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Agriculture’s digital harvest: IoT cultivates profits

The agriculture IoT market is on the brink of explosive growth, according to a new report by Future Market Insights Inc. Projections indicate a…

Nigeria to host Africa Tech Female Founder Summit

TLcom Capital, an Africa-focused venture capital firm, has unveiled plans for its fifth annual Africa Tech Female Founder Summit, set to take place on…

Energy Investment Village: African clean-tech brilliance

The Green Energy Africa Summit is gearing up for its high-stakes Energy Investment Village, a pivotal platform where ten leading African clean-tech start-ups…

Africa’s young health entrepreneurs honoured

The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) and Speak Up Africa have announced the winners of the second edition of the Africa…

SAVCA welcomes 5 new board members at AGM

The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) welcomed five distinguished professionals to its board at an annual general meeting held earlier…

Africa Proptech Forum to pioneer innovation in real estate

The much-awaited Africa Proptech Forum is set to kick off on 11 October 2023 at the Marriott Hotel, Melrose Arch in Johannesburg, South Africa….

Top speakers announced for 2023 Africa Tech Festival

Africa, with its abundant economic potential and widespread adoption of digital technology, stands at the threshold of explosive growth. The continent’s digital transformation, particularly…

Startupbootcamp AfriTech invites ASIP applications

Startupbootcamp AfriTech, an accelerator programme cultivating African start-ups, has opened applications for the fourth cohort of its highly commended ASIP accelerator programme. Providing a…

Open banking paves way for SA banks and fintechs

Explore the potential of open banking and its projected market value of over $123.7 billion by 2031 in this insightful piece by Christopher Ball,…

Gender lens investing: Unleashing billions for greater equity

Value for Women, a catalyst for equity, guided 25 fund managers, impacting more than $100 billion of assets towards gender lens investing between 2020…

$15m loan boosts African start-ups in Cape Verde

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the government of Cape Verde, an island nation located off the western coast of Africa, have announced the…

SA Innovation Summit to ‘unlock Africa’s tech power’

The African tech scene is burgeoning with unprecedented opportunities for local start-ups, as advancements in AI, blockchain, renewable energy, and other pioneering technologies become…

ClickSendNow partners with AI pioneer ThetaRay

In a breakthrough move that marks the continued rise of South African tech on the global stage, homegrown fintech leader ClickSendNow announced a strategic…

SA tackles unprecedented unemployment with learnerships

As South Africa battles the highest unemployment rate globally, reaching 32.9% in the first quarter of 2023, the country is at a critical juncture…

Infinetix and Blackshots join forces to bridge digital divide

In a bid to bridge South Africa’s digital divide, leading system integration company Infinetix and investment firm Blackshots have formed a strategic alliance. The…

OceanHub Africa welcomes 8 start-ups driving change

OceanHub Africa (OHA), the renowned non-profit ocean-impact catalyst, has revealed the selection of its fourth cohort consisting of eight promising ocean-minded start-ups. The chosen…

10 Southern African start-ups triumph in fintech challenge

Ten cutting-edge Southern African start-ups have been awarded for their inventive solutions aimed at bridging the financial accessibility gap for underserved communities. The awards…

GIZ & Seedstars launch financial inclusion drive in Palestine

GIZ GmbH and Seedstars announced today the launch of the Enhancing Financial Inclusion in Palestine (EFIP) initiative. This joint endeavour aims to foster innovation…

Kasha lands $21m for pan-African scale-up

East Africa’s leading digital health access platform, Kasha, has announced a successful Series B fundraising round of $21 million, led by Knife Capital, a…

Verto simplifies cross-border payments for SA enterprises

South African enterprises seeking expansion beyond the African continent into Europe and the United States often face a labyrinth of complexities. According to the…

Tech-driven innovation: SA start-ups draw investor attention

In a world driven by technological advancements, investors are eyeing technology-enabled businesses in South Africa as promising opportunities for growth and innovation. According to…

WWBA announces open call for women founders, investors

Women Who Build Africa (WWBA), a vibrant community that caters to the needs and growth of women in technology across the African continent, has…

African ingenuity in focus: GIIG Africa teams up with Gigaton

The Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG) Africa has announced its collaboration with the Gigaton Opportunity Initiative, launched by Social Alpha and RISE, as part…

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