The Development and Reform Commission of the Shenzhen Municipality recently hosted the China (Shenzhen) – South Africa Investment Promotion Conference at the Bank of…
New innovation programme launches for African-led startups
Seedstars, a Swiss-based private company in partnership with Shell Foundation, a UK-registered charity, has launched the Energy, Mobility, and Agriculture Innovation Programme. The programme is aimed…
Tanzania startup launches platform to connect patients with doctors
Medikea, a Tanzania-based online healthcare marketplace, has launched a platform that enables patients to book doctor appointments at their preferred clinics for free. The…
Google launches accelerator for startups in the Middle East and Africa
Google has launched an accelerator programme for Seed to Series A tech startups located in the Middle East and North Africa region. Officially named MENA,…
Kenyan startup launches lease-to-own vehicle marketplace
A Kenyan-based vehicle financial management startup, Motoqaa, announced the launch of a new digital platform that allows gig workers in the taxi-hailing industry to acquire…