The Development and Reform Commission of the Shenzhen Municipality recently hosted the China (Shenzhen) – South Africa Investment Promotion Conference at the Bank of…
Nigeria wants to save startups, SMEs and create one million tech jobs
Nigeria wants to implement a number of measures that could affect its tech ecosystem as part of its economic sustainability plan (opens as a PDF)…
Egyptian edtech Zedny launches arabic learning platform after netting $1.2m
Egyptian edtech Zedny has launched its arabic learning and development platform after netting a pre-seed investment of $1.2-million. Dubai-based tech platform Magnitt reported in…
SA fintech Planet42 founded by Estonian duo raises $2.4m [Updated]
Planet42, a South Africa based fintech founded by two Estonian entrepreneurs has raised €2.2-million ($2.4-million) from a number of Estonian investors. Planet42 partners with…
Africa-focused fintech Chipper Cash nets $13.8m Series-A round
San Francisco based fintech startup Chipper Cash, which services several African markets, has closed a $13.8 million Series-A investment round. US tech publication TechCrunch reported…