Africa

3 ways China’s slowdown yields opportunities for Africa

Any economic news out of China makes waves in markets around the world, particularly when it’s bad. Last year’s slowdown prompted furrowed brows across…

Former Magento heavyweight boards booming SA fintech startup

Former VP of Engineering at eBay subsidiary Magento, Ted Pietrzak (pictured right), has joined South African fintech startup Jumo to help develop its ground-breaking system to…

Investors’ roadshow to showcase African talent, adventures

German and Mauritian-based investors’ roadshow Invnture is launching its first trip this coming March, showcasing startups and adventures that South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe…

Report: over $185m invested in Africa’s tech startups in 2015

Tech startups in Africa raised an estimated total of over US$185-million in 2015, according to a recent report. The report, titled African Tech Startups…

Report: over $185m invested in Africa’s tech startups in 2015

Tech startups in Africa raised an estimated total of over US$185-million in 2015, according to a recent report. The report, titled African Tech Startups…

All-female startup from Nigeria hauls in $40k for innovative legal service

An all-female startup that seeks to give people easy access to legal services in Nigeria, called DIYlaw, recently bagged US$40 000. Organised by The…

Onyeka Akumah on Travelbeta, ecommerce and Nigeria’s tech space [Q&A]

The first time I heard about Travelbeta launch by Onyeka Akumah was in July 2015 at the official launch of HouseMax in Lagos. Akumah…

Kenya’s BRCK hauls in $3m from Steve Case, Synergy Energies and others

To kick off the year on a positive note, Kenyan startup BRCK has raised US$3-million from a group of international investors, which include former…

Meet the 10 startups to pitch at Seedstars Gaborone

Rounding off its tour through the African continent, Seedstars World have chosen the 10 startups to pitch in Gaborone, Botswana. The global competition for…

Why Cape Town has emerged as the biggest startup hub on the African continent

Cape Town is fast cementing itself as the biggest continental hub for tech startups. It’s a growing trend, confirmed by a number of research…

Gust, Africa Business Angel Network partner to support early-stage investment

One of the world’s largest global match-making platforms for high-growth entrepreneurs and early-stage investors, Gust, and the Africa Business Angel Network (ABAN) have partnered…

3 ways China’s position in Africa is good news for other foreign investors

Nothing good can come from Chinese investments in Africa — at least that’s what naysayers would have you believe. Critics suggest that China’s African…

Payments company Nomanini rolls out advanced terminal for prepaid distributors

Payments platform provider Nomanini is rolling out its second-generation Point of Sales (PoS) designed for informal markets. The new device, called eLula, will enable…

Meet the 10 Senegalese startups to pitch at Seedstars Dakar 2015

From education to health and fashion, 10 exciting Senegalese startups have been chosen to pitch at the Seedstars Dakar event taking place 17 November. The…

3 ways investors can navigate Africa’s mobile markets

As investment opportunities go, Africa’s mobile market is about to have its day in the sun.Two-thirds of the sub-Saharan population own mobile devices, and…

Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [09/11/2015]

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

Why startup incubators in Africa just don’t work

I am 100% convinced that the incubation model in Africa is fatally flawed as a method of creating big software companies. Of the nine…

The IoT Focus: 9 African startups shaping the continent’s IoT industry [Native Content]

About this content. The Internet of Things (IoT) industry as a whole has been touted as becoming a US$7.1-trillion giant by the year 2020….

Parlez-vous français? How language is isolating Francofrique’s startups

Startup conversations in Africa are largely on developments in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. Little is often said about development in the Ivory…

Africa is the new frontier of impact investing

In the endless search for global development opportunities, the supply is limited for the first time in history. Africa is truly the last frontier….

5 startups chosen at DEMO Africa to pitch in Silicon Valley

One of the continent’s most-talked about startup events, DEMO Africa 2015, recently concluded with five startups chosen as the winning teams to pitch in…

$100m fund launches to catalyse African entrepreneurship, job creation

A fund worth a whopping US$100-million has recently been announced to support nearly 1 000 entrepreneurs in Africa. The second of its kind within the last…

Africa Technology Summit bringing together the ‘who’s who’ in African tech

The Africa Technology Summit (ATS), backed by Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) will be holding a tech summit in Accra, Ghana 3 and…

Nigerian online marketplace to tap into Africa’s growing arts space

An online marketplace for art, dubbed The Art Cabal, is set to officially launch in October this year with the hope of attracting independent…

Wikipedia celebrates 20th birthday

The best ISPs in South Africa for Netflix

You can now stream kykNet and Mzansi Magic on Showmax

New private equity fund launches for local SMEs

Understanding S12J and investing in disruptive technology [Sponsored]

New tech startups aims to provide affordable groceries for townships

Dev creates browser game where you try to get through 2020

Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra announced: price and details for South Africa

A third of gamers in South Africa hide their hobby from parents

Latest Amarok becomes South Africa’s most powerful bakkie

Great news for Toyota hot hatch fans – GR Yaris confirmed for South Africa

Honda WV-R: High-riding ‘Jazz’ now in South Africa

Africa

3 ways China’s slowdown yields opportunities for Africa

Former Magento heavyweight boards booming SA fintech startup

Investors’ roadshow to showcase African talent, adventures

Report: over $185m invested in Africa’s tech startups in 2015

Report: over $185m invested in Africa’s tech startups in 2015

All-female startup from Nigeria hauls in $40k for innovative legal service

Onyeka Akumah on Travelbeta, ecommerce and Nigeria’s tech space [Q&A]

Kenya’s BRCK hauls in $3m from Steve Case, Synergy Energies and others

Meet the 10 startups to pitch at Seedstars Gaborone

Why Cape Town has emerged as the biggest startup hub on the African continent

Gust, Africa Business Angel Network partner to support early-stage investment

3 ways China’s position in Africa is good news for other foreign investors

Payments company Nomanini rolls out advanced terminal for prepaid distributors

Meet the 10 Senegalese startups to pitch at Seedstars Dakar 2015

3 ways investors can navigate Africa’s mobile markets

Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [09/11/2015]

Why startup incubators in Africa just don’t work

The IoT Focus: 9 African startups shaping the continent’s IoT industry [Native Content]

Parlez-vous français? How language is isolating Francofrique’s startups

Africa is the new frontier of impact investing

5 startups chosen at DEMO Africa to pitch in Silicon Valley

$100m fund launches to catalyse African entrepreneurship, job creation

Africa Technology Summit bringing together the ‘who’s who’ in African tech

Nigerian online marketplace to tap into Africa’s growing arts space

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