A new program supporting African startups was has officially launched by Google. The program, "Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First" uses artificial intelligence to solve local challenges. The program aimed at supporting African startups geared towards integrating AI into their processes, recognises the transformative role that AI is playing across...
In celebration of a new forged alliance between Womhub and Cisco EDGE, the teams came together at the partnership launch to discuss the importance of partnerships and collaborations in shaping the landscape of progress, highlighting the stories that brought them to where they are today.
In the discussion led by...
The South African healthcare system has long been plagued by inefficiencies, evident in the long queues at clinics and hospitals and months-long waiting lists for specialist appointments.
While the private healthcare sector offers some respite, frustrations persist, as evidenced by the challenge of obtaining prescriptions that could easily be acquired...
Founders Factory Africa has secured an additional $113 million in funding to scale its model to better serve founders across the African tech ecosystem.
The additional support from the Mastercard Foundation and Johnson & Johnson Impact Ventures, an impact fund within the Johnson & Johnson Foundation, follows on from previous...
At Safaricom's 15th Annual General Meeting (AGM), shareholders approved the creation of two new subsidiaries, marking a significant milestone in supporting tech entrepreneurs, fostering innovation, and solidifying Safaricom's role as a vital enabler of Kenya's tech community.
1. Empowering Seed-Stage Start-ups: Incorporating a Company Limited by Guarantee
Safaricom's commitment to supporting...
The World Bank awarded 10 South African startups with $5000 each at a recent awards event. The objective of the Fintech Challenge was to provide underserved entrepreneurs with access to markets, business networks, and investment opportunities.
Training to Engage with Investors and Raise Capital
The training provided during the Fintech Challenge...
Propel, an African startup headquartered in Berlin, has successfully raised €2.5 million in seed funding. As a provider of last-mile infrastructure for tech talent communities, Propel is focused on driving growth and supporting the needs of these communities. The funding round was led by Dutch venture capital firm No...
Craydel, a Kenyan EdTech startup, has successfully raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round. The company's platform offers a valuable resource for comparing colleges, course options, and tuition fees.
With the latest funding, Craydel aims to enhance its search and recommendation technology and expand its online resources, revolutionizing the...
According to Women's World Banking, Nigeria has a significant and underbanked market, relying on a population consisting primarily of self-employed and economically active women with limited economic opportunities. Their research indicates a substantial gender gap in financial inclusion within the country, with only 35% of women and 55% of...
African Start-ups have gained international recognition by the World Economic Forum, as part of the top 100 most promising tech companies worldwide. These pioneers of the tech industry in Africa are tackling issues like financial inclusion, climate change, and healthcare through cutting-edge technologies.
This year’s list of tech pioneers includes...
The Paratus Group celebrates 20 years in Africa by announcing the construction of Angola's first Tier-IV by design Data Center in Luanda. This Data Center will be its 3rd in Angola and 5th in Southern Africa. This addition complements the existing two Tier-III by design DCs that the pan-African...
As the global community commemorates the United Nations ‘Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day’, Kaspersky urges African SMEs to prioritize cybersecurity, emphasizing the potentially devastating consequences of data and system breaches.
With over 44 million SMEs in sub-Saharan Africa, constituting 90% of enterprises and providing significant employment, many neglect essential...
Circular economy and climate tech startup Kubik has successfully completed its initial milestone in the seed investment round, raising an oversubscribed $3.34M. The Ethiopian-based startup specializes in transforming hard-to-recycle plastic waste into affordable, low-carbon building materials. The funding round attracted multinational investors, including Plug & Play, BESTSELLER Foundation, GIIG...
Zindi, a professional network for data scientists in Africa has launched the South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) to promote the adoption of AI as a tool for education and social impact.
The association's Founding Advisory Board includes major law firms, government entities, universities, and AI startups. The co-founder of...
Earlier this week (29 March 2023), two African early-stage companies came out tops at the grand finale of the world’s biggest independent competition for startups.
The rise of the African techpreneur on the global stage was evident in the announcement of the overall winners of the 2022 Global Startups Awards...
This funding announcement follows Fez Delivery's acceptance as one of the only two logistics companies in Nigeria to have received investment from Techstars Toronto
Fez Delivery, a leading logistics and delivery company, announced its $1 million seed round today.
Ventures Platform led the funding round, with participation from Voltron Capital, Acasia...
