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DISF invites ‘cutting-edge tech’ to apply for 800k grants

Applications are now open for the Design Innovation Seed Fund (DISF) – designers, inventors, entrepreneurs and product developers with pre-revenue innovations can apply for…

Algorithms for social good: tech enables future of mobility

Traditional approaches to credit scoring mean that millions of working South Africans are denied fair access to vehicle financing – in turn, depriving them…

11 African start-ups shine at Telecel demo day in Dakar

While the global tech ecosystem experiences a funding regression, African tech start-ups raised more than double what they did last year. The success of…

Fintech boom: African start-ups going from zero to hero

At the end of 2021, Africa saw close to $5 billion invested in tech start-ups. Fintech, especially, has seen one of the largest expansions with $2…

Digital Pods can be game-changer for youth unemployment

Mindworx, a South African technology-focused digital talent and solutions agency, has launched its Digital Pods, which it believes solve the corporate skills challenge while…

realme and Jumia to boost smartphone adoption in Africa

With a global user base of more than 85 million, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, realme, could be set for rapid expansion across Africa…

Nature-positive start-ups are good for business – new report

Financial institutions could benefit by adjusting their investment strategies towards start-ups that protect and grow nature. This is the finding of a first-of-its-kind analysis…

VC to pump $10m into South African, African startups [update]

Update: This article has been updated to include additional commentary from PriceCheck founder and CEO Kevin Tucker. Cape Town-based venture capital firm Silvertree Internet…

Investors should look to private equity in Sub-Saharan Africa, says CEO of SAVCA

Private equity in Africa is set to present significant opportunities, says CEO of the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA), Erika van der…

Innotribe Startup Challenge looks to Africa, Latin America for fintech innovation

Global provider of secure financial messaging, SWIFT has announced that its innovation arm, Innotribe Startup Challenge, will be expanding its focus to include emerging fintech…

More startups should leverage big data during festive seasons, says FNB

Big data doesn’t just benefit big business. According to head of analytics for FNB Business, Yudhvir Seetharam, more startups are leveraging the power of…

Most startup founders fear the tech industry is in a bubble, survey finds

Over the past two years there’s been a lot of talk regarding “unicorns”, or startups carrying US$1-billion valuations. While the buzzword still makes for…

Absa ’empowered’ 4k small business owners over four months

South African banking institution Absa has announced its “empowerment” of 4 000 small business owners through events. The attendees were primarily made up of…

Study: impact investment deployed in West Africa amounts to $852m in 2014

The impact investing industry in West Africa may be small, though it is growing, and amounted to US$852-million in 2014. This is according to…

Tritech Media purchases part of gaming platform GameZBoost

South African media technology company Tritech Media has this week purchased a 45% stake in Johannesburg-based white label gaming platform, GameZBoost, for an undisclosed…

$100m Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship programme gears up for 2016

The Tony Elumelu Foundation will be looking for applicants for its US$100-million Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP) for emerging African entrepreneurs in 2016. On the…

Livestock management app Modisar named Seedstars World Botswana winner

Livestock management app Modisar was crowned the Seedstars World regional winner in Gaborone, Botswana on 27 November. This event marked the end of Seedstars…

Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [30/11/2015]

Looking to get into the South African startup scene or scratch up on some of your skills? Well, you’ve come to the right place….

Triggerfish Animation Studios named Western Cape Business of the Year

South African animation powerhouse, Triggerfish Animation Studios, was named the Western Cape Business of the Year at the Premier’s Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards (PERA). It…

PE incubator boasts 25% growth, takes on 10 new tech startups

The SEDA Nelson Mandela Bay ICT Incubator (SNII) has taken on 10 new ICT and tech startups and shown a 25% growth for its…

Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme 2016 calls for mentors

The Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP), a supporter of African-owned businesses, is looking for mentors for its inaugural startup programme. The initiative is founded…

Gust, Africa Business Angel Network partner to support early-stage investment

One of the world’s largest global match-making platforms for high-growth entrepreneurs and early-stage investors, Gust, and the Africa Business Angel Network (ABAN) have partnered…

Microsoft 4Afrika introduces PR toolkit to help startups build their brands

A one-stop resource for Africa’s entrepreneurs who seek to up their PR game have launched. The 52-page interactive document, by the Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative,…

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