F5.5G Leap-forward Development of Broadband in Africa The Africa Broadband Forum 2024 (BBAF 2024) was successfully held in Cape Town, South Africa recently, under…
Six African startups receive Microsoft’s Affordable Access Initiative seed grants
Microsoft announced yesterday (26 June) that it will award seed grants of an undisclosed amount to six innovative African businesses. The seed grants are…
Microsoft, Ampion ‘accelerator on wheels’ to support 200 entrepreneurs
Global tech company Microsoft and pan-African entrepreneurship initiative Ampion have launched the latest “accelerator on wheels”. The Venture Bus will consist of 200 entrepreneurs and…
Sage, Microsoft partner for next-generation product development
Small business accounting and payroll solutions provider Sage and tech giant Microsoft are collaborating on future product development. The partnership will enable Sage products…
Kenyan bitcoin startup wins $100k Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grant
Kenyan bitcoin startup Bitsoko recently won a Grand Challenges Explorations grant worth US$100 000. It went on to announce it will be sponsoring a…
