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A tale of two online shopping giants: Konga & Jumia put to the test

They both claim to be the largest ecommerce platform in Nigeria and Africa — even though they won’t make their sales figures publicly available…

Kenya’s BitPesa announces $1.1m investment led by Pantera Capital

Despite recent tales of Bitcoin’s demise, people still seem to be throwing money at startups focusing on the virtual currency, especially in the remittance space. Led…

Vuga: Africa’s smart music-streaming service for your every mood

Nigeria’s music industry is regarded as the most popular in Africa considering the numerous continentally acclaimed and globally heard music superstars that are filling…

IBM invests $61m to help Johannesburg tech hub grow

Johannesburg’s Braamfontein has been making steady moves into becoming the tech hub of Johannesburg, in fact, many see it as one already. The Johannesburg…

MEDO’s startup truck starts off in Cape Town to educate local entrepreneurs

It’s 2015, and MEDO (Micro Enterprise Development Organisation) is back with its mobile office for South African entrepreneurs. Called Treppie, its mobile truck sets…

SA university partners with Canadian, Indian institutes to boost startup growth

South Africa’s Wits University has just announced a partnership with Canada’s Ryerson University and the Bombay Stock Exchange Institute in India, in a mission…

5 valuable things you should know about SA’s ecommerce scene

Thinking back to some of the golden nuggets shared at this year’s eCommerce Africa Confex in Cape Town, South Africa, one can’t help but…

Alibaba to acquire digital mapping platform AutoNavi for $1.5 billion

Alibaba, the Chinese ecommerce giant which is currently working on a US IPO, has acquired AutoNavi, one of the leading providers of ‘digital map…

Savannah Fund intros 3 new tech startups for its accelerator class

Savannah Fund has recently announced the third batch of tech startups to take place in the Fund’s accelerator class. The group includes BIGxGh from…

Twenty Fifty is Cape Town’s clubhouse for freelancers and entrepreneurs

The 17th century English coffee-houses, to quote Steven Johnson, were places where people “would get together from different fields of expertise and their ideas…

5 tips all expats should consider before launching a startup in China

Rui Ma is close to closing her 10th early stage tech investment in Greater China since joining the global seed fund and accelerator 500…

eLearning Africa Conference kicks-off end of May, to focus on innovation

In an effort to unite developers, researchers, techies and teachers, the eLearning Africa Conference will be taking place from 28 to 30 May in…

These are the 10 inspiring finalists of Innovation Prize for Africa 2014

The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) recently announced the finalists of the prestigious Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) 2014. Like the years before, the 10…

Built in Africa: Olivia Mukam on solutions for Africa’s micro problems

Built in Africa focuses on entrepreneurs, startups and technologies that are affecting the continent and empowering African people. Non-profits are important and harnessing the…

Social lending startup Lendico launches in SA, to finance the underbanked

Africa Internet Holding (AIH) recently announced the launch of Lendico in South Africa — a digital alternative to banks that enables investors to directly…

Integr8 boosts SA’s tech skills, opens up new internship programme

ICT management company Integr8 recently announced that it has invested in the future of South Africa’s ICT sector by making available its new internship…

MallForAfrica links overseas ecommerce sites to Nigeria’s growing consumers

As Nigeria’s middle class continues to grow, the demand for luxury and consumer shopping is only set to increase. Online shopping has started to…

China’s mobile commerce 2014 reveals online shopping habits [Infographic]

We know that China’s ecommerce market is set to see US$274.5 billion in spending in 2014, but how much of that will be done…

How SA’s SteadiDrone is bringing awesome flying ‘copters to the world

The use of UAVs (or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) has ruled the headlines over the last few years. These flying machines, also known as drones,…

SA’s Stanchion Payment Solutions heads to Europe, sets sight on global market

South African company Stanchion Payment Solutions has recently opened up its European regional office based in London. The tech company focuses on implementing, managing…

Lighting up Kenya: M-KOPA Solar hits 60 000 users countrywide

Established in 2011 to end the dependency on kerosene lamps and fuel in Kenya, M-KOPA Solar, an innovative asset financing company that sells solar…

Ghana’s Start Smart is a unique online bookkeeping service for entrepreneurs

A new Ghana-based startup wants to give small African businesses a leg up via an online portal that provides tools and resources for financial…

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