South Africa’s smallest businesses are punching above their weight when it comes to job creation – but the system is still actively working against…
Lagos-based Itanna accelerator opens applications for 2019 programme
The Itanna accelerator, a Lagos-based initiative that invests in tech startups, has opened applications for its 2019 programme. The accelerator, which was launched by…
Here are the 12 startups selected for Google Launchpad Africa’s third class
Google has revealed the names of the 12 startups selected for the third cohort of its Launchpad Africa accelerator, based in Lagos. They include…
Meet Ridver, the ride-hailing app that has netted interest from Zambian investor
A month doesn’t seem to pass without news of the launch of another ride-hailing app. Last month it was sushi king Kenny Kunene’s Yookoo…
Women tech entrepreneurs sought as nominations open for 2019 Awief Awards [Updated]
UPDATE (27 May 2019): This story was updated after the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (Awief) today extended its deadline for nominations for…