recognise and promote both innovation and business…

Tshwane free WiFi project provides model for social impact bond

Model could help with municipal infrastructure challenges A free WiFi project that has successfully taken root in Tshwane could set the pattern for social…

Venture Bus opens for applications to build 40 impactful startups in Africa

Ampion is back. This year, five Venture Bus tours will travel across a total of 14 African countries on a mission to join participants…

Here’s all you need to know about WeChat’s new on-demand courier startup Picup

At the Picup launch last night, WeChat wanted the guest to walk home knowing three things: that Picup is going to revolutionarise the on-demand…

Loyalty payments on the rise for SA ecommerce, according to survey

PayU, a leading online payment provider in South Africa, has released some interesting data from a recent study about South African’s online payment habits….

Major startup event DEMO Africa 2015 extends applications

The deadline for one of the continent’s biggest startup events applications to DEMO Africa 2015 has been extended. The application window which was scheduled…

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