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Tackle infrastructure, skills challenges to boost tech sector, say Nigerian experts

Nigeria must overcome its infrastructure challenges and shortage of skills if it is to help the country’s nascent tech scene to grow, say analysts…

Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [08/05/2017]

Looking to get into the South African startup scene or catch up on some of your skills? Well, you’ve come to the right place….

Zimbabwe government opens applications for $25-million tech fund

Zimbabwe’s telecoms regulator, Potraz, has launched a call for tech entrepreneurs and innovators to apply to a $25-million government tech fund. TechZim reported the launch on Wednesday,…

CCDI to back seven innovative Cape projects in second round of seed fund

A hydrogen-powered drone that releases lab-bred insects to wipe out pests, a medical device which uses a novel method to treat glaucoma and an…

Reserve Bank is looking to further unblock ecosystem challenges – Winde

The Reserve Bank is looking at further ways to unblock challenges that entrepreneurs face, Western Cape Minister of Economic Opportunities Alan Winde revealed today during…

GSMA announces top startups in Ecosystem Accelerator Innovation Fund

Digital disruption has proven to be a challenge that mobile operators seem to be struggling with, according to a recent GSMA report. This disruption,…

Women have more advantage over men, says top SA female entrepreneur

Women in South Africa have more of an advantage over men when it comes to starting a business because of the large number of business…

Huawei Cloud and Elenjical Solutions Partner to Accelerate Financial Digital Transformation in Africa

As Africa’s financial sector races toward digital transformation, one thing remains clear: legacy infrastructure is still a massive drag on progress. Now, Huawei Cloud…

Mastercard and enza Join Forces to Supercharge Fintech Innovation in Africa

The fintech boom in Africa just received a major infrastructure boost. Mastercard has partnered with enza, a fast-rising payment solutions company, to unlock direct…

Five Ways to Back South Africa’s Young Entrepreneurs

Youth unemployment in South Africa remains one of the country’s most urgent socio-economic challenges. Yet, the solution many continue to champion is also one…

Novare Holdings anchors R2.8 billion Investment

In a bold move linking African capital with American industrial innovation, Novare Holdings, a leading South African institutional investment firm, has committed to anchor…

Investors Finding Their Way Back to the Kenyan Market

After weathering a series of economic challenges over the past few years, Kenya is once again capturing the attention of global investors. With a…

African VC Market Rebound

The venture capital landscape across South Africa and the broader African continent is entering a period of cautious recovery and renewed opportunity, following two…

South Africa’s MSMEs Still Locked Out of Funding – New Report Calls for Radical Reform

South Africa’s smallest businesses are doing the heavy lifting – but they’re still being left behind. A new report by Finfind, in partnership with…

Africa Bridge Fund seeks to build a thriving Africa tech ecosystem

The Africa Bridge Fund wants to change how tech ecosystems are built. Its founders, Kevin Dillon and Frank McCosker, are not seeking to replicate…

Nedbank backs SwiftVEE’s PrysWys to bring fintech to the farm gate

South African agri-tech startup SwiftVEE has secured a strategic collaboration with Nedbank Agribusiness, aimed at streamlining access to agricultural inputs through embedded finance. Under…

SA-born AURA raises €13.5m (R270m) Series B to take on US emergency response market

South African emergency tech startup AURA has secured €13.5 million (~R270 million) in Series B funding, marking a major milestone in its mission to…

EmpowaEntrepreneurs 2025 Targets Africa’s High-Growth Founders and Investors

South Africa is set to host one of the continent’s most anticipated gatherings for entrepreneurs and investors — the EmpowaEntrepreneurs Funding Summit, taking place…

Outcomes-Based Funding Delivers Real Jobs for SA Youth – A New Model for SME-Led Growth

A new outcomes-based employment model is quietly reshaping how South Africa tackles youth unemployment — and it’s delivering results. The Jobs Boost Outcomes Fund,…

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