Africa

Phonebook replacer Truecaller says mobile-first Africa shows great potential for growth

The phonebook is a critical tool for billions of people who use it on a daily basis — but despite all of today’s advanced…

Kenya’s Easy Taxi finally introduces cashless payment method

Since Uber made inroads into Africa’s market two years ago, alternative taxi startups have been trying to find new ways to compete with the…

Africa’s top business schools to accelerate entrepreneurship through collaborative AAAE initiative

Some of Africa’s top business schools have formed a partnership to accelerate entrepreneurship, job creation and economic development on the continent. The African Academic…

$100m Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme reveals 1k finalists

Hailing from across all corners of the continent, and over 20 000 applications later, the finalists for the US$100-million Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP)…

5 important trends that show Africa’s venture scene is on the rise

New data from VC4Africa, a startup funding platform, revealed that startups are contributing more to job creation while the investment scene is steadily growing….

DEMO Africa 2015 startup competition opens for applications

The major pan-African startup competition, DEMO Africa 2015, is upon us and startups are encouraged to apply now. The application window is open until…

Neotel, Western Cape Government plan mass broadband rollout

In efforts to lessen South Africa’s digital divide, public institutions, businesses and communities in the Western Cape could see the rollout of new broadband…

Tech startup scoops up impact funding to improve Kenyan farming

Kenyan tech startup iProcure has recently secured investment from Invested Development (ID) — a global early stage impact investment fund manager. The startup helps…

She Leads Africa launches competition to empower tech savvy ladies

She Leads Africa, an initiative empowering women in the continent’s entrepreneurial tech scene, is launching a business pitch competition seeking talented women in West…

Evernote competition looks to Africa for new in-house app dev

African developers, listen up. Popular productivity app Evernote, in partnership with The African Technology Foundations (ATF), has announced that it is searching for talented…

Lamudi puts a real estate agent in your pocket as it launches Android app

Africa Internet Holding-backed real estate startup, Lamudi, has launched an Android version of its mobile app. People looking to buy, rent or sell real…

Samsung showcases Solar Powered Internet Schools in Senegal

Less than 25% of Africa’s rural areas have access to reliable electricity supplies, says Samsung Electronics. This affects many individual’s access to basic services…

PayPal finally extends services to Nigeria, 9 other emerging markets

Online payments have picked up steam across the world, but certain countries, mostly due to lack of telecommunications infrastructure and the threat of fraud,…

Microsoft is all about Moroccan women with new cloud startup academy

Blazing through Africa and pretty much doing its thing, Microsoft 4Afrika, in conjunction with the Association of Women Entrepreneurs in Morocco (AFEM), and INWI…

Deloitte’s Fast50 takes a swing at finding African tech’s best and brightest

Growing a successful business can be hard work, and sometimes you just wish you had some recognition for all the blood, sweat and tears…

SleepOut embarks on ‘Zanzibar to Lagos African Tour’ to connect with community

Offering a digital marketplace can be a challenging endeavour — particularly when it comes to connecting with the very users who populate your platform….

DEMO Africa competition extends application deadline for startups

Your startup still has time to enter the DEMO Africa competition. One of Africa’s biggest startup pitch events is keeping its application process open…

SA tech company launches Vuya solar powered tablet

South African tech company Millbug has recently announced its Vuya tablet PC together with its grand vision of bringing affordable gadgets to local areas…

The Future Africa Awards and Summit announce global expansion

This week, the Central Working Committee of the Future Africa Awards & Summit(TFAAS) announced its formal global expansion of its brain trust.Conversely, the TFAAS…

Government and big business must work together to grow SA’s SME sector

As Nigeria’s economic growth has eclipsed South Africa’s, it brings to light areas where the country’s growth potential is not being realised. Growing the…

SA Cleantech Innovation Programme is calling all green startups

The South African Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP) for SMEs has officially launched in South Africa. In collaboration with GEF, UNIDO and TIA, the programme…

How Nigeria’s economic boom could be down to improved payment systems

With Nigeria having recently eclipsed South Africa as the continent’s biggest economy, it is worth taking a look the nation’s progress from the perspective…

Hyprop and MTN Bring Call of Duty Tournament to Shift Gaming Experience

How Digital Platforms Are Enhancing Culture and Connectivity for Tourists in Portugal

South African Shoppers Tempted With Free Tablets As Windows 10 Deadline Nears

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

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

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel