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Omnisient recognised as Data for Society finalist

Omnisient, the Cape Town-based privacy-preserving data collaboration platform, emerged as a finalist for the esteemed Data for Society category at the DataIQ awards held…

CIPC extends deadline for beneficial ownership compliance

South African companies and entities breathed a sigh of relief as the deadline for submitting beneficial ownership information to the Companies and Intellectual Property…

Emerging markets: LCPs shake up small business finance

Small businesses in emerging markets have long been recognised as crucial drivers of inclusive growth and resilience in the face of economic challenges. However,…

Collective responsibility: SA venture builder’s legacy

Mitchan Adams, the founder and CEO of Aions Creative Technology, firmly believes that heritage is not solely about the past; it’s equally about shaping…

Zambian neo-bank Lupiya raises $8.25m in Series A round

Lupiya, a trailblazing neo-bank in Zambia, has achieved a significant milestone by securing $8.25 million in Series A funding. This fundraising endeavour was…

AfricArena’s Tunis summit to spotlight start-up resurgence

In the heart of Tunisia, a groundswell of excitement is building as the nation gears up to host the AfricArena Tunis Summit, set to…

Flapmax & Microsoft launch FA23 cohort for African start-ups

In a move to boost Africa’s digital economy, Flapmax, a pioneering data and AI technology company, has unveiled the 12 companies selected for the…

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…

South Africa seeks tech gurus for BRICS challenge

The SA BRICS Business Council has just announced its search for South Africa’s most talented emerging tech professionals to represent the country in the…

Sehr gut! AfricArena announces first Berlin summit

In a momentous collaboration between AfricArena, Counder, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and CODE University of Applied Sciences, Africa’s tech revolution is set to captivate…

$250k up for grabs to energise African start-ups

The Energy Investment Village’s highly anticipated pitching event, known as the “lion’s den” of the energy sector, has announced an extension of the submission…

Africa’s payments revolution: Moment takes centre stage

MultiChoice Group, in collaboration with Rapyd and General Catalyst, has announced the launch of Moment, a ground-breaking joint venture aimed at revolutionising the payments…

Flow launches the world’s first and only shoppable audience marketplace

MTN MoMo’s R10-a-Day Smartphone Offer Aims to Bridge South Africa’s Digital Divide

Acer Rolls Out Student-Focused Tech in South Africa Ahead of New Term

Flow Unveils World’s First Shoppable Audience Marketplace – A Fintech-Led Revolution in Digital Targeting

Cape Town VC firm HAVAÍC secures $25m second close to power next wave of African tech startups

Binance Pay Unlocks Everyday Crypto Spending in South Africa

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

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TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel