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Lulalend nominated for prestigious African Banker Awards

South Africa’s Lulalend has been nominated for the Fintech of the Year category at the African Banker Awards 2023. The awards, which take place…

Data-free MoyaApp revolutionises digital marketing

South African mobile users are running out of mobile data every day, with a significant portion of their digital marketing landing on deaf ears…

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…

Africa Investment Forum draws $31bn. in investor interest

Africa’s premier investment platform known as the Africa Investment Forum Market Days has drawn $31 billion in investment interest from African and global investors….

MEST Africa announces top 5 start-ups for grand challenge

An Africa-wide technology entrepreneur training programme has announced the five start-ups from five countries who will be going through to the grand finale of…

Will Kayamandi become SA’s first smart township?

While Stellenbosch in the Western Cape is world-renowned, the nearby Kayamandi is now set on becoming South Africa’s first smart township. This is described…

P3 Network to host US Africa Summit in Washington, D.C.

“The opportunity for a private-public partnership with the African leadership at this event aims to deliver a sustainable future for the continent’s technology development.”…

Trend Micro looks to close the cybersecurity skills gap

The cybersecurity space has recently seen rapid growth due to the massive increase in digitalisation, expanding the attack surface. Many organisations have struggled to…

AGF, responsAbility partner to boost agri-SME financing

The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) has partnered with an investment vehicle managed by responsAbility Investments AG (responsAbility) through a $5-million loan portfolio guarantee facility…

Nigerian fintech Touch and Pay wins $50k in challenge

A Nigeria-based fintech, Touch and Pay, has won a $50 000 cash prize in this year’s edition of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge. This announcement was…

R400 million to assist SMEs in agro-processing

A recently-launched fund is offering qualifying small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agro-processing and manufacturing sectors access to much needed debt funding. The South…

Climatetech VC firm Satgana announces first closing of $30m fund

Mazi Mobility, a Kenyan start-up building a network of electric motorbikes, is among the first three planet-positive start-ups who received investment from climatetech venture…

17 funds that could power your net-zero start-up

The world is running out of time to meet its net-zero sustainability targets, and business as usual will not help us reach the…

Gitex Global to make its Africa debut in 2023

Recognising Africa’s potential for technological advancements and its ballooning appetite for innovation, Gitex, the annual showcase by global technology giants and start-ups in Dubai,…

How tech can help stimulate micro economies

Technological advancement is fundamental for economic development. The more accessible the tech is for citizens, the more rapidly the local economy can progress. In…

Women in tech start-ups drive good governance

Women in tech start-ups in South Africa make up less than 25% of the workforce but those that do thrive, stand out. Amanda Fischer…

Relaxed Cybersecurity Could Render Consumers Accidental “Inside Actors”

A new survey from Cisco of general consumers across Europe and Middle East regions reveals interesting trends on device and cybersecurity. Unwitting insider threats…

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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