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Second class of Launchpad Africa have raised $12m, created 253 jobs – Google

The 11 startups from the second class of Google’s Launchpad Africa accelerator have created 253 jobs and have raised over $12-million before and during the…

Botswana food delivery startup MyFoodness wins Seedstars Gaborone

Botswana food delivery platform MyFoodness has been selected as the winner of Seedstars Gaborone pitch event, which took place on Friday (9 November). MyFoodness was placed first…

SBC AfriTech startups have raised €600k and secured 20 pilot agreements [Updated]

Startupbootcamp (SBC) AfriTech participants have been able to secure 20 proof-of-concept, pilot and commercial agreements and collectively raise €600 000 in funding to date, the Cape…

‘Seedstars regional summit to help foster meaningful discussions’ [Q&A]

Having successfully held 15 pitch events — with another taking place today (9 November) in Botswana — and with four more to go, Seedstars…

We’re set to become first tokenised African tech accelerator – Kenya’s iHub

Kenyan hub and tech accelerator iHub today (8 October) announced that it will digitise all of its company assets using blockchain technology, and claims that…

Dimension Data to host NTT Data Open Innovation Contest regional challenge

SA IT company Dimension Data will host a regional challenge in February next year that aims to identify mature startups that can work with…

Meet the Kenya, Nigeria, SA Google Impact Challenge finalists

Google has announced the Kenyan, Nigerian and South African finalists of its Impact Challenge, while calling on the public to vote for the People’s choice…

The Guardian shines spotlight on Cape Town’s startup scene

Cape Town’s startup scene is gaining loads of attention, as the sector quickly makes a name for itself. Don’t believe me? Then you should…

The quest for startup friendly operator APIs in Africa’s emerging markets

In a new report (PDF) released by the GSMA Association (GSMA), an organisation representing the interests of mobile operators worldwide, it is revealed that relationships…

Shopstar announces new investment partners

Online shopping platform Shopstar has announced its new investment partners, in the form of Nona Creative and Kamers. Financial details weren’t revealed, but Shopstar…

WDB Investment Holdings, Grovest aquire stakes in Seed Engine

Seed Engine has announced that WDB Investment Holdings (WDB) and VC firm Grovest have acquired stakes of 30% and 27.5% respectively in the accelerator. Seed…

WeFarm names mobile architect Adam Neilson as CTO

Adam Neilson will join peer-to-peer farming network WeFarm, as CTO, the company announced in a press release. Neilson has previously held positions at Probability,…

Landmark Barclays Africa accelerator programme concludes

Ten companies have showed off their wares as part of the first ever Barclays Africa accelerator programme. The programme, hosted by the Barclays Rise…

Tradesman platform IDWork crowned Seedstars World SA winner [update]

Update: added comment from Sayo Folawiyo The South African leg of the Seedstars World competition has finally come to a close, with IDWork crowned the overall SA…

10 startups the New Economy Accelerator thinks are seriously investable

The New Economy Accelerator, launched in 2015, has announced the graduation of its first cohort of entrepreneurs. The graduating startups, it says, are focused…

#Brexit: Berlin to shoot past London as Euro startup capital?

Britain’s plans to leave the European Union (EU) will be good news for Germany’s startup scene, a major German venture capital provider said. According to…

iKhokha merchants can now get cash advances

Mobile app and card-reader startup iKhokha on Monday announced that merchants using its devices and platforms can now get cash advances to help grow…

Andela receives US$24-million investment from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

During a round of Series B funding, coding startup programme Andela, received US$24-million (+R360-million) from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). The funding was announced…

Seedstars crowns 3 winners at Soweto startup pitching event

International startup programme Seedstars, announced Umoyair, Sortd, and Riovic as winners of its Soweto pitching event. The event took place on 11 June at eKasiLABS Garankuwa, Tshwane. The…

SA-based Snapt expands after nabbing $1m in funding

South African tech company Snapt is expanding after it secured almost US$1-million from local investment firm Convergence Partners. The company, which provides “high-end virtualised and cloud-based…

Ride sharing platform GoMyWay reaches one-year milestone, shares customer experiences

Nigerian ride-sharing startup, GoMyWay, celebrated its one-year birthday of operation on 10 June. The company connects passengers to car-owners who are using the same…

FNB crowns WiGroup CEO as winner of 2016 Innovation Awards

SA banking institution FNB named WiGroup founder and CEO, Bevan Ducasse, as the winner of its FNB Business Innovation Awards for 2016. As Ducasse’s prize,…

Seedstars names 3 winners at Durban pitching event

On 8 June, international startup programme, Seedstars, named Guardian Angel, Vitls, and You, Baby & I as winners of the Durban pitching event. Eight…

South African Businesses Face Growing Legal Risks as AI Adoption Soars

MTN Pumps R300 Million into Gauteng to Strengthen Digital Infrastructure

You Mailed It! Celebrating South Africa’s Slickest Email Campaigns of 2025

AI Revolution for SMMEs – Opportunities and Legal Pitfalls for South African Startups

AfriLabs’ 2024 Impact Report Charts Path to $1 Trillion Digital Economy

MTN Group Fintech’s Mandela Day campaign is about much more than hygiene kits

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Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

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