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Hub@Goethe! invites tech startups to apply for a 6 month residency
Hub@Goethe!, a hub recently launched in Johannesburg by the Goethe-Institut is calling creative projects and tech-driven startups to apply for a free six-month residency. This call is open to all creatives, innovators, developers and entrepreneurs above the age of 18…
Goethe-Institut launches Library–Gamebox–Hub in Johannesburg
Goethe-Institut, a cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany has launched a Library–Gamebox–Hub in Johannesburg, which consists of a gaming facility and a creative hub with eight working spaces. The hub was launched on Saturday 29 July and is…
Kenyan tech hub introduces professional services for start ups
Kenya’s tech hub, Nairobi Garage, has announced the launch of Nairobi Garage Business Services. Nairobi Garage Business Services will give the country’s top professional service providers access to startups and small businesses at affordable rates. Members of Nairobi Garage will now…
Google To Grant SA and Nigerian Startups $2.5 Million
Google reaffirmed its commitment to their non-profit arm, Google.org, on Thursday by announcing that the company will provide nonprofit organisations with up to $50 million in funding. Out of this $50 million, $20 million has been set aside for African nonprofits…
Yoco CEO, Katlego Maphai talks about empowering SME growth
South African fintech startup, Yoco has, in just over two years managed to offer a large number of businesses access to card payment facilities and their trading history online. Yoco was founded by four friends, Katlego Maphai, Carl Wazen, Bradley Wattrus…
Online transport management startup disrupts SA freight industry
Linebooker, an online transport management company that matches trucks with loads in Cape Town, is disrupting South Africa’s freight transport industry. According to the company, Linebooker has enjoyed an excellent five months since its official launch in February 2017. It…
Apps Africa Innovation Awards entries open
Applications are now open for the AppsAfrica.com Innovation Awards. The Awards celebrate the best in mobile and tech from across Africa supported by Mobile Monday South Africa and Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF). The third edition will take place on November…
SA Company’s Unique Algorithm To Advance AI
As technological advancements continue to develop around the world, a company based in the unassuming corner of Bloemfontein, South Africa, is starting to make waves internationally. Having already generated in excess of $30 million in revenue for clients across the globe…
Here’s how Ugandan startups can win up to USD 1,000,000
Applications for Seedstars Uganda are now open. Uganda’s start-ups are invited to represent their country at the Summit and win up to USD 1,000,000 in equity investment. The global seed-stage startup competition for emerging markets is returning in Uganda on…
SA fintech company empowers SME growth
South African payments company Yoco now has over 10 000 SMEs in South Africa using its point-of-sale payments platform to accept card payments. The company is adding over 1 000 new SMEs to its base every month, making it the…
WATCH: Interview With “The BuzzFeed of Africa”
Dubbed by TechCrunch as the “BuzzFeed of Africa”, OMG Digital is looking to dominate the digital content space in Africa. IT News Africa spoke to Co-Founder of OMG Digital, Jesse Arhin Ghansah, who unpacked the digital content climate in Africa.…
Startupbootcamp invites fintech startups for 2017 FastTrack tour
Europe’s accelerator programme, Startupbootcamp will be hosting a FastTrack tour, calling on South African start-ups in the insurance and Fintech space to showcase their entrepreneurial talent. The 2017 FastTrack tour will be coming to Johannesburg on 14 August and Cape…
Interview: Startup looking to harness wireless power for drones
IT News Africa sat down with the CEO and Founder of innovative startup WiPo Wireless Power, Dr Jaco du Preez, recently in an interview to discuss his company’s goals and objectives. Jaco, a man with degrees in Computer Systems Engineering, ICT and…
E-commerce- A Catalyst For Startups In Ghana
Startups seem to be the new ‘’ish’’ in Ghana. These days, nearly 5 startups are launched every day and this is both encouraging and alarming at the same time. Being that negative energy helps no one, let’s dwell on the…
Jumia listed among MIT Top 50 Smartest Companies 2017
Jumia Group (formerly Africa Internet Group), has for the second consecutive year been listed in MIT’s 50 smartest companies – 2017. This year, Jumia ranks at position 44, standing out as a company working to overcome the challenges of e-commerce…
South Africa: Blockchain startup to service R50 billion Township economy
Ekasi-bucks, a blockchain startup company based in South Africa, will be looking to make an impact on South Africa’s Townships by providing Financial systems to Township-based small businesses. These businesses operate in an economy estimated to be worth R50billion ($3.8billion)…
