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Mastering AI: 5 key considerations for business success

Helm chief executive Dawood Patel urged businesses to adhere to fundamental principles when incorporating artificial intelligence into their operations. Drawing from his extensive experience…

YES sets sail: MENA market entry, Asian alliances await

In a move set to redefine the logistics landscape in the Middle East and North Africa, Yobante Express (YES), Africa’s pioneering logistics technology start-up,…

Lengo AI empowers Africa’s corner shops with data magic

With their innovative use of artificial intelligence and dedicated field agents, African start-up Lengo AI is ushering in a new era of reliable data…

EMERGING Valley 2023: Uniting continents, igniting innovations

The seventh edition of EMERGING Valley, a globally renowned business forum founded by entrepreneur and author Samir Abdelkrim, is set to take place on…

Financial inclusion: COVA Africa triumphs in CATAPULT

COVA Africa, a cutting-edge insurtech firm from Douala, Cameroon, emerged triumphant at the sixth edition of CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa – Togo Edition. The event,…

ICT sector defies odds, tops VC investments

The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) released its annual Venture Capital Industry Survey, revealing significant trends in the region’s investment…

GSA Africa Summit: Showcasing Africa’s start-up pioneers

Ethiopia’s entrepreneurial landscape is set to receive a significant boost as the Global Startup Awards (GSA) Africa Summit kicks off from Wednesday, 25 to…

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…

Change champions: Krutham celebrates impact innovators

Krutham, previously known as Intellidex, has honoured exceptional African organisations and individuals for their commendable efforts in impact investing across the continent. The inaugural…

Plural’s AI-Powered Policy Tracking Platform Expands into Africa

Plural, a trailblazing artificial intelligence (AI)-powered policy tracking platform, has set its sights on Africa, announcing its strategic expansion to facilitate access to public…

Vodacom Western Cape Invests R570 Million to Bolster Digital Connectivity

In a substantial move towards bolstering digital connectivity and fostering inclusivity, Vodacom Western Cape has announced a strategic investment of R570 million for the…

Digital revolution: Africa embraces increasing screen time

In an era defined by digital transformation and technological innovation, African nations are not exempt from the global shift towards increased screen time. As…

Tech titans set to illuminate AfricArena summit in Nairobi

The anticipation is building as Nairobi – the home of East Africa’s leading start-up ecosystem, gears up to host the 2023 AfricArena summit in…

Kenya’s tech innovation shines amid investment slowdown

In the face of a recent dip in investment across the African continent, Kenya stands as an unyielding beacon of entrepreneurial activity, particularly within…

Innovation Edge offers funding for child literacy innovations

In a bid to bolster child literacy and language acquisition in South African households, Innovation Edge has announced the commencement of applications for funding…

SA’s Omnisient joins TechCrunch start-up battle

In a landmark achievement for South African technology innovation, Omnisient, a data analytics fintech company focused on driving financial inclusion, has been chosen as…

FSS launches BLAZE, a cutting-edge payments platform

Financial Software & Systems (FSS), a global trailblazer in payments technology solutions, has unveiled BLAZE, an avant-garde payments technology platform meticulously crafted to meet…

Weekday redefines hiring with peer-endorsed trust

In a bid to bridge the trust gap in the hiring of tech teams, Weekday has raised $2.2 million in seed funding to launch…

Fintech solutions: Expert’s top tips for African start-ups

In the ever-evolving landscape of business technology, the importance of financial technology has surged dramatically. African companies, in particular, are witnessing a fintech revolution…

RapidDeploy: HAVAÍC deepens investment in 911 solutions

HAVAÍC, a venture capital firm headquartered in Cape Town, has announced an additional investment in RapidDeploy, building upon its participation in a bridge round…

Google lifts veil on AI First accelerator for African start-ups

Google has unveiled its latest initiative, the “Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First,” designed to provide crucial support to African start-ups seeking to leverage…

Kura partners with Avaya for contact centre transformation

Kura, the United Kingdom’s leading independent outsourcer, and Avaya Enterprise Cloud have embarked on a collaboration that vows to reshape contact centre capabilities across…

Dakar summit set to boost healthtech start-ups across Africa

Building upon the success of the inaugural summit in Kigali, Rwanda earlier this year, the Senegalese capital, Dakar, is gearing up to host a…

Epson Survey Reveals Surge in Demand for Projectors as Home Cinema Trend Takes Off

Opera Mini Brings Free AI to South Africa, Tackling Data Costs and Boosting Digital Inclusion

HONOR X7c: Does This Budget Beast Deliver on Battery and That 108MP Camera?

Umvuzo Health Turns 21 with a Tech-Driven Medtech Model That’s Redefining Corporate Healthcare

Kazang Brings Card Payments to Spaza Shops, Driving Fintech-Fuelled Financial Inclusion

Flutterwave Launches Accelerate Workshop to Upskill Young Africans in Tech

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Slate Truck is an outrageously sensible pickup

Red Bull wings for Lucid – not Tesla

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