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MTN Xlerator to boost local supply chains for growth

MTN South Africa has taken a significant step towards bolstering the nation’s supply chains, fueling economic growth, and promoting inclusivity with the launch of…

10 Cape start-up founders inject R152.3m into economy

A transformative milestone in the Western Cape’s business landscape unfolded as Property Point, a leading business accelerator, and sponsor Growthpoint Properties celebrated the graduation…

Buenos Aires tops charts as ultimate city for hybrid workers

Buenos Aires has emerged as the ultimate haven for hybrid workers, according to a recent global study conducted by Savoo. The study analysed 50…

Egyptian start-ups Qardy and Sandah to boost SMMEs

Egyptian start-up Qardy, a marketplace and aggregator for debt financing, has partnered with Sandah, a prominent microfinance start-up, to empower and support SMMEs across…

AfricArena celebrates sustainability and climate pioneers

The AfricArena Nairobi Summit and Africa Climate Tech Festival, jointly hosted by AfricArena and the Catalyst Fund, concluded with an awards ceremony for the…

Entrepreneurial success: Master the offshore IP game

In the global landscape where Intellectual Property (IP) reigns as one of the most coveted assets, it’s imperative for entrepreneurs to grasp the intricacies…

African climatetech start-ups soar, raising $3b since 2019

The AfricArena Nairobi Summit kicked off with an impressive line-up of speakers and insights shared by key figures in the tech and investment sectors….

GEC+ Africa 2024: Igniting African entrepreneurship

The Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC+ Africa) has launched registration for its highly anticipated 2024 event, signalling a major milestone for Africa’s largest gathering of…

Seedstars & Fondation Botnar invest $20m in African youth wellbeing

Seedstars Capital and Fondation Botnar have announced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at improving the wellbeing of young people in Africa. The two organisations are…

#YouTubeBlack Voices fund inspires growth of African creators

YouTube, the leading online video community, demonstrated its unwavering commitment to amplifying black content creators in Africa during a two-day event held in Nairobi,…

Tshimologong empowers youth in gaming and animation

Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct in Johannesburg is making waves in the tech industry by empowering South African youth to excel in the global video…

Eze raises $3.7m to revolutionise African electronics market

Eze, the leading B2B wholesale marketplace for used and new electronics, has successfully raised $3.7 million in seed funding to drive its expansion plans…

Nigeria cash crisis paves way for digital payment providers

Cash shortages in Nigeria have fuelled a surge in digital payments, with fintech companies playing a pivotal role in meeting the rising demand. Mxolisi…

Maltento secures $3.3m to grow insect-based feed solutions

Maltento, a company dedicated to unlocking the functional compounds of insect-based feed solutions, has recently concluded a capital raise of $3.3 million with Sand…

Dawi Clinics secures $8m for expansion in Egypt

Dawi Clinics, the largest chain of outpatient care in Egypt, has raised EGP 250 million (about $8 million) in funding to support the expansion…

Viva AfricArena: African innovation, French investment

The clock is ticking for technology enthusiasts and investors looking to be a part of the highly anticipated Viva AfricArena Summit. With just three…

Telkom FutureMakers joins I’M IN for ideation programme

I’M IN entrepreneurial programme, a leading platform for aspiring entrepreneurs, has announced a new collaboration with Telkom FutureMakers, adding another esteemed funder to its…

VFA launches Go-To-Market bootcamp for African start-ups

Venture for Africa (VFA), a talent community and a leading source for top tech start-up hires on the continent, has announced that applications are…

New AI association in SA to drive education and innovation

Zindi, one of the co-founding members of the South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA), is taking a proactive step towards promoting AI education and…

Addis Ababa to host Global Startup Awards Africa Summit

Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia, has been selected as the host city for the upcoming Global Startup Awards (GSA) Africa Summit in…

Palladium and Bamboo boost fundraising bonds

In a move set to transform the fundraising landscape, global impact firm Palladium has deepened its ties with asset management arm Bamboo Capital Partners,…

Top Southern African start-ups announced at GITEX Africa

Fifteen start-ups hailing from South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe have emerged victorious in this year’s Southern Africa Startup Awards, part of the esteemed…

GTP and InTouch Forge Strategic Partnership to Democratise Access to Card Credentials in Africa

GTP, a specialised provider of prepaid and virtual card processing solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with InTouch, a prominent pan-African fintech, with the…

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