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Source: Supplied. AfricArena celebrated 100 years of innovation with @totalenergies_za for the 100 Startupper of the Year Challenge at the AfricArena Cape Town Grand Summit 2024.

Global cities compete to host AfricArena innovation summits in 2025

Source: Supplied. Mathieu Coquillon, co-founder and director at Mama Money.

Mama Money card simplifies banking with WhatsApp integration

27 Jun 2024

Google Hustle Academy is back for 2024

Google boosts African SMEs with AI-powered Hustle Academy

15 May 2024

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Meltwater startup competition calls for entries

Meltwater startup competition calls for entries

29 Aug 2023

Heath tech is changing Africa. Source: Artem Podrez/Pexels

5 startups addressing Africa's healthcare gap

14 Jul 2023

Edmund Wessels, Anatoli Kirigwajjo win 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

Edmund Wessels, Anatoli Kirigwajjo win 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

7 Jul 2023

Cape Town-founded Peach Payments secures R563m funding for African expansion

Cape Town-founded Peach Payments secures R563m funding for African expansion

4 Apr 2023

African startups Kubik and Emata win big at Global Startup Awards

African startups Kubik and Emata win big at Global Startup Awards

3 Apr 2023

Applications open for inaugural AWS FinTech Africa Accelerator

Applications open for inaugural AWS FinTech Africa Accelerator

23 Mar 2023

Nigeria launches $618m tech fund for young investors

Nigeria launches $618m tech fund for young investors

20 Mar 2023

Africa is fertile ground for innovative tech, here are some great examples

Africa is fertile ground for innovative tech, here are some great examples

Paula Nagy 9 Feb 2023

11 disruptive startups selected for AfriTech's accelerator programme

11 disruptive startups selected for AfriTech's accelerator programme

23 Jan 2023

Microsoft to accelerate the growth of 10,000 African startups

Microsoft to accelerate the growth of 10,000 African startups

Imran Salie 2 Dec 2022

MultiChoice Africa Accelerator Programme expands to 8 more African countries

MultiChoice Africa Accelerator Programme expands to 8 more African countries

24 Nov 2022

Source: Blnk

Egyptian startup Blnk raises $32m in funding round

Mahmoud Salama 10 Nov 2022

Africa shares hallmarks of a tech startup, which bodes well for global competitiveness

Africa shares hallmarks of a tech startup, which bodes well for global competitiveness

Joshua Raphael 19 Oct 2022

SA's Brayfoil Technologies startup wins GEA Summit pitch competition

SA's Brayfoil Technologies startup wins GEA Summit pitch competition

11 Oct 2022

Cape Town car charging startup Zimi Charge gets opportunity to pitch to energy leaders

Cape Town car charging startup Zimi Charge gets opportunity to pitch to energy leaders

28 Sep 2022

SA-based tech company wins KPMG's Tech Innovator in Africa award

SA-based tech company wins KPMG's Tech Innovator in Africa award

29 Aug 2022

Source: Reuters.

Flutterwave's accounts frozen in Kenya over money laundering claims

8 Jul 2022

Source: ProVeg Incubator

Alt-protein startups called to enter international incubator programme

17 Jun 2022

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Constant Ventures launches $100m venture capital fund for tech startups across West Africa

1 Jun 2022

Source: Supplied. Mathius Ruch, co-founder and chief executive officer of CV VC; Wesley Patrick, author of the inaugural African Blockchain Report and Gideon Greaves, managing director of CV VC Africa at Davos.

CV VC launches seed fund for African blockchain startups

30 May 2022

Google for Startup Black Founders Fund calls for applications

Google for Startup Black Founders Fund calls for applications

17 May 2022

Birame Sock, Kwely founder and CEO. Source: Kwely

African B2B marketplace Kwely raises nearly $1m in seed funding

29 Apr 2022

ThriveAgric secures $56.4m funding, accelerates expansion plans

ThriveAgric secures $56.4m funding, accelerates expansion plans

23 Mar 2022

Source: iStock

Absa expands its digital partnership ecosystem in Africa

16 Mar 2022

15 startups revealed for Google's Startups Accelerator Africa Class 7

15 startups revealed for Google's Startups Accelerator Africa Class 7

14 Mar 2022

Microsoft announces new initiatives to support 10,000 African startups

Microsoft announces new initiatives to support 10,000 African startups

3 Mar 2022

Promising fintech solutions take the spotlight at Stitch hackathon

Promising fintech solutions take the spotlight at Stitch hackathon

28 Feb 2022

More news

Source: Supplied. AfricArena celebrated 100 years of innovation with @totalenergies_za for the 100 Startupper of the Year Challenge at the AfricArena Cape Town Grand Summit 2024.

EntrepreneurshipGlobal cities compete to host AfricArena innovation summits in 2025

2 Jan 2025

Source: Supplied. Mathieu Coquillon, co-founder and director at Mama Money.

