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7 start-ups built on Ampion Venture Bus in Tunisia
Seven start-ups have emerged from the Ampion Venture Bus in Tunisia during 2014. After the Grand Final at Tunisia’s university ESPRIT, a jury of high-level investors, bankers and decision makers from the Maghreb region crowned the eventual winners TrashCash, ExTails…
Microsoft to support start-ups in Nigeria
Microsoft and 88mph have revealed the expansion of the Microsoft Ventures program into Nigeria. As part of the 4Afrika Initiative, the collaboration, according to both parties, will help improve start-ups’ productivity by offering tools, resources, expertise and routes to market around…
Ampion Venture Bus to create ICT start-ups in Tunisia
From December 14 to December 19 the final Ampion Venture Bus will embark on a journey to create innovative ICT start-ups when travelling throughout Tunisia. Tunisia, has become famous for its lively scene of bloggers and engaged citizens. Fittingly, the…
Nigeria: Airtel reveals Catapult-a-Startup initiative
Airtel Nigeria has revealed an entrepreneurial initiative named ‘Catapult-a-Startup,’ a platform which aims to inspire innovation and assist start-up mobile app developers towards actualising their business goals and dreams. With this initiative, Airtel is offering a platform for budding mobile app developers to receive…
Zimbabwe: Avelgood Apps announces 10 millionth download
Avelgood Apps is a mobile apps development firm based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. According to the company, its apps have now been downloaded a cumulative 10 million times. Avelgood published its first app, a flashlight app, on Nokia Ovi Store in…
10 African tech start-ups to look out for
Africa is bursting with potential, especially when it comes to the tech start-up scene. A great number of companies have entered the African tech scene recently; however, 10 of these start-ups have shined, much like the glorious African sun, in…
Rwanda: Think Incubator invests in 4 new start-ups
Rwandan technology incubator Think, in association with Tigo and Millicom, has unveiled its first round of companies selected for support. According to Think, the four selected teams represent innovative digital private sector services that demonstrate the potential to scale across…
MainOne secures deal with Lagos Garage start-up hub
Nigerian provider MainOne, has secured a deal with Lagos Garage. According to the company the deal will ensure that the 440.ng start-ups will have the high-speed internet service they need to build and deliver their products. The 440.ng is a…
New African music-based social network on the rise
TruSpot is attempting to make listening and sharing of music easier and more social. The online social network has upgraded its services in order to make this happen. According to the social network: “We have hit the reset and wiped…
7 African start-ups to receive Microsoft innovation grants
To fast-track their growth and provide a roadmap to highlight Africa’s ‘future growth pole’, Microsoft has revealed the 7 new African start-ups to receive funding, technical support and mentorship. According to Microsoft, one of the goals of the Microsoft 4Afrika…
New health e-tailer Juniva launches in SA
The world wide web is growing at an exponential rate. We see thousands of websites launched daily. The latest website to grace the world wide web comes from former Kalahari.com CEO, Gary Novitzkas. According to Novitzkas, Juniva.com is a specialist…
Online fashion portal Madichaba now live
Consumers are faced with numerous online shopping destinations that sell a wide range of products including: electronic gadgets, books, entertainment, clothing, shoes and accessories. According to online retailer, Madichaba, studies show that South Africans are not averse to eCommerce and…
Demo Africa announces 40 best tech start-ups
DEMO has released the names of the 40 start-ups that have qualified to launch their products on the DEMO Africa stage in September 2014. Topping the list is Nigeria with 14 start-ups qualifying, followed by Kenya, Ghana and Egypt. According…
Could Yookos be Africa’s next Facebook?
Facebook is growing at an exponential rate, along with the likes of Twitter. However, a new social media platform has arisen, and has set its sights on Africa. Yookos is a social networking site that allows users to meet friends…
Hellofood Takes European Tech Startup Award
In the presence of over 800 of Europe’s top tech entrepreneurs and experts in London, Foodpanda/Hellofood received the prestigious award for its huge global expansion over the last year. The company was first elected from the shortlist by a public…
Three African Financial Startups Launch on Mambu
Mambu, the cloud banking technology provider, has expanded its customer footprint in Africa, confirming three new customers in Angola, Kenya and Nigeria. All three are new financial organisations extending access to financial services in underserved markets, and have chosen Mambu…
