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Womhub and Cisco EDGE Illuminate the Role of Partnerships in Shaping Progress
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…
Google-Backed HealthDart Spearheads Tech-Driven Efficiency
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…
Founders Factory Africa Secures $113 Million to Propel African Tech Founders’ Growth
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…
Safaricom Shareholders Approve Two New Subsidiaries to Empower and Invest in Tech Start-ups in Kenya
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…
$5000 Awarded to Fintech Startups
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…
Propel Secures €2.5 Million in Funding to Drive Growth and Support Tech Talent Communities
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…
Ed-Tech Startup Widens Educational Opportunities in Kenya
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…
Herconomy: Nigeria’s First Women – Empowering Bank
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…
African Start-Ups Shine as Global Tech Innovation Leaders
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…
Construction of Paratus Tier-IV Data Center Launches in Angola
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…
Kaspersky presents 5 crucial tips to enhance SME Cybersecurity
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…
Ethiopian Building Tech Startup Raises $3.34M
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…
ZINDI Launches South African AI Association for Education and Reskilling
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…
African Startups Win Big at Global Startup Awards
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…
Nigeria: Fez Delivery announces Seed raise of $1 million
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…
A Deep Dive into East Africa’s Tech Start-up Ecosystem
New survey reveals lack of access to investors, reliance on international VCs and global recession trends as the biggest perceived barriers for East African tech start-ups to access funds as Covid 19 has slowed down investments across the region’s start-up…
