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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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"Sofitel Tour Casablanca" by TarikossMazti - Own work.

Casablanca to host Afrikonnect event later this month

Tom Jackson 14 Mar 2018

Urbantech hub KMT House launched in Egypt

Urbantech hub KMT House launched in Egypt

Tom Jackson 14 Mar 2018

New book launches with stories of African female entrepreneurs

New book launches with stories of African female entrepreneurs

9 Mar 2018

Kenya's A24Media launches $1m media tech investment fund

Kenya's A24Media launches $1m media tech investment fund

Gabriella Mulligan 8 Mar 2018

Image via Disrupt Africa

Rwanda's SafeMotos adds female moto-drivers to platform

Tom Jackson 8 Mar 2018

Tech startups invited to apply for Injini's second cohort

Tech startups invited to apply for Injini's second cohort

7 Mar 2018

Cameroon startup launches drones for global market

Cameroon startup launches drones for global market

5 Mar 2018

Ten African startups finalists of Harvard competition

Ten African startups finalists of Harvard competition

Tom Jackson 28 Feb 2018

Wisinomad wants to bring digital nomads to Africa

Wisinomad wants to bring digital nomads to Africa

Tom Jackson 28 Feb 2018

Hubs.ng digital ecosystem launches in Nigeria

Hubs.ng digital ecosystem launches in Nigeria

Gabriella Mulligan 26 Feb 2018

Not all African startups need VC money

Not all African startups need VC money

Tom Jackson 21 Feb 2018

Why my startup scene is better than yours: Egypt

Why my startup scene is better than yours: Egypt

Tom Jackson 20 Feb 2018

How Nigeria's Thrive Agric is crowdfunding farmers

How Nigeria's Thrive Agric is crowdfunding farmers

Tom Jackson 13 Feb 2018

Why my startup scene is better than yours: Nigeria

Why my startup scene is better than yours: Nigeria

Tom Jackson 9 Feb 2018

Oradian co-founder Julian Oehrlein on stage at the European FinTech event in Brussels accepting the award for Europe's Most Innovative Banking Software.

The missing links in the digital ecosystem in Africa

8 Feb 2018

iRise opens applications for Somali incubator

iRise opens applications for Somali incubator

Tom Jackson 8 Feb 2018

McKay Savage via

The rise and rise of African agri-tech

Tom Jackson 7 Feb 2018

Social Media Week Lagos announced

Social Media Week Lagos announced

2 Feb 2018

Why my startup scene is better than yours: Kenya

Why my startup scene is better than yours: Kenya

Tom Jackson 1 Feb 2018

Why my startup scene is better than yours: South Africa

Why my startup scene is better than yours: South Africa

Tom Jackson 25 Jan 2018

Partech Ventures launches $70m Africa VC fund

Partech Ventures launches $70m Africa VC fund

Tom Jackson 22 Jan 2018

Kenya's Nailab selects 15 startups for Make-IT accelerator

Kenya's Nailab selects 15 startups for Make-IT accelerator

Tom Jackson 18 Jan 2018

Investment into African tech startups hit record high in 2017

Investment into African tech startups hit record high in 2017

17 Jan 2018

Consumer Electronics Show introduces Africa Tech Now

Consumer Electronics Show introduces Africa Tech Now

11 Jan 2018

Egypt's Startup Reactor calls for applications

Egypt's Startup Reactor calls for applications

9 Jan 2018

Commissions.ng allows Nigerians to launch e-commerce stores

Commissions.ng allows Nigerians to launch e-commerce stores

Tom Jackson 5 Jan 2018

UN launches tech innovation lab in Egypt

UN launches tech innovation lab in Egypt

Tom Jackson 4 Jan 2018

Gambian startup Farm Fresh targets regional expansion

Gambian startup Farm Fresh targets regional expansion

Tom Jackson 21 Dec 2017

Vera Songwe.

Women and Girls Startup Challenge launched

12 Dec 2017

Nigerian startup Touchabl launches picture-searching app

Nigerian startup Touchabl launches picture-searching app

12 Dec 2017

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"Sofitel Tour Casablanca" by TarikossMazti - Own work.

