The telco’s fintech arm has launched a new Rent-to-Own smartphone programme, offering 4G and 5G-enabled devices for as little as R10 a day. What…
Capria launches global business accelerator for impact VCs
US-based venture capital firm Capria has launched a global accelerator programme for impact VCs. Yes, that’s a VC-cum-accelerator for VCs. Claiming to be the first…
Is state VC funding becoming the name of the game?
The Indian government this week launched a much awaited venture capital (VC) fund. Dubbed the India Aspiration Fund, the 20 billion rupee fund (US$306-million)…
3 African countries that show investment promise as global tech hubs
Over the past decade, countries such as South Africa, Kenya, and Seychelles have emerged as Africa’s tech hubs. Kenya is increasingly touted as the Silicon Savannah, owing…
Lessons learned on building a pan-African network of angel investors
The following article is by David van Dijk who is part of the team behind African Business Angels Network (ABAN), a pan-African association that…
