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Bridging the Cyber Skills Gap to Boost Prospects for Underprivileged Youth

On Saturday, 3 February, the inaugural cohort of the 2023 Mido Cyber Academy celebrated their graduation alongside parents, sponsors and supporters. Launched in 2023…

GoMetro secures £9 million funding to revolutionise fleet management for electric vehicles

GoMetro, a South African tech company specialising in fleet management, has secured £9 million in Series A funding to accelerate its mission of digitising…

YuLife Launches in South Africa

YuLife, the London-based tech-driven financial services provider, has expanded its group risk protection offering to South Africa, offering its flagship product, group life insurance….

Wellness app Strove raises R4 million in seed funding

Employee wellness app Strove has raised R4 million in seed funding in a round led by venture capital firm, Launch Africa. The round comes…

Local tech startup AURA expands globally

Johannesburg-based security tech startup and medical response platform AURA has announced that it will be expanding its product offering into the UK market. AURA has…

As Brexit looms, UK government looks to support SA startups

SA tech startups can expect added business and trade support from the UK government as it seeks to boost links with other countries amid…

Commonwealth initiative to explore barriers to digital trade

The Commonwealth Digital Connectivity Agenda will explore barriers to digital trade and connectivity for business and consumers across the Commonwealth, says UK Trade Commissioner…

I believe South Africa will sort itself out, says UK angel invested in country

While many other investors may have been frightened off by South Africa’s unstable economic and political environment, UK angel investor Kevin Gaskell says he believes…

Cairo receives £1-million startup investment from UK

The British embassy has announced a £1-million investment fund to benefit startups of Cairo in Egypt. Entrepreneurs eligible for the fund need to demonstrate that…

Sw7 partners with UKTI to take SA entrepreneurs to London

South Africa-based tech accelerator Sw7 has partnered with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) to put together a South African trade mission to London. The…

The Duke of York, President of Nigeria start African Entrepreneurship Programme

The African Entrepreneurship Programme (AEP) has been created in partnership by the UK’s Pitch@Palace and The Global African Investment Summit (TGAIS). This venture aims…

Broadband Africa Forum 2024

South Africa’s Deskless Workers: A Workforce Under Strain

How AI is Rewriting Urban Planning in Developing Regions

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

German luxury cars require a rethink for China

Trump wins – Tesla goes beyond $1 Trillion

Vivo update – a big safety gain

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