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Infographic: The 120 tech companies that operate in Africa’s logistics sector

A new report based on data gathered in the second and third quarter of the year has identified 120 tech companies that operate in…

Here are the nine finalists for Innovating Justice Challenge 2019 in Southern Africa

The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) has announced the finalists of its 2019 Innovating Justice Challenge in Southern Africa. HiiL said in…

Qwballies launches startup challenge for queer, non-binary, trans women

Non-profit organisation Queer Women in Business + Allies (Qwballies) is calling on queer African women to apply for its QWB+A Startups Pitch Challenge. Qwballies…

Meet the Ghanaian and Nigerian teams in FbStart Accelerator’s 2019 cohort

Facebook and Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) have announced the teams selected for the second cohort of the FbStart Accelerator. The accelerator, which launched its first…

Smart solar geyser startup Plentify wins EDF Pulse Africa SA

Cape Town based smart solar geyser startup Plentify has been named the winner of the SA finals of the EDF Pulse Africa innovation contest….

Dentsu Aegis Network SA announces launch of Female Foundry programme

Branding agency Dentsu Aegis Network SA has announced the launch of Female Foundry, an initiative to support local female entrepreneurs. Dentsu Aegis Network SA said…

Cape Verde ticketing startup Passafree wins Seedstars Praia

Cape Verde ticketing startup Passafree has been named as the winner of this year’s Seedstars Praia pitching event. The Praia-based startup has developed a mobile…

€20m fines could hit African startups that fall foul of new EU data rules

Tech companies and startups that do business with the EU or EU citizens and fall foul of new data privacy regulation face a maximum fine of up…

Uprise.Africa mulls 80 projects for equity crowdfunding, as Drifter raise hits R3m [Updated]

SA equity crowdfunding platform Uprise.Africa is conducting due diligence work on 80 potential campaigns, the platform’s marketing officer Inge Prins revealed today. It follows…

Entrepreneurs have just three days left to apply for Startup Nigeria programme

Tech entrepreneurs in Nigeria who have an idea or a solution in agriculture, governance, commerce and fintech have until this Saturday (5 May) to apply…

Seedstars to launch hub in Cairo, kick off first Seedstars competition pitch

Seedstars, a Swiss-based organisation that supports startups in emerging markets, will open its first hub in Egypt, Seedspace Cairo this Friday (4 May). The announcement was…

Impact Dakar launches its first early-stage incubation programme Incuberation

A month after its official launch, Senegalese entrepreneur hub Impact Dakar has launched its first incubation programme for early-stage startups, Incuberation. The incubation programme — which is…

Test product, gauge demand before seeking funding says SkillsRus founder

It is crucial to first test products and gauge the demand for them before seeking funding from potential investors, says Kgotso Kobo CEO and founder…

Nigerian startup TradeDepot scores big with $3m in funding from Partech

Nigerian web platform TradeDepot has received $3-million in funding from Partech. It’s the global investment firm’s first commitment from its €100-million Africa fund launched earlier this year….

Will fashiontech make Africa more competitive in the global fashion sector?

What are you wearing today? Odds are your clothes were not designed or made in Africa. According to the African Development Bank Group, sub-Saharan…

French South African Tech Labs opens applications for third cohort

The French South African Tech Labs (FSAT Labs), a Cape Town-based incubator and accelerator, has opened calls for application to its third cohort. Applications…

AfricArena expecting 1000 investors this year, adds Africa tour in run up to event

International tech conference AfricaArena is back for a second edition which is set to be held between 15 and 16 November at Century City…

CiTi, CPGR sign agreement to launch OneBio incubator in Cape Town

The Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative (CiTi) has signed a collaboration agreement with the Centre for Proteomic and Genomic Research (CPGR) to launch a biotech…

Here’s all you need to know about the 2018 Ecobank Fintech Challenge

Is your fintech startup ready to work with one of Africa’s biggest banks, one with operations across 36 countries on the continent? Then you…

Seda relaunches, mandates Sabtia to build more inclusive incubation system

Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) has relaunched the Southern African Business and Technology Incubation Association (Sabtia) and mandated the non-profit organisation to address challenges in…

Angolan capital’s traffic proves no headache for delivery startup Tupuca

Angola’s capital Luanda is notorious for some of the worst traffic on the continent. Now four entrepreneurs founders who run a food delivery startup in…

mSurvey raises $3.5m from TLcom Capital-led Series A round, eyes SA market

Nairobi-based mobile survey platform mSurvey has announced that it raised $3.5-million in Series A round led by venture capital firm TLcom Capital. mSurvey CEO…

Getting state support ‘waste of time, energy’ for biotech entrepreneur

Getting the government to back her biotech startup that produces an essential ingredient for HIV test kits has proved frustrating and often a “waste of time…

SA’s Smallest Businesses Are Job Engines – So Why Can’t They Get Funding

Starlink in South Africa – Regulatory turbulence grounds Elon Musk’s satellite internet plans—for now

ASUS and AMD Launch AI-Driven Expert P Series PCs for South African SMBs

South Africa’s MSMEs Still Locked Out of Funding – New Report Calls for Radical Reform

Africa Bridge Fund seeks to build a thriving Africa tech ecosystem

MortgageMarket and EasyEquities partner to launch EasyMortgages, unlocking a new era in home loan access for South Africans

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

Gemini AI to enhance Volvo infotainment

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