Africa

Jennifer Ward-Oppenheimer Research Grant Awards $600K to African Researchers Focused on Environmental Solutions

The Jennifer Ward-Oppenheimer Research Grant has been supporting African researchers since its inception, awarding over $600,000 to date, and aims to foster innovative research…

Carry1st raises $27m in funding round led by BITKRAFT Ventures

In a move that solidifies its position as the premier publisher of mobile games in Africa, Carry1st announced today that it has raised $27…

[Opinion] Financial Services companies in South Africa must be ready for the rise of digital natives

Financial services will be the first industry put to the test with the rise of the Digital Native. As COVID-19 drove the acceleration of technology adoption…

Friday interview: Thandwefika Radebe, Qwili co-founder

From his roots in starting a student-led consulting organisation, Phaphama SEDI, in 2014 that first assisted seven entrepreneurs from Khayelitsha, Thandwefika Radebe has taken…

This is why Nestlé launched its Hatcher innovation platform

Nestlé, the consumables giant, recently launched Nestlé Hatcher whose “fundamental goal is to work collaboratively with start-ups to identify sustainable and scalable solutions that…

Black and Brilliant & Codecademy launch Africa based AI Accelerator

Codecademy, the online learning platform for technical skills is partnering with The Black and Brilliant Advocacy Network to launch an Applied Artificial Intelligence accelerator and…

IBM launches Sustainability Accelerator

IBM has launched their Sustainability Accelerator, a global pro bono social impact program that applies IBM technologies, such as hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence, and…

Everything you need to know about West African startup landscape [2019 Update]

Update: Are you a venture capitalist or an angel investor looking to invest in a company? Are you an entrepreneur looking for capital or…

Let’s do it for ourselves Africa and stop copying overseas tech trends [Opinion]

I like comparing the startup scene in South Africa to where hip hop was in the country about 10 years ago. Artists trying to imitate…

Weetracker African VC report raises questions on definition of tech startups

Did the first half of 2018 really see African startups net over $168-million in 118 disclosed deals, as a new report claims? The African startups and VC ecosystem report released this…

How fintechs can help tackle financial inclusion in Africa [Sponsored]

The year 2016 was a pivotal one for electronic payments as for the first time such payments surpassed the use of cash. The change has taken…

Partech Ventures announces launch of Africa fund, having secured €57m so far

Silicon Valley fund Partech Ventures has announced the launch of its Partech Africa fund, which has secured over €57-million commitments so far. In a press…

Time to re-imagine education, training to prepare for Fourth Industrial Revolution

“If you are left behind in the digital era, you will never catch up.” These were the thoughts shared by Telkom CEO Sipho Maseko…

Q&A: Report details fintech’s explosion across African continent

Africa has seen a boom in fintech in the last two years, with 301 startups now active in the sector on the continent, a report released…

Report: African tech startups receive funding boost in 2016

The number of African tech startups receiving funding in 2016 has risen by almost 17% compared to the previous year, a new report found….

French Tech Cape Town looking for 2 startups to pitch in France

French tech ecosystem hub French Tech Cape Town is looking for two startups to pitch in France. Those chosen will be able to meet investors, “leading”…

CES to host Africa Tech Now Village startup showcase in 2017

Taking place at the yearly CES technology exhibition in Las Vegas, Eureka Park is the destination for startups to launch new products during the event. In…

Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [18/07/2016]

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….

Landmark Barclays Africa accelerator programme concludes

Ten companies have showed off their wares as part of the first ever Barclays Africa accelerator programme. The programme, hosted by the Barclays Rise…

Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [15/02/2016]

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….

Future prospects in Africa: a look ahead for investors

China has long been the dominant — and certainly the most visible — investor in Africa’s growing industries. But 2015 saw increased investments from…

French insurance giant buys into African ecommerce in $83m deal

French insurance giant AXA has bought an eight percent stake in Africa Internet Group (AIG), one of the continent’s largest ecommerce players. The deal…

African tech innovators: Our Uber moment is coming

We all know that we face some unique challenges in Africa, driven by the lack of access to market and the relatively small skills…

South African Businesses Face Growing Legal Risks as AI Adoption Soars

MTN Pumps R300 Million into Gauteng to Strengthen Digital Infrastructure

You Mailed It! Celebrating South Africa’s Slickest Email Campaigns of 2025

New MDIF Programme Backs Media Startups Across Southern Africa with Funding and Growth Support

AI Revolution for SMMEs – Opportunities and Legal Pitfalls for South African Startups

AfriLabs’ 2024 Impact Report Charts Path to $1 Trillion Digital Economy

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel