In the fast-paced world of smartphones, a fierce rivalry has shaped the industry for over a decade. On one side, Apple, the epitome of…
Kingson Capital grows SA VC fund to over R1.4bn with additional capital
Durban based venture capital (VC) company Kingson Capital yesterday announced that it had raised an additional amount in capital from US investors, to bring its $30-million…
Mawingu recieves US$4.1-million loan for solar-powered wireless internet roll out
Kenyan internet company, Mawingu has received a US$4.1-million loan from the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC). The loan will be used to roll out solar-powered wireless…
Securing Water for Food challenge now open
The Securing Water for Food Challenge is an initiative looking for innovative entrepreneurs tackling the issue of water and food security. The initiative combines the…
USAID awards $13-million to empower clean tech in emerging markets
In an effort to encourage innovative and environmentally friendly solutions in emerging markets, USAID (United States Agency for International Development) today announced the 12…
