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SA eCommerce platform raises R150k to support Cape firefighters

South African eCommerce platform OneDayOnly has raised R150k in donations towards Cape Town firefighters who were able to control a blaze that started on 18…

Money Message platform enables convenient payments to SA SMMEs

South African financial service provider Nedbank has partnered with Mastercard and local fintech Ukheshe to launch Money Message. Money Message is a new payment…

Yodawy partners with MedNet Egypt to offer Egyptians digitised healthcare

Cairo-based healthtech Yodawy has partnered with MedNet Egypt to offer its insured members easy and digital access to their prescribed medications. MedNet members will…

FNB launches MoneyGram transfer feature on app

South African financial services provider FNB in partnership with MoneyGram has launched a feature that allows users to complete their MoneyGram transfer transactions on…

Applications for Smart Cities Innovation Programme opens

The Rwandan Government is calling on African tech startups operating in the mobility, housing, or fintech sector to apply to the Smart Cities Innovation…

Europcar joins SA car tech startup car subscription marketplace

Europcar, a global car rental company has partnered with SA car tech startup FlexClub to be a part of its innovative rent-to-buy car subscription…

UberCOMMUNITY encourages locals to donate to fire relief efforts in Cape Town

In a response to the devastating fires that have impacted Cape Town, global e-hailing ride service Uber has launched UberCOMMUNITY. It is an initiative…

Absa supports SA tech entrepreneur initiative

Absa Group has announced that it will support phase two of the 1 000 Tech Entrepreneurs Programme, an initiative dedicated to providing South African entrepreneurs…

Cape Town committed to empowering entrepreneurs with disabilities

The City of Cape Town has announced its commitment to supporting programmes and initiatives that support the growth of businesses owned by entrepreneurs with…

SA fintech Ukheshe acquires SA startup Oltio

Ukheshe, Africa’s leading digital fintech platform provider has announced its acquisition of Oltio, a South African startup that has launched several mobile payments and banking…

Three crowdfunding platforms for African tech startups

With the global pandemic impacting African SMEs and startup’s financial revenue, Ventureburn has highlighted three crowdfunding platforms that aim to assist African startups. NaijaFund,…

SA fintech breaks the $2.5-billion disbursement mark in Africa and Asia

South African founded fintech startup, JUMO has dispersed over $2.5-billion in credit across six markets in Africa and Asia. JUMO disperses more than $2.5…

Fifteen African tech startups finalists for renowned Space Tech Challenge

Fifteen African early-stage tech startups, focusing on the African space industry have been selected to progress in the next step of the prestigious Space…

ICT Incubation programme launches for Western Cape businesses

Innovator Trust has partnered with Maven Solutions to invite Western Cape ICT-based businesses to participate in the 2021/2022 ICT Incubation Programme. The programme aims…

Nigerian agritech startup secures $40k prize

Foodlocker, a Nigerian agriech startup that supports smallholder farmers with technologies for the production of foods, has won $40 000 in the African Development…

Seven African and Middle East tech startups win MEA Seed Challenge

Seven seed stage tech startups have been selected as the winners of the MEA Seed Challenge, hosted by Orange Ventures. A total of €670 000…

New SA insurtech startup launches affordable insurance plans

A new South African insurtech startup, OneSpark aiming to reinvent insurance and financial products with a variety of plans catering to low-income clients has officially launched. …

UK-South Africa Tech Hub assists SA Entrepreneurs in online sales

The UK-South Africa Tech Hub, which is a UK Government initiative, has been hosting a free, four-part virtual training programme that is powered by Loudhailer. The…

Free digital management tool for SA SMEs launches

22seven Business, a free digital business management tool that will assist small businesses in SA to operate more efficiently through financial management has officially…

Nigerian transport startup expands offering

Plentywaka, a Nigeria-based transport startup has announced the expansion of its current offering, with the launch of WakaCab, a new car-hailing service that will…

New programme launches for women-led Nigerian startups

The Women in Business Growth Lab is accepting applications for their three-month programme for early-stage women-led startups in Nigeria. The programme is hosted by Connect…

Eight African startups selected for Facebook Commerce Accelerator programme

Eight innovative African tech startups, have been selected for the prestigious Facebook Commerce Accelerator Programme. The 12-week non-equity virtual programme aims to assist selected…

Africa’s first AI-focused startup to investor matchmaking service launches

The AI Media Group has launched The Deal Room, Africa’s first artificial intelligence (AI) driven service that aims to connect AI-based startups with potential investors…

Lenovo at MWC 2025: AI-Powered Laptops, Sustainable Concepts, and a Glimpse into the Future

Smart Tech: Turning the Tide on South Africa’s Water Crisis

Celebrating Innovation: Redmi Note 14 Post-Launch Event in South Africa

Verto Launches Global Business Award to Fuel African Startup Expansion

GITEX Africa: Shaping the Future of Tech and Positioning Africa as a Global Powerhous

Gozem Secures $30M Series B to Fuel Super App Expansion Across Francophone Africa

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

Lucid CEO becomes strategic advisor

Golf 8.5 update with lots of Life

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