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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

MoMo Coach empowers nearly one million SMEs in sub-Saharan Africa

MoMo Coach empowers nearly one million SMEs in sub-Saharan Africa

20 Dec 2024

#BizTrends2025 Sponsors announced and categories still open for Curating the Future

#BizTrends2025 Sponsors announced and categories still open for Curating the Future

21 Nov 2024

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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

Nigerian entrepreneur builds electric mini-buses in clean energy push

Nigerian entrepreneur builds electric mini-buses in clean energy push

Seun Sanni 17 May 2022

#AfricaMonth: Building the next generation of African media brands

#AfricaMonth: Building the next generation of African media brands

Evan-Lee Courie 16 May 2022

#AfricaMonth: SA's changemakers drive Audi's 'Story of Progress' campaign

#AfricaMonth: SA's changemakers drive Audi's 'Story of Progress' campaign

Evan-Lee Courie 5 May 2022

Birame Sock, Kwely founder and CEO. Source: Kwely

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

29 Apr 2022

Source: .

IFC invests $50m in the first gender bond issued by Banco Pichincha

5 Apr 2022

ThriveAgric secures $56.4m funding, accelerates expansion plans

ThriveAgric secures $56.4m funding, accelerates expansion plans

23 Mar 2022

Business Insider Africa Awards launches to honour influential entrepreneurs

Business Insider Africa Awards launches to honour influential entrepreneurs

18 Mar 2022

Recycling grows in Africa, creating job and business opportunities

Recycling grows in Africa, creating job and business opportunities

18 Mar 2022

Source: iStock

Absa expands its digital partnership ecosystem in Africa

16 Mar 2022

Blending artisanal craft and African storytelling with Thabisa Mjo

Blending artisanal craft and African storytelling with Thabisa Mjo

Lauren Hartzenberg 15 Mar 2022

Vehicle financing startup Moove Africa to expand with $105m funding

Vehicle financing startup Moove Africa to expand with $105m funding

14 Mar 2022

Telecel Group names 10 African startups for "prestigious" acceleration programme

Telecel Group names 10 African startups for "prestigious" acceleration programme

14 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

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Kenya's Cellulant targets 50,000 new merchants

Duncan Miriri 28 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

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New Africa cross-border payments system to boost trade

20 Jan 2022

Cape Town-based gaming startup Carry1st raises $20m from Google and A16z

Cape Town-based gaming startup Carry1st raises $20m from Google and A16z

20 Jan 2022

#BizTrends2022: Ah Africa! Unpacking the human capital opportunity

#BizTrends2022: Ah Africa! Unpacking the human capital opportunity

Ndeye Diagne, Kantar 14 Jan 2022

#BizTrends2022: Africa's business revolution powered by technology

#BizTrends2022: Africa's business revolution powered by technology

Mathew Weiss 5 Jan 2022

SweepSouth buys Egyptian startup Filkhedma

SweepSouth buys Egyptian startup Filkhedma

20 Dec 2021

Nigeria moves a step closer to rolling out its landmark Startup Bill

Nigeria moves a step closer to rolling out its landmark Startup Bill

17 Dec 2021

Virtual sneakers produced by RTFKT. Source: RTFKT

Nike buys NFT fashion and collectibles startup RTFKT

14 Dec 2021

SA entrepreneur drives sustainable development using African foods

SA entrepreneur drives sustainable development using African foods

Lauren Hartzenberg 10 Dec 2021

2021 AWIEF Awards winners announced

2021 AWIEF Awards winners announced

8 Dec 2021

Source: Tiger Brands

4th Absa Business Day Supplier Development Awards winners revealed

19 Nov 2021

develoPPP Ventures calls for Kenyan entrepreneurs to apply for €100,000 grant

develoPPP Ventures calls for Kenyan entrepreneurs to apply for €100,000 grant

18 Nov 2021

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Google for Startup Black Founders Fund calls for applications

EntrepreneurshipGoogle for Startup Black Founders Fund calls for applications

17 May 2022

Nigerian entrepreneur builds electric mini-buses in clean energy push

AutomotiveNigerian entrepreneur builds electric mini-buses in clean energy push

Seun Sanni 17 May 2022

#AfricaMonth: Building the next generation of African media brands

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Building the next generation of African media brands

Evan-Lee Courie 16 May 2022

#AfricaMonth: SA's changemakers drive Audi's 'Story of Progress' campaign

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: SA's changemakers drive Audi's 'Story of Progress' campaign

Evan-Lee Courie 5 May 2022

Birame Sock, Kwely founder and CEO. Source: Kwely

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

29 Apr 2022

Source: .

