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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…

VitruvianMD Secures $1.25 Million Funding to Revolutionise Medical Diagnostics

VitruvianMD, a pioneering medtech startup, has raised an impressive $1.25 million (equivalent to over R23 million) in their recent Seed Extension II funding round….

Vodacom Launches First SME Summit to Empower South African Small Businesses

Telecommunications leader Vodacom has unveiled a pioneering initiative, the inaugural Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) Summit, titled #SMEThriveSummit. This strategic endeavor is designed to…

Uber Eats Partners with African Management Institute to Enhance South Africa’s Restaurant Industry

In a strategic move that underscores its commitment to the growth and sustainability of South Africa’s restaurant sector, Uber Eats has unveiled a groundbreaking…

AfricArena unveils stellar line-up for Nairobi summit

The stage is set for a start-up tour de force as the AfricArena Nairobi Summit unveiled a line-up of esteemed speakers who are poised…

Screan accelerates gig economy with online used car sales

In South Africa’s bustling gig economy, a transformative wave is gaining momentum, led by pioneering technology start-ups like Screan. This digital platform orchestrates seamless…

Moove secures $76m funding to drive global expansion

Moove, the ground-breaking mobility global fintech, has announced a substantial infusion of $76 million in new funding, a testament to its mission of revolutionizing…

Could private equity on the African continent do better?

Bryan Turner, partner at Spear Capital, reimagines the trajectory of African private equity. He uncovers the challenges, seizes the opportunities, and explores innovative strategies that…

Knife Capital: $50m Series B fund triumphs

In a significant development for African innovation, Knife Capital has successfully concluded the final close of its $50 million African Series B expansion fund,…

Enter Now To Be The Next Entrepreneur of the Year®

Sponsored by Business Partners In recognition of the unwavering determination and success of South African entrepreneurs, we proudly announce the launch of the Business…

Fledge Capital backs top online watch retailer Luxury Time

A premium online watch retailer in South Africa, Luxury Time, has caught the eye of Fledge Capital, a renowned independent investment company. Celebrating its…

SOUK Farms, Goodwell join forces in Rwanda

In a move to foster inclusive growth and sustainable agriculture in Africa, Goodwell Investments has announced an investment in SOUK Farms, Rwanda’s leading horticultural…

Critical infrastructure: Combat cyberattacks in SA

As cyberattacks become more sophisticated and aggressive, South Africa needs an urgent and integrated approach to protect its critical infrastructure, warns Adius Ncube, partner…

+OneX targets major expansion in digital transformation

+OneX, a forward-thinking solutions and systems integrator within the Reunert Group, has exceeded its initial targets by taking on board over 300 clients and…

Why is no one talking about venture building in Africa?

In his thought-provoking article, Daniel Novitzkas, co-founder at Specno, explores the underappreciated potential of venture building in Africa and its role in nurturing the…

Women in property: She Builds graduates shatter glass ceiling

Property Point and Growthpoint Properties are celebrating the ground-breaking success of their women-only enterprise development programme, She Builds. Designed to break down the gender…

Empowering women in Africa’s fintech revolution

In honour of Women’s Month in South Africa, Taryn Augoustatos, chief financial officer at Finch Technologies, explores the dynamic landscape of African fintech. Discover…

The Great Smartphone Showdown: A Decade of Samsung vs. Apple

Samsung Brings Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification and Sleep Apnea Features to Galaxy Watch in South Africa

How Lyra and Courtne Marland are shaping communication with AI

Is the HONOR X9C the Right Smartphone for Startups and Entrepreneurs?

ALX South Africa Expands Digital Training as PYEI Report Highlights Youth Job Growth