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Plant-based start-ups eligible for up to $300k

The ProVeg Incubator – the world’s first and leading alt-protein start-up accelerator – has increased the amount of investment it makes in start-ups that…

Bitcoin to hit $29k in 2023 – new price predictions report

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) is set to rise in 2023 but will stay well below its all-time high, according to Finder’s latest BTC…

Blockchain to rebuild African financial system, says Putter

Africa has an enormous cash and informal trade economy, however, at the root of many challenges that Africa currently faces is financial exclusion. An…

What to expect at Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi

Following last year’s sold-out event, organisers of the Africa Tech Summit have confirmed that more than 1 000 technology leaders, investors, and other movers and…

E Squared funds agribusiness with a strong focus on food security

In December 2022, impact investor E Squared Investments participated in a follow-on funding round with Nambu Group, an insect protein company founded by Allan…

African tech ecosystem grows with $6.5b raised in 2022

Amid the drastic pullback in global VC funding, the African tech ecosystem stands out with more than 8% growth from 2021. Debt funding doubled…

14 designers selected for African Fashion Futures Incubator

The African Fashion Futures Incubator has introduced its first cohort of 14 fashion designers that will be joining its programme to receive training and…

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,…

Umvuzo Health Turns 21 with a Tech-Driven Medtech Model That’s Redefining Corporate Healthcare

In a market dominated by legacy players and spiralling medical inflation, Umvuzo Health is proving that innovation and inclusion can co-exist. As the Scheme…

Kazang Brings Card Payments to Spaza Shops, Driving Fintech-Fuelled Financial Inclusion

Spaza shops are going digital, and fintech is leading the charge. Kazang, a subsidiary of JSE-listed Lesaka Technologies, is on a mission to digitise…

Flutterwave Launches Accelerate Workshop to Upskill Young Africans in Tech

Africa’s demographic dividend – its booming youth population – often makes headlines. Now, fintech giant Flutterwave is moving beyond rhetoric with its Accelerate Workshop….

SA Business Confidence: Fintech Lula Sounds Alarm on SME Reality

While the latest SACCI Business Confidence Index (BCI) might paint a picture of cautiously improving sentiment among South African businesses, fintech disruptor Lula is…

IBM’s z17 Mainframe: Is This the Future of Enterprise AI?

The legacy of the mainframe looms large. With its deep ties to the history of computing, IBM’s mainframe platform has long been a symbol…

Why MVNOs are gaining ground — and how Huge NXTGN is accelerating the shift

For over a decade, Jason Harmsen has worked in a corner of the mobile industry that few consumers fully understand — but more of…

How UVU Accelerate is Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa

South Africa’s startup scene, while vibrant, still grapples with a persistent challenge: a significant gender gap. Recent data paints a worrying picture, with reports…

enza Secures $6.75M Seed Funding to Revolutionize African Payments

enza, a rising star in Africa’s fintech landscape, has announced a significant $6.75 million seed funding round co-led by Algebra Ventures and Quona Capital….

Injini Accelerates EdTech Revolution in SA with New Mastercard Foundation Fellowship Cohort

South Africa’s education system faces significant hurdles: socio-economic disparities, unequal resource distribution, and limited access to quality teaching. Many learners are left behind, creating…

Preferental: The Startup Transforming South Africa’s Rental Market with AI

A Startup Revolutionizing Rental Management South Africa’s rental market is fraught with challenges, from tenant rights favoring renters to financial instability caused by high…

Verto Launches Global Business Award to Fuel African Startup Expansion

African startups looking to scale globally now have a new opportunity to access funding, recognition, and resources. Fintech leader Verto has launched the Verto…

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