FinanceMama Money card simplifies banking with WhatsApp integration

27 Jun 2024

Google Hustle Academy is back for 2024

EntrepreneurshipGoogle boosts African SMEs with AI-powered Hustle Academy

15 May 2024

Meltwater startup competition calls for entries

EntrepreneurshipMeltwater startup competition calls for entries

29 Aug 2023

Heath tech is changing Africa. Source: Artem Podrez/Pexels

Entrepreneurship5 startups addressing Africa's healthcare gap

14 Jul 2023

Edmund Wessels, Anatoli Kirigwajjo win 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

Construction & EngineeringEdmund Wessels, Anatoli Kirigwajjo win 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

7 Jul 2023

Cape Town-founded Peach Payments secures R563m funding for African expansion

EntrepreneurshipCape Town-founded Peach Payments secures R563m funding for African expansion

4 Apr 2023

African startups Kubik and Emata win big at Global Startup Awards

EntrepreneurshipAfrican startups Kubik and Emata win big at Global Startup Awards

3 Apr 2023

Applications open for inaugural AWS FinTech Africa Accelerator

EntrepreneurshipApplications open for inaugural AWS FinTech Africa Accelerator

23 Mar 2023

Nigeria launches $618m tech fund for young investors

ICTNigeria launches $618m tech fund for young investors

20 Mar 2023

Africa is fertile ground for innovative tech, here are some great examples

EntrepreneurshipAfrica is fertile ground for innovative tech, here are some great examples

Paula Nagy 9 Feb 2023

11 disruptive startups selected for AfriTech's accelerator programme

Entrepreneurship11 disruptive startups selected for AfriTech's accelerator programme

23 Jan 2023

Microsoft to accelerate the growth of 10,000 African startups

EntrepreneurshipMicrosoft to accelerate the growth of 10,000 African startups

Imran Salie 2 Dec 2022

MultiChoice Africa Accelerator Programme expands to 8 more African countries

EntrepreneurshipMultiChoice Africa Accelerator Programme expands to 8 more African countries

24 Nov 2022

Source: Blnk

EntrepreneurshipEgyptian startup Blnk raises $32m in funding round

Mahmoud Salama 10 Nov 2022

Africa shares hallmarks of a tech startup, which bodes well for global competitiveness

EntrepreneurshipAfrica shares hallmarks of a tech startup, which bodes well for global competitiveness

Joshua Raphael 19 Oct 2022

SA's Brayfoil Technologies startup wins GEA Summit pitch competition

EntrepreneurshipSA's Brayfoil Technologies startup wins GEA Summit pitch competition

11 Oct 2022

Cape Town car charging startup Zimi Charge gets opportunity to pitch to energy leaders

AutomotiveCape Town car charging startup Zimi Charge gets opportunity to pitch to energy leaders

28 Sep 2022

SA-based tech company wins KPMG's Tech Innovator in Africa award

ICTSA-based tech company wins KPMG's Tech Innovator in Africa award

29 Aug 2022

Source: Reuters.

FinanceFlutterwave's accounts frozen in Kenya over money laundering claims

8 Jul 2022

Alt-protein startups called to enter international incubator programme

RetailAlt-protein startups called to enter international incubator programme

17 Jun 2022

Constant Ventures launches $100m venture capital fund for tech startups across West Africa

FinanceConstant Ventures launches $100m venture capital fund for tech startups across West Africa

1 Jun 2022

CV VC launches seed fund for African blockchain startups

FinanceCV VC launches seed fund for African blockchain startups

30 May 2022

Google for Startup Black Founders Fund calls for applications

EntrepreneurshipGoogle for Startup Black Founders Fund calls for applications

17 May 2022

Birame Sock, Kwely founder and CEO. Source: Kwely

RetailAfrican B2B marketplace Kwely raises nearly $1m in seed funding

29 Apr 2022

ThriveAgric secures $56.4m funding, accelerates expansion plans

EntrepreneurshipThriveAgric secures $56.4m funding, accelerates expansion plans

23 Mar 2022

Source: iStock

FinanceAbsa expands its digital partnership ecosystem in Africa

16 Mar 2022

15 startups revealed for Google's Startups Accelerator Africa Class 7

ICT15 startups revealed for Google's Startups Accelerator Africa Class 7

14 Mar 2022

Microsoft announces new initiatives to support 10,000 African startups

ICTMicrosoft announces new initiatives to support 10,000 African startups

3 Mar 2022

Promising fintech solutions take the spotlight at Stitch hackathon

ICTPromising fintech solutions take the spotlight at Stitch hackathon

28 Feb 2022

Miguel Patricio, CEO at Kraft Heinz and Matias Muchnick, co-founder and CEO at NotCo. Source: Kraft Heinz

RetailKraft Heinz in joint venture to drive AI-driven plant-based food innovation

24 Feb 2022

Outlook: E-commerce and the race for rapid delivery

RetailOutlook: E-commerce and the race for rapid delivery

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Feb 2022

Open call for startups to join ImpactAim SDGs Tech pre-accelerator

EntrepreneurshipOpen call for startups to join ImpactAim SDGs Tech pre-accelerator

2 Feb 2022

Luxury giant invites startups to enter LVMH Innovation Award 2022

RetailLuxury giant invites startups to enter LVMH Innovation Award 2022

31 Jan 2022

Virtual sneakers produced by RTFKT. Source: RTFKT

RetailNike buys NFT fashion and collectibles startup RTFKT

14 Dec 2021

Applications open for Google for Startups Accelerator Africa

EntrepreneurshipApplications open for Google for Startups Accelerator Africa

4 Nov 2021

Sendbox raises $1.8m to digitise deliveries for African SMEs

EntrepreneurshipSendbox raises $1.8m to digitise deliveries for African SMEs

19 Oct 2021

Google to invest $1bn in digital transformation in Africa

Marketing & MediaGoogle to invest $1bn in digital transformation in Africa

6 Oct 2021

L to R: InnoHealth co-founders Dr Chad Marthinussen, Abdul-Malick Salie and Dr Wade Palmer. | Image supplied

Entrepreneurship#StartupStory: Cape-based startup set to disrupt SA healthtech space

Johannes Masiteng 29 Jul 2021

Olumide Soyombo launches Voltron Capital - a Pan-African seed firm

EntrepreneurshipOlumide Soyombo launches Voltron Capital - a Pan-African seed firm

27 Jul 2021