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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…

SA eCommerce giant joins effort to assist Cape firefighters

South African eCommerce platform OneDayOnly has launched a feature on its website that enables locals to easily donate funds to the Volunteer Wildfire Services as…

Bottles launches donation feature to assist Cape Town firefighters

The on-demand delivery app, Bottles, acquired by Pick n Pay, has launched a feature that allows users to donate much-needed items to support firefighters…

Free funding course for entrepreneurs launches

Startup Circles will be hosting a free online business funding summit to equip entrepreneurs with the skills set to on how to gain funding…

PUMA partners with SA logistics startup

Globally-renowned sportswear company PUMA has partnered with local logistics startup Pargo to offer its customers a convenient way to pick up their orders via…

New Global Investors Network for entrepreneurs launches

Founded by Bridge for Billions, a company that manages, designs, and creates entrepreneurship programmes, has officially launched a Global Investors Network that aims to…

SA’s first on-demand bookings marketplace for SMMEs launches

iTorho, South Africa’s first on-demand bookings marketplace platform for small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) and a subsidiary of Torho Technologies has officially launched. …

Ibnsina Pharma secures 75% stake in online marketplace 3elagi Tech

One of Egypt’s largest pharmaceutical distribution companies, Ibnsina Pharma, has acquired a 75% stake in a portfolio company and a graduate of Falak Startups, 3elagi…

Gauteng Accelerator Programme finalists announced

Established by the Innovation Hub, the Gauteng Accelerator Programme has announced this year’s finalists, who all stand a chance of winning a share of…

New partnership to expand e-logistics technology solutions across Africa

In a reported first of its kind on the African continent, Imperial, a company focused on providing integrated market access and logistics solutions have…

Three African startups graduate from renowned international accelerator

Africa’s innovative entrepreneurship and business concept talent has been recognised in prestigious F-LANE Accelerator Programme. Three African startups — Zoora, Bidhaa Sasa, and Hive…

2020 AgriPitch competition 25 finalists announced

Twenty-five African agricultural entrepreneurs have been announced as the finalists of the African Development Bank’s AgriPitch competition. The finalists have been shortlisted across three categories…

Cape Town Strategic Business Partners secure R8.8-billion investment

The City of Cape Town has announced that its Strategic Business Partners (SBPs) have secured R8.8 billion worth of investment within the last six…

New digital mentorship for women-owned businesses in Africa launches

A new digital female-driven mentorship platform that aims to support and empower women in business in Africa has launched. Bureau Veritas, a company that…

SA fintech selected for prestigious global startup programme

Local fintech startup, Paycode has been selected as one of ten startups to take part in the renowned Mastercard Start Path programme. Paycode selected for…

New innovative research project rebuilds Kenya SMEs

FA Global, Shujaaz Inc, and the Financial Sector Deepening Kenya (FSD Kenya) are launching a new innovative project that aims to help financial service providers…

Food tech startup launches somm’thing new for local wine industry

Local wine lovers will now have 24/7 access to expert advice from a renowned sommelier and lesser-mainstream wines, with the launch of a new…

Apply to the Global innovation competition by AfricaHacks

Budding young African entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to make their business concept a reality in the 2020 AfricaHacks Global Hackathon. The 2020 AfricaHacks…

Nigerian startups apply for Startup North East Virtual Incubation programme

The Startup North-East Virtual Incubation Programme, designed to assist Nigerian entrepreneurs in building their technology-based startup that solves challenges associated with aid distribution and…

R26-million investment raised for Stellenbosch University spinout companies

Innovus, Stellenbosch University’s (SU) technology transfer team, has announced five new spinout companies that launched during the Covid-19 lockdown. The tech transfer team raised…

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