ICTCasablanca to host Afrikonnect event later this month

Tom Jackson 14 Mar 2018

Urbantech hub KMT House launched in Egypt

ICTUrbantech hub KMT House launched in Egypt

Tom Jackson 14 Mar 2018

New book launches with stories of African female entrepreneurs

EntrepreneurshipNew book launches with stories of African female entrepreneurs

9 Mar 2018

Kenya's A24Media launches $1m media tech investment fund

Marketing & MediaKenya's A24Media launches $1m media tech investment fund

Gabriella Mulligan 8 Mar 2018

Image via Disrupt Africa

AutomotiveRwanda's SafeMotos adds female moto-drivers to platform

Tom Jackson 8 Mar 2018

Tech startups invited to apply for Injini's second cohort

ICTTech startups invited to apply for Injini's second cohort

7 Mar 2018

Cameroon startup launches drones for global market

Logistics & TransportCameroon startup launches drones for global market

5 Mar 2018

Ten African startups finalists of Harvard competition

ICTTen African startups finalists of Harvard competition

Tom Jackson 28 Feb 2018

Wisinomad wants to bring digital nomads to Africa

ICTWisinomad wants to bring digital nomads to Africa

Tom Jackson 28 Feb 2018

Hubs.ng digital ecosystem launches in Nigeria

ICTHubs.ng digital ecosystem launches in Nigeria

Gabriella Mulligan 26 Feb 2018

Not all African startups need VC money

ICTNot all African startups need VC money

Tom Jackson 21 Feb 2018

Why my startup scene is better than yours: Egypt

ICTWhy my startup scene is better than yours: Egypt

Tom Jackson 20 Feb 2018

How Nigeria's Thrive Agric is crowdfunding farmers

AgricultureHow Nigeria's Thrive Agric is crowdfunding farmers

Tom Jackson 13 Feb 2018

Why my startup scene is better than yours: Nigeria

ICTWhy my startup scene is better than yours: Nigeria

Tom Jackson 9 Feb 2018

Oradian co-founder Julian Oehrlein on stage at the European FinTech event in Brussels accepting the award for Europe's Most Innovative Banking Software.

ICTThe missing links in the digital ecosystem in Africa

8 Feb 2018

iRise opens applications for Somali incubator

ICTiRise opens applications for Somali incubator

Tom Jackson 8 Feb 2018

McKay Savage via

AgricultureThe rise and rise of African agri-tech

Tom Jackson 7 Feb 2018

Social Media Week Lagos announced

Marketing & MediaSocial Media Week Lagos announced

2 Feb 2018

Why my startup scene is better than yours: Kenya

ICTWhy my startup scene is better than yours: Kenya

Tom Jackson 1 Feb 2018

Why my startup scene is better than yours: South Africa

ICTWhy my startup scene is better than yours: South Africa

Tom Jackson 25 Jan 2018

Partech Ventures launches $70m Africa VC fund

FinancePartech Ventures launches $70m Africa VC fund

Tom Jackson 22 Jan 2018

Kenya's Nailab selects 15 startups for Make-IT accelerator

ICTKenya's Nailab selects 15 startups for Make-IT accelerator

Tom Jackson 18 Jan 2018

Investment into African tech startups hit record high in 2017

ICTInvestment into African tech startups hit record high in 2017

17 Jan 2018

Consumer Electronics Show introduces Africa Tech Now

Marketing & MediaConsumer Electronics Show introduces Africa Tech Now

11 Jan 2018

Egypt's Startup Reactor calls for applications

ICTEgypt's Startup Reactor calls for applications

9 Jan 2018

Commissions.ng allows Nigerians to launch e-commerce stores

RetailCommissions.ng allows Nigerians to launch e-commerce stores

Tom Jackson 5 Jan 2018

UN launches tech innovation lab in Egypt

ICTUN launches tech innovation lab in Egypt

Tom Jackson 4 Jan 2018

Gambian startup Farm Fresh targets regional expansion

ICTGambian startup Farm Fresh targets regional expansion

Tom Jackson 21 Dec 2017

Vera Songwe.

EntrepreneurshipWomen and Girls Startup Challenge launched

12 Dec 2017

Nigerian startup Touchabl launches picture-searching app

ICTNigerian startup Touchabl launches picture-searching app

12 Dec 2017

Less than 30% of Africa's e-commerce startups profitable

RetailLess than 30% of Africa's e-commerce startups profitable

Gabriella Mulligan 8 Dec 2017

Startupbootcamp Cape Town's top 10 startups sign 32 deals

ICTStartupbootcamp Cape Town's top 10 startups sign 32 deals

6 Dec 2017

African expansion "massive focus" for SA's Quicket in 2018

RetailAfrican expansion "massive focus" for SA's Quicket in 2018

Tom Jackson 4 Dec 2017

Seedstars finalists from Middle East, North Africa

ICTSeedstars finalists from Middle East, North Africa

29 Nov 2017

By Arthur Buliva (Own work) , via Wikimedia Commons

ICTSpeakers announced for Africa Tech Summit Kigali 2018

Tom Jackson 27 Nov 2017

Facebook cements investment in Nigeria

Marketing & MediaFacebook cements investment in Nigeria

23 Nov 2017

Gauteng challenges Silicon Cape as SA's startup capital

ICTGauteng challenges Silicon Cape as SA's startup capital

23 Nov 2017

MEST expands in key African markets

EntrepreneurshipMEST expands in key African markets

21 Nov 2017

Meet Africa's startup stars

ICTMeet Africa's startup stars

20 Nov 2017

Somali startups receive investment

EntrepreneurshipSomali startups receive investment

16 Nov 2017