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West Africa tech startups take the stage at AfricArena 2021

AfricArena, in partnership with Délégation Générale à l’Entreprenariat Rapide des Femmes et des Jeunes, Senegal Government ( DER/FJ) and ITC United Nations #FastTrackTech Africa…

Free fibre comparison tool launches for SA businesses

Comparison website Hippo.co.za has launched South Africa’s first free online comparison portal that assists local businesses in searching fiber-to-the-business (FTTB) connectivity packages and prices…

Dream VC launches Inaugural VC Fellowship for aspiring African investors

Dream-VC Fellowship, a Venture Capital Institute, has launched a new fellowship programme that is dedicated to providing more access and opportunities to traditionally underrepresented…

Ugandan fintech wins Catapult: Inclusion Africa 2021

Emata, a Ugandan Fintech that gives farmers access to digital and affordable financial products has been announced as the winner of the Best Catapulter…

Discovery Bank partners with local fintech to offer advanced online financial education

Johannesburg-based fintech startup Cumulate has partnered with Discovery Bank to launch an advanced online financial education platform called Worth. Discovery Bank partners with local fintech to offer advanced…

Agritech startup launches programme to support smallholder farmers in Nigeria

Abuja-based agritech startup Thrive Agric has launched a one-year project that aims to support 50 000 smallholder farmers that grow rice, maize, and soybean…

Small Business Booster Programme launches in SA

Classic 1027 has partnered with Sum of 21 to launch The Small Business Booster Programme to assist local businesses. The Small Business Booster Programme…

Telkom launches unlimited voice plans for small businesses

Telkom, SA’s leading telecommunications company, has launched a new offering catering to small business owners. The newly launched Unlimited Voice Plan assists small business…

Japan expands accelerator programme to Kenya

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is expanding its Next Innovation with Japan Accelerator (NINJA) programme to Kenya this year. JICA expands its accelerator…

Cape Town fintech launches online payment platform for offline SMMEs

Cape Town fintech startup Krowdbox has launched an innovative payment platform that aims to facilitate online payments for offline businesses in South Africa. Krowdbox…

Applications open for UCT GSB Solution Space 2021 E-Track Startup Accelerator

Applications for the University of Cape Town GSB Solution Space 2021 E-Track Startup Accelerator programme are now open. Applications close on 22 February 2021…

City of Cape Town’s Business Partners created 7600 jobs despite lockdown

After securing a reported R11.27-billion investment, the City of Cape Town has reported that its Strategic Business Partners created 7631 new jobs between the…

UK Nigeria Tech Hub launches Covid-19 Startup Accelerator Programme

The UK Nigeria Tech Hub has partnered with Ventures Platform and Startupbootcamp AfriTech to launch the iNOVO Accelerator Programme for innovative Nigerian edtech, agritech,…

New chat-based service launches to assist SA SMMEs

SMMEstart, a new chat-based service that provides assistance in the form of valuable information, guidance, and access to business resources and tools for local…

New fintech startup launches SA’s first Open Bank offering

A new South African fintech startup, Spot Money has created the country’s first Open Bank offering that aims to function as a one-stop-single customer-centric…

Kalon Venture Partners opens investment into 12J fund

Johannesburg-based Kalon Venture Partners, a registered Section 12J Venture Capital Company, has announced that it is open for investment into its second fund. Kalon…

SA fintech launches medical aid price comparison service

South African fintech, Better Compare has launched a new online quoting platform that allows users to compare medical aid schemes and their plans. New…

Tech fellowship programme launches for MENA region

Edtech startup Knowledge Officer has launched a Tech Fellowship programme that is aimed at comprehensively upskilling participants and fostering innovation in the industry of…

AfricaWorks partners with Seedstars

One of the first pan-African flexible workspace providers, AfricaWorks has partnered with Seedstars’ African locations in Abidjan, Cairo, and Dar es Salaam. AfricaWorks partners with Seedstars The…

‘Iron Man’ launches new venture fund for sustainable tech

Renowned actor, known for his role as Iron Man in the popular Marvel series, Robert Downey Junior has launched Footprint Coalition Ventures, a new…

New SA startup launches affordable solar energy for locals

Newly established energy startup Wetility has created an affordable solar energy installation product tailored to residential properties in South Africa. Pay at Pace is…

AlphaCode selects 10 businesses for R10-million fintech support programme

AlphaCode has announced the 10 startups that will take part in the AlphaCode Incubate programme. The development programme provides funding, mentorship from experts, access to…

New funding mechanism launches for SA medical sector

Merchant Capital, an alternative lender has partnered with Altron HealthTech, a medical billing software startup, to create tailor-made financing solutions for local medical professionals…

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Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

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