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ATS London set to invest in African tech start-ups

Africa Tech Summit (ATS) London is gearing up to host its seventh edition on Sunday, 23 June, bringing together industry leaders from across Africa…

SA’s TradeBRICS named top 15 climatetech start-up

TradeBRICS, a leading South African climate technology start-up, has been awarded as one of the top 15 Africa-focused companies tackling climate change by Viva…

South Africa under cybercrime siege, warns Surfshark

South Africa has climbed to fifth place for cybercrime density in 2022, up from sixth in 2021. According to research by cybersecurity company Surfshark,…

Africa’s Cryptocurrency Craze: Transactions Hit $20 Billion a Month

Africa has witnessed a surge in cryptocurrency adoption, with transactions hitting $20 billion a month in 2021, making it the fastest-growing market for cryptocurrency,…

Fintech leaders to convene at FAMS next week

The Finance Africa Magnates Summit (FAMS) is set to bring together top industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts from Monday, 8 to Wednesday, 10 May…

How Vodacom’s Connectivity Project in Noenieput Transformed Lives

Noenieput is a small town in the Kalahari Desert, located approximately 14 kilometers from the Namibian border and 170 kilometers from the nearest main…

Innovation City awards celebrates SA’s best

Innovation City Cape Town recognised the most outstanding individuals and companies making an impact in the business world at its annual awards night last…

African cities can create vibrant digital sectors, drive jobs

Many cities in emerging markets have taken measures to grow digital sectors to develop their local economies and create jobs. African cities can follow…

Autopilot low-code software aims to close tech skills gap

A Cape Town-based software company, Autopilot Workflow Solutions, a low-code workflow software solution, has won Microsoft South Africa Strategic Partner of the Year award…

New $100k funding grant for start-ups in Kenya, Tanzania

Founders who want to scale their impact-driven start-ups in Kenya and Tanzania can now apply to receive a grant investment of up to $100 000….

Local streaming services have edge over global counterparts

Over the last five years, Africa has become a prized territory for multinational streaming services in their ongoing battle for supremacy. While many nations…

SA’s most promising businesses honoured by SAVCA

A multi-store, e-commerce start-up and an energy drink brand were among the winners at this year’s prestigious SAVCA Industry Awards. Hosted by the South…

Yaga raises $2.3m to grow pre-loved fashion market in Africa

Women across Africa and Asia will soon be spoilt for choice when it comes to second-hand clothing after Yaga, a women-founded e-commerce start-up, raised…

$2m in prizes awarded to African youth-led start-ups

Twenty African youth-led enterprises have won grant funding of up to $100 000 each in this year’s African Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge (YouthADAPT) competition….

African start-ups can now enter Global Startup Awards

Entries to the 2023 Global Startup Awards in Africa have officially opened. Start-ups, entrepreneurs, and innovation organisations at all stages of the growth cycle…

Blnk raises $32m to power instant consumer credit in Egypt

Blnk, a fintech start-up that enables instant consumer credit in Egypt, has raised $23.7 million in equity and debt funding, and $8.3 million in…

GPP acquisition offers opportunities for senior developers

In the wake of Africa’s tech talent shortage, financial services firm GPP is set on offering attractive opportunities for senior developers who can help…

Egypt’s Lucky fintech strikes it lucky with 10m users

Lucky, a leading fintech platform for credit products, offers and cashback rewards in Egypt and the Middle East, confirmed that more than 10 million…

Africa’s e-security is the worst among all continents

Africa’s e-security index is the worst among all continents, according to the latest edition of Surfshark’s Digital Quality of Life Index. It scores at…

Hytera brings digital solutions to new KZN municipality

Hytera Communications, the Chinese provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, has announced that the newly established municipality of Ray Nkonyeni in KwaZulu Natal…

AfricaCom 2022: Nonstop innovation to fuel Africa’s digital future

After two years of virtual gatherings, the prestigious annual AfricaCom event – Africa’s largest technology conference – made its in-person return this year. Taking…

Black Girls in Tech unveils new cyber academy

Black Girls in Tech, a United Kingdom-based community aimed at improving women representation in the technology industry, has launched its brand-new cyber academy in…

AfricArena welcomes start-up A-listers to Grand Summit

Hundreds of the world’s finest start-ups, techpreneurs and investors are set to attend the AfricArena Grand Summit which kicks off at the Old Biscuit…

Lenovo at MWC 2025: AI-Powered Laptops, Sustainable Concepts, and a Glimpse into the Future

Smart Tech: Turning the Tide on South Africa’s Water Crisis

Celebrating Innovation: Redmi Note 14 Post-Launch Event in South Africa

Verto Launches Global Business Award to Fuel African Startup Expansion

GITEX Africa: Shaping the Future of Tech and Positioning Africa as a Global Powerhous

Gozem Secures $30M Series B to Fuel Super App Expansion Across Francophone Africa

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

Lucid CEO becomes strategic advisor

Golf 8.5 update with lots of Life

Tariffs trump US new car affordability needs