South Africa’s smallest businesses are punching above their weight when it comes to job creation – but the system is still actively working against…
TLcom Capital raises $40m for TIDE Africa Fund to support entrepreneurs
London-based VC TLcom Capital has announced it has committed $40-million to the Technology and Innovation for Developing Economics (TIDE) Africa Fund. The VC fund’s announcement,…
Ecobank challenge finalists announced
Ecobank has announced the finalists in the Ecobank Fintech Challenge, a competition for African technology startups launched in January. The list includes 20 innovators…
Google Launchpad Accelerator announces six African startup for fourth class
Four Nigerian startups and one each from Kenya and South Africa will join 27 other startups at the 4th class of Google’s Launchpad Accelerator. The…
Architect of Kenya’s Silicon Savannah hits out at delays at Konza Techno City
Progress on Kenya’s Konza Techno City, dubbed “Silicon Savannah”, has been too slow while insufficient budget has been allocated to complete the initiative, says Bitange Ndemo,…
