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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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All the 2022 AWIEF Awards winners!

All the 2022 AWIEF Awards winners!

28 Sep 2022

Home services startup SweepSouth secures R198m in funding

Home services startup SweepSouth secures R198m in funding

26 Sep 2022

African YouthAdapt Challenge competition open for entries

African YouthAdapt Challenge competition open for entries

19 Sep 2022

Stellantis invests in Africar Group, launches used vehicle startup

Stellantis invests in Africar Group, launches used vehicle startup

13 Sep 2022

Seedstars Africa Ventures names Bruce Nsereko-Lule as a general partner

Seedstars Africa Ventures names Bruce Nsereko-Lule as a general partner

12 Sep 2022

5 young African leaders shortlisted for Äänit Prize

5 young African leaders shortlisted for Äänit Prize

8 Sep 2022

Second cohort of Google for Startups Black Founders Fund revealed

Second cohort of Google for Startups Black Founders Fund revealed

7 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

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Visa announces grant to help African women fund managers grow their businesses

18 Aug 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners July 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners July 2022

Bizcommunity.com 1 Aug 2022

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Africa's Cassava Technologies secures $50m to fund growth

22 Jul 2022

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Ecobank wins coveted awards

18 Jul 2022

$3m investment to power expansion of African spirits maker Spearhead

$3m investment to power expansion of African spirits maker Spearhead

13 Jul 2022

#FOS22: How women, Africa play a central role in realising a sustainable future for all

#FOS22: How women, Africa play a central role in realising a sustainable future for all

Sindy Peters 12 Jul 2022

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New app simplifies inventory management for Africa's informal retailers

28 Jun 2022

Source: Freepik.

Raise Africa Investments deal part of FNB's R200m transformational equity pact

28 Jun 2022

Source: ProVeg Incubator

Alt-protein startups called to enter international incubator programme

17 Jun 2022

Google launches new initiatives to support small retail businesses in Africa

Google launches new initiatives to support small retail businesses in Africa

15 Jun 2022

Africa's first Global Startup Awards to showcase the continent's most promising innovators

Africa's first Global Startup Awards to showcase the continent's most promising innovators

10 Jun 2022

Source: Supplied. Philip Myburgh, head of trade and Afrca-China at Standard Bank.

Standard Bank launches first-ever biannual African trade index

7 Jun 2022

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8th Africa Bank 4.0 Summit: promoting digital innovation within the African fiscal sector

3 Jun 2022

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

1 Jun 2022

Source: L'Oréal

L'Oréal launches fund to invest in female-founded startups

1 Jun 2022

#AfricaMonth: Why informal retailing in Africa must not be overlooked

#AfricaMonth: Why informal retailing in Africa must