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Clarity AI and AWS advance sustainable investing at scale

Clarity AI, a leading provider of environmental and social insights, has announced its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to leverage the latter’s generative…

IBM and AWS strengthen alliance to propel generative AI solutions across critical use cases

IBM announced a significant expansion of its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to empower mutual clients in unlocking the full potential of generative…

Google Hustle Academy empowers 5,300 small businesses across Africa

Google’s Hustle Academy has celebrated the graduation of 5,300 small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria. This milestone marks the…

Top tech start-ups vie for innovation glory at Grand Summit

Cape Town is poised to witness an exhilarating battle of innovation as over 30 of Africa’s leading tech start-ups gear up to compete in…

AfricArena Grand Summit: Top speaker line-up unveiled

The Mother City is gearing up for an exhilarating gathering of entrepreneurial minds as the AfricArena Grand Summit 2023 approaches, promising a powerhouse of…

AfricArena Grand Summit draws 500+ investors to CPT

In a countdown to innovation, the global spotlight shines on the Mother City as the AfricArena Grand Summit 2023, the pinnacle of Cape Town…

Kgodiso Fund fuels Khula! for agricultural revolution

In a significant move for South Africa’s agricultural landscape, Khula!, an agritech digital ecosystem, welcomed the Kgodiso Development Fund as its latest investor during…

African start-ups shine at AfricArena Safarilex Bootcamp

“Our home base will always be Africa, but we want to start competing at an international level because we can definitely beat them on…

FSDAi commits $19.5m to bolster climate resilience in Africa

FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi), the investing arm of FSD Africa, announced a significant investment of US$19.5 million in climate adaptation and climate-aligned infrastructure projects…

Africa Climate Tech: Innovators, investors and leaders unite

Kenya’s capital city is poised to this week host an invite-only, game-changing event that will put the spotlight squarely on the innovators, investors, and…

Self-service technology & personalisation: A generational blend

Vis Govender, co-founder of Everything.Insure and group CEO of FirstEquity Group, says self-service technology is reshaping customer experiences across generations. Personalisation remains crucial in…

Kenya’s EV revolution: Spiro sparks clean ride

In an electrifying development, Kenya has shifted into high gear towards a cleaner, greener future. The country has partnered with Spiro, Africa’s electric motorcycle…

Anchor raises $2.4m seed funding for expansion

Anchor, a pioneering pan-African Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider, has announced a successful seed funding round of $2.4 million. The capital injection will be utilised to…

Africa’s Business Heroes announces top 10 finalists

Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), a philanthropic initiative by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, has unveiled this year’s top ten finalists after an…

JoJo Tanks’ Cutting-Edge Tech: Introducing JoJo Monitor for Water Management

In the realm of technological innovation, sometimes it’s the most unexpected places that yield groundbreaking solutions. JoJo Tanks, South Africa’s venerable water tank manufacturer,…

Chimoney: From financial uncertainty to fintech trailblazer

In the heart of Toronto, amidst the bustling world of fintech innovation, a remarkable story has unfolded – one that exemplifies the indomitable human…

Cracking the code: A deep dive into world of fintech

Join Prof. Vivienne Lawack as she delves into the transformative world of fintech, dissecting its impact on the financial sector, and unravelling the enigmatic…

R1m boost for women tech entrepreneurs in SA

The MTN Foundation has launched its second annual Women in Digital Business Challenge. This challenge, which reflects its dedication to empowering women in the…

AfricArena & EDF to supercharge Africa’s energy ecosystem

AfricArena, Africa’s premier tech accelerator, and Électricité de France (EDF), one of the world’s leading utility companies, have announced a strategic partnership that will…

€10k lifeline for SA start-ups in Irish Tech Challenge

South African start-ups can now apply to receive up to €10 000 (about R200 000) in funding in a local edition of the Irish Tech…

Skills for Success bridges Africa’s ICT gender gap

Digital technologies have ushered in a new era of connectivity and interaction, reshaping the way we work, share experiences, and build communities. However, Sub-Saharan…

Yuppiechef duo invests in Livecopper building fixtures

Andrew Smith and Shane Dryden, co-founders of the South African e-commerce platform Yuppiechef, have made a significant move in the investment arena through their…

Archary ignites BaaS innovation with Ukheshe strategic drive

In the bustling realm of business, Ukheshe, a Banking as a Service (BaaS) and embedded finance enabler, stands as a testament to the extraordinary…

Why South Africa’s AI Moment Demands Bold Leadership, Not Just Tech Adoption

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Why 3 Out of 4 South African SMEs Still Can’t Raise Capital

Huawei Cloud and Elenjical Solutions Partner to Accelerate Financial Digital Transformation in Africa

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Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

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