South Africa’s smallest businesses are punching above their weight when it comes to job creation – but the system is still actively working against…
Standard Chartered Bank launches fintech hub Africa eXellerator in Nairobi
The innovation hub will serve as a platform to collaborate with fintechs in Kenya and the broader Africa region. The bank hopes the lab will drive innovation and develop new business models and services to meet client needs on the continent.
Cisco to give startups a boost with launch of R10m Durban based incubation hub
The Durban hub — which is based at Dube Trade Port — is the second such facility that the firm has built. Last November, Cisco launched a R10-million incubation centre in Pretoria.
Up to $175k in total prize money up for grabs in 2019 Bell Labs Prize
Three innovators from around the world stand to win a share of $175 000 in the 2019 Bell Labs Prize. The competition is aimed at proposals that “change the game” in the ICT sector by a factor of 10.
Argentinian edtech Blended crowned 2019 Seedstars Global Winner
Argentinian edtech startup Blended has been crowned 2019 Seedstars Global Winner at an awards ceremony in Lausanne, Switzerland on Friday evening (5 April) and…
