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

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

24 Feb 2022

Outlook: E-commerce and the race for rapid delivery

Outlook: E-commerce and the race for rapid delivery

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Feb 2022

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

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

2 Feb 2022

Luxury giant invites startups to enter LVMH Innovation Award 2022

Luxury giant invites startups to enter LVMH Innovation Award 2022

31 Jan 2022

Virtual sneakers produced by RTFKT. Source: RTFKT

Nike buys NFT fashion and collectibles startup RTFKT

14 Dec 2021

Applications open for Google for Startups Accelerator Africa

Applications open for Google for Startups Accelerator Africa

4 Nov 2021

Sendbox raises $1.8m to digitise deliveries for African SMEs

Sendbox raises $1.8m to digitise deliveries for African SMEs

19 Oct 2021

Google to invest $1bn in digital transformation in Africa

Google 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

#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

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

27 Jul 2021

5 technopreneurs chosen for Ayo Scaling Africa Series

5 technopreneurs chosen for Ayo Scaling Africa Series

22 Jul 2021

Saint-Gobain Africa Challenge 2021 calls for entries

Saint-Gobain Africa Challenge 2021 calls for entries

21 Jul 2021

Seedstars Africa Ventures announces initiatives to drive investments into Africa

Seedstars Africa Ventures announces initiatives to drive investments into Africa

24 Jun 2021

#YouthMatters: Chidi Nwaogu, nominee for Techpreneur of the Year at 2021 FOYA Awards

#YouthMatters: Chidi Nwaogu, nominee for Techpreneur of the Year at 2021 FOYA Awards

Evan-Lee Courie 23 Jun 2021

Startup teaches young Nigerians to code on smartphones

Startup teaches young Nigerians to code on smartphones

Angela Ukomadu 27 May 2021

Marek Zmyslowski on plotting a realistic e-commerce growth strategy in Africa

Marek Zmyslowski on plotting a realistic e-commerce growth strategy in Africa

Lauren Hartzenberg 23 May 2021

Cape Town tops African tech ecosystems rankings for direct foreign investment

Cape Town tops African tech ecosystems rankings for direct foreign investment

10 May 2021

Winners of Space-Tech Earth Observation Innovation Challenge announced

Winners of Space-Tech Earth Observation Innovation Challenge announced

15 Feb 2021

IBM announces support of Digital4Agriculture Initiative

IBM announces support of Digital4Agriculture Initiative

8 Dec 2020

Pan African Fintech Accelerator open to growth-stage tech startups

Pan African Fintech Accelerator open to growth-stage tech startups

3 Dec 2020

Bizcommunity and NSP Consultants congratulate BizListing winners!

Bizcommunity and NSP Consultants congratulate BizListing winners!

Bizcommunity.com 26 Oct 2020

Find an on-demand handyman with Fundi App

Find an on-demand handyman with Fundi App

Evan-Lee Courie 5 Oct 2020

#SAIS2020: Dr Sumarie Roodt talks tech innovation and a Startup Act in South Africa

#SAIS2020: Dr Sumarie Roodt talks tech innovation and a Startup Act in South Africa

Evan-Lee Courie 30 Sep 2020

Could the increase in demand for data in Africa be a solution?

Could the increase in demand for data in Africa be a solution?

Anthony Okenwa 31 Aug 2020

#WomensMonth: Suzanne Morel shares how Mastercard SA is powering up women in SA

#WomensMonth: Suzanne Morel shares how Mastercard SA is powering up women in SA

Evan-Lee Courie 17 Aug 2020

#StartupStory: Flip Phone is the new marketplace for mobile phones

#StartupStory: Flip Phone is the new marketplace for mobile phones

Evan-Lee Courie 29 Jun 2020

Why global investors should invest in Africa's tech startups

Why global investors should invest in Africa's tech startups

Kashira Naidoo & Zach George 26 Jun 2020

#StartupStory: Putting a Sparkle in Nigeria's digital ecosystem

#StartupStory: Putting a Sparkle in Nigeria's digital ecosystem

Evan-Lee Courie 9 Jun 2020

Q&A: Mmusi Maimane talks 'One South Africa' digital platform

Q&A: Mmusi Maimane talks 'One South Africa' digital platform

Evan-Lee Courie 21 May 2020

#StartupStory: Christopher, the future of AI in Africa

#StartupStory: Christopher, the future of AI in Africa

Evan-Lee Courie 20 May 2020

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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

5 technopreneurs chosen for Ayo Scaling Africa Series

ICT5 technopreneurs chosen for Ayo Scaling Africa Series

22 Jul 2021

Saint-Gobain Africa Challenge 2021 calls for entries

EntrepreneurshipSaint-Gobain Africa Challenge 2021 calls for entries

21 Jul 2021

Seedstars Africa Ventures announces initiatives to drive investments into Africa

EntrepreneurshipSeedstars Africa Ventures announces initiatives to drive investments into Africa