FinanceIFC invests $50m in the first gender bond issued by Banco Pichincha

5 Apr 2022

ThriveAgric secures $56.4m funding, accelerates expansion plans

EntrepreneurshipThriveAgric secures $56.4m funding, accelerates expansion plans

23 Mar 2022

Business Insider Africa Awards launches to honour influential entrepreneurs

EntrepreneurshipBusiness Insider Africa Awards launches to honour influential entrepreneurs

18 Mar 2022

Recycling grows in Africa, creating job and business opportunities

ESG & SustainabilityRecycling grows in Africa, creating job and business opportunities

18 Mar 2022

Source: iStock

FinanceAbsa expands its digital partnership ecosystem in Africa

16 Mar 2022

Blending artisanal craft and African storytelling with Thabisa Mjo

RetailBlending artisanal craft and African storytelling with Thabisa Mjo

Lauren Hartzenberg 15 Mar 2022

Vehicle financing startup Moove Africa to expand with $105m funding

AutomotiveVehicle financing startup Moove Africa to expand with $105m funding

14 Mar 2022

Telecel Group names 10 African startups for "prestigious" acceleration programme

EntrepreneurshipTelecel Group names 10 African startups for "prestigious" acceleration programme

14 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

Image source: Ivan Samkov from

ICTKenya's Cellulant targets 50,000 new merchants

Duncan Miriri 28 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

New Africa cross-border payments system to boost trade

FinanceNew Africa cross-border payments system to boost trade

20 Jan 2022

Cape Town-based gaming startup Carry1st raises $20m from Google and A16z

ICTCape Town-based gaming startup Carry1st raises $20m from Google and A16z

20 Jan 2022

#BizTrends2022: Ah Africa! Unpacking the human capital opportunity

Marketing & Media#BizTrends2022: Ah Africa! Unpacking the human capital opportunity

Ndeye Diagne, Kantar 14 Jan 2022

#BizTrends2022: Africa's business revolution powered by technology

Marketing & Media#BizTrends2022: Africa's business revolution powered by technology

Mathew Weiss 5 Jan 2022

SweepSouth buys Egyptian startup Filkhedma

EntrepreneurshipSweepSouth buys Egyptian startup Filkhedma

20 Dec 2021

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EntrepreneurshipNigeria moves a step closer to rolling out its landmark Startup Bill

17 Dec 2021

Virtual sneakers produced by RTFKT. Source: RTFKT

RetailNike buys NFT fashion and collectibles startup RTFKT

14 Dec 2021

SA entrepreneur drives sustainable development using African foods

RetailSA entrepreneur drives sustainable development using African foods

Lauren Hartzenberg 10 Dec 2021

2021 AWIEF Awards winners announced

Entrepreneurship2021 AWIEF Awards winners announced

8 Dec 2021

Source: Tiger Brands

Retail4th Absa Business Day Supplier Development Awards winners revealed

19 Nov 2021

develoPPP Ventures calls for Kenyan entrepreneurs to apply for €100,000 grant

EntrepreneurshipdeveloPPP Ventures calls for Kenyan entrepreneurs to apply for €100,000 grant

18 Nov 2021

Social enterprises could hold the key to a prosperous, equitable future for Africa

ESG & SustainabilitySocial enterprises could hold the key to a prosperous, equitable future for Africa

Cathy Smith 12 Nov 2021

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FinanceFNB named Africa & SA's best SME bank

11 Nov 2021

Africa's digital media disruptors 'punching above their weight'

Marketing & MediaAfrica's digital media disruptors 'punching above their weight'

11 Nov 2021

#StartupStory: Osmotic Engineering Group on driving infrastructure development in Africa

Construction & Engineering#StartupStory: Osmotic Engineering Group on driving infrastructure development in Africa

Sindy Peters 9 Nov 2021

Applications open for Google for Startups Accelerator Africa

EntrepreneurshipApplications open for Google for Startups Accelerator Africa

4 Nov 2021

2021 AWIEF Awards finalists announced

Entrepreneurship2021 AWIEF Awards finalists announced

3 Nov 2021

Finalists for inaugural Äänit Prize announced

EntrepreneurshipFinalists for inaugural Äänit Prize announced

19 Oct 2021

Sendbox raises $1.8m to digitise deliveries for African SMEs

EntrepreneurshipSendbox raises $1.8m to digitise deliveries for African SMEs

19 Oct 2021

ThirdEyeMedia to expand to the sub-Saharan African market

Marketing & MediaThirdEyeMedia to expand to the sub-Saharan African market

13 Oct 2021

Source: Getty

Retail#EcomAfrica: How to build a successful e-commerce business

Lauren Hartzenberg 11 Oct 2021

Google to invest $1bn in digital transformation in Africa

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

6 Oct 2021