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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…

SAB Foundation’s Tholoana now open for applications

Entrepreneurs across South Africa are being invited to take part in the prestigious SAB Foundation’s Tholoana enterprise programme, an 18-month initiative aimed at empowering…

Support SMEs to combat SA unemployment, plead experts

South Africa’s unemployment rate has eased marginally to 32.7%, but the number of graduates and young people applying for social development grants is still…

Covid-19 slows investments in East African start-ups

A recent survey of tech start-ups across East Africa reveals that whilst investment levels remained relatively stable over the last twelve months, the heart…

FSAT Labs: These 16 start-ups made the cut

South Africa’s FSAT Labs incubator has announced the selection of 16 start-ups for its tenth cohort, with a focus on empowering women and climate-tech…

Burger Index raises $1.3m to expand F&B analytics platform

Spanish AI start-up Burger Index has secured $1.3 million in seed funding to expand its services in the Gulf Cooperation Council region. The funding…

Bamboo joins SSNUP to boost farmers’ resilience

Bamboo Capital Partners, a specialist impact investor in emerging and frontier markets, has joined the Smallholder Safety Net Upscaling Programme (SSNUP) as an impact…

Countdown begins for AfricArena’s innovative Jhb summit

AfricArena’s Johannesburg Summit is fast approaching, and the excitement is palpable in the African technology ecosystem. This year’s summit promises to be a game-changer,…

Finch predicts game-changing technology trends for finance

Finch Technologies co-founder Michael Bowren shares insights on the technology trends set to transform the financial sector in 2023. From AI-driven customer experiences to…

AI to ‘fundamentally reshape’ fintech companies in Africa

The potential impact of Artificial Intelligence on financial technology companies in Africa cannot be overemphasised. According to Nigel Green, CEO and founder of deVere…

How to choose the right last-mile delivery partner

Logistics technology start-ups are on the rise in Africa, providing solutions for the continent’s e-commerce market. The market has been largely untapped until recently,…

How SA banks are embracing sustainability to drive growth

South African banks are increasingly using digital solutions, technologies and data analytics to personalise offerings and enhance customer experience. According to a new report…

almentor raises $10m to accelerate growth in MENA

almentor, an Egyptian edtech company, has raised $10 million in growth capital in a pre-series C round led by e& capital, the tech investment…

Seacom boosts Africa’s economy with Equiano cable

Seacom, a leading telecommunications and managed services provider in Africa, has launched its services on the Equiano subsea cable after the cable landed in…

Engen Pitch & Polish: Here’s your chance to shine

Attention entrepreneurs and start-up founders. Are you looking for an opportunity to take your business to the next level and gain nationwide exposure? Look…

Women entrepreneurs seek greater investment support

African women business leaders and innovators gathered at the Africa Investment Forum’s special evening session on International Women’s Day to discuss the challenges they…

Blockchain Africa Conference unleashes tech potential

The Blockchain Africa Conference kicks off in Sandton today, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the potential of blockchain technology and its ability to…

Nigeria launches $672m fund to boost tech, creative sectors

Nigeria has launched a $672 million fund to support young investors in the technology and creative sectors. The fund targets individuals between the ages…

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

Gravity is a true driver’s EV SUV