24 Jun 2021

#YouthMatters: Chidi Nwaogu, nominee for Techpreneur of the Year at 2021 FOYA Awards

Marketing & Media#YouthMatters: Chidi Nwaogu, nominee for Techpreneur of the Year at 2021 FOYA Awards

Evan-Lee Courie 23 Jun 2021

Startup teaches young Nigerians to code on smartphones

ICTStartup teaches young Nigerians to code on smartphones

Angela Ukomadu 27 May 2021

Marek Zmyslowski on plotting a realistic e-commerce growth strategy in Africa

RetailMarek Zmyslowski on plotting a realistic e-commerce growth strategy in Africa

Lauren Hartzenberg 23 May 2021

Cape Town tops African tech ecosystems rankings for direct foreign investment

ICTCape Town tops African tech ecosystems rankings for direct foreign investment

10 May 2021

Winners of Space-Tech Earth Observation Innovation Challenge announced

ICTWinners of Space-Tech Earth Observation Innovation Challenge announced

15 Feb 2021

IBM announces support of Digital4Agriculture Initiative

ICTIBM announces support of Digital4Agriculture Initiative

8 Dec 2020

Pan African Fintech Accelerator open to growth-stage tech startups

EntrepreneurshipPan African Fintech Accelerator open to growth-stage tech startups

3 Dec 2020

Bizcommunity and NSP Consultants congratulate BizListing winners!

Marketing & MediaBizcommunity and NSP Consultants congratulate BizListing winners!

Bizcommunity.com 26 Oct 2020

Find an on-demand handyman with Fundi App

EntrepreneurshipFind an on-demand handyman with Fundi App

Evan-Lee Courie 5 Oct 2020

#SAIS2020: Dr Sumarie Roodt talks tech innovation and a Startup Act in South Africa

Entrepreneurship#SAIS2020: Dr Sumarie Roodt talks tech innovation and a Startup Act in South Africa

Evan-Lee Courie 30 Sep 2020

Could the increase in demand for data in Africa be a solution?

ICTCould the increase in demand for data in Africa be a solution?

Anthony Okenwa 31 Aug 2020

#WomensMonth: Suzanne Morel shares how Mastercard SA is powering up women in SA

Entrepreneurship#WomensMonth: Suzanne Morel shares how Mastercard SA is powering up women in SA

Evan-Lee Courie 17 Aug 2020

#StartupStory: Flip Phone is the new marketplace for mobile phones

Entrepreneurship#StartupStory: Flip Phone is the new marketplace for mobile phones

Evan-Lee Courie 29 Jun 2020

Why global investors should invest in Africa's tech startups

EntrepreneurshipWhy global investors should invest in Africa's tech startups

Kashira Naidoo & Zach George 26 Jun 2020

#StartupStory: Putting a Sparkle in Nigeria's digital ecosystem

Entrepreneurship#StartupStory: Putting a Sparkle in Nigeria's digital ecosystem

Evan-Lee Courie 9 Jun 2020

Q&A: Mmusi Maimane talks 'One South Africa' digital platform

EntrepreneurshipQ&A: Mmusi Maimane talks 'One South Africa' digital platform

Evan-Lee Courie 21 May 2020

#StartupStory: Christopher, the future of AI in Africa

ICT#StartupStory: Christopher, the future of AI in Africa

Evan-Lee Courie 20 May 2020

#LockdownLessons: 5 minutes with Sandras Phiri, founder of StartupCircles

Entrepreneurship#LockdownLessons: 5 minutes with Sandras Phiri, founder of StartupCircles

Evan-Lee Courie 6 May 2020

2020 MEST Africa Challenge expands target, extends deadline

Entrepreneurship2020 MEST Africa Challenge expands target, extends deadline

3 May 2020

Covid-19 will fast-track growth in contactless payments

RetailCovid-19 will fast-track growth in contactless payments

7 Apr 2020

MEST Africa Challenge now open

EntrepreneurshipMEST Africa Challenge now open

3 Apr 2020

AI Media Group to present 'African AI Opportunity" at global conference

ICTAI Media Group to present 'African AI Opportunity" at global conference

2 Mar 2020

Mastercard Foundation names 12 African EdTech companies as first fellows

EducationMastercard Foundation names 12 African EdTech companies as first fellows

24 Feb 2020

Q&A: Growing B2B technology businesses with SW7

ICTQ&A: Growing B2B technology businesses with SW7

Evan-Lee Courie 22 Jan 2020

#AfricaCom: Gender inequality continues to cost Africa billions of dollars each year

ESG & Sustainability#AfricaCom: Gender inequality continues to cost Africa billions of dollars each year

Sindy Peters 27 Nov 2019

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Tourism & Travel5 trends opening doors for African tech entrepreneurs

Odette Faling 5 Nov 2019

#StartupStory: HouseAfrica is changing the housing market in Africa

Entrepreneurship#StartupStory: HouseAfrica is changing the housing market in Africa

Evan-Lee Courie 9 Oct 2019