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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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Ghanaian startup crowned 2018 Seedstars Global Winner

Ghanaian startup crowned 2018 Seedstars Global Winner

16 Apr 2018

Photo by Emilio Garcia on Unsplash

Why my startup scene is better than yours: Rwanda

Tom Jackson 13 Apr 2018

Barclays Accelerator.

Why African banks must work with fintech startups

Tom Jackson 13 Apr 2018

Innovate Ventures Accelerator in Somaliland calls for applications

Innovate Ventures Accelerator in Somaliland calls for applications

12 Apr 2018

Four African startups make Seedstars final

Four African startups make Seedstars final

Tom Jackson 12 Apr 2018

Kenya's MoBar Delivery brings alcohol to your door

Kenya's MoBar Delivery brings alcohol to your door

Tom Jackson 12 Apr 2018

Why my startup scene is better than yours: Senegal

Why my startup scene is better than yours: Senegal

Tom Jackson 9 Apr 2018

Flat6Labs Cairo accepting applications for 11th cycle

Flat6Labs Cairo accepting applications for 11th cycle

9 Apr 2018

Nominations for Southern Africa Startup Awards now open

Nominations for Southern Africa Startup Awards now open

6 Apr 2018

Applications now open for Demo Africa

Applications now open for Demo Africa

Tom Jackson 4 Apr 2018

Why my startup scene is better than yours: Tanzania

Why my startup scene is better than yours: Tanzania

Tom Jackson 29 Mar 2018

Africa CEO Forum.

Showcasing African startups and leadership

22 Mar 2018

442 tech hubs active in Africa - GSMA

442 tech hubs active in Africa - GSMA

Gabriella Mulligan 22 Mar 2018

Why my startup scene is better than yours: Ghana

Why my startup scene is better than yours: Ghana

Tom Jackson 20 Mar 2018

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12 startups selected for first African Google Launchpad Accelerator

Tom Jackson 20 Mar 2018

Innovation policy hackathons to take place in Abuja, Lagos

Innovation policy hackathons to take place in Abuja, Lagos

Tom Jackson 19 Mar 2018

Gulivery.

Online delivery startup Gulivery scales across Somalia

Tom Jackson 16 Mar 2018

African tech and telecom sector to thrive in 2018/19

African tech and telecom sector to thrive in 2018/19

16 Mar 2018

"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

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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

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Ghanaian startup crowned 2018 Seedstars Global Winner

ICTGhanaian startup crowned 2018 Seedstars Global Winner

16 Apr 2018

Photo by Emilio Garcia on Unsplash

ICTWhy my startup scene is better than yours: Rwanda

Tom Jackson 13 Apr 2018

Barclays Accelerator.

Marketing & MediaWhy African banks must work with fintech startups

Tom Jackson 13 Apr 2018

Innovate Ventures Accelerator in Somaliland calls for applications

ICTInnovate Ventures Accelerator in Somaliland calls for applications

12 Apr 2018

Four African startups make Seedstars final

ICTFour African startups make Seedstars final

Tom Jackson 12 Apr 2018

Kenya's MoBar Delivery brings alcohol to your door

RetailKenya's MoBar Delivery brings alcohol to your door

Tom Jackson 12 Apr 2018

Why my startup scene is better than yours: Senegal

ICTWhy my startup scene is better than yours: Senegal

Tom Jackson 9 Apr 2018

Flat6Labs Cairo accepting applications for 11th cycle

ICTFlat6Labs Cairo accepting applications for 11th cycle

9 Apr 2018

Nominations for Southern Africa Startup Awards now open

ICTNominations for Southern Africa Startup Awards now open

6 Apr 2018

Applications now open for Demo Africa

ICTApplications now open for Demo Africa

Tom Jackson 4 Apr 2018

Why my startup scene is better than yours: Tanzania

ICTWhy my startup scene is better than yours: Tanzania

Tom Jackson 29 Mar 2018

Africa CEO Forum.

EntrepreneurshipShowcasing African startups and leadership

22 Mar 2018

442 tech hubs active in Africa - GSMA

ICT442 tech hubs active in Africa - GSMA

Gabriella Mulligan 22 Mar 2018

Why my startup scene is better than yours: Ghana

ICTWhy my startup scene is better than yours: Ghana

Tom Jackson 20 Mar 2018

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ICT12 startups selected for first African Google Launchpad Accelerator

Tom Jackson 20 Mar 2018

Innovation policy hackathons to take place in Abuja, Lagos

ICTInnovation policy hackathons to take place in Abuja, Lagos

Tom Jackson 19 Mar 2018

Gulivery.

EntrepreneurshipOnline delivery startup Gulivery scales across Somalia

Tom Jackson 16 Mar 2018

African tech and telecom sector to thrive in 2018/19

LegalAfrican tech and telecom sector to thrive in 2018/19

16 Mar 2018

"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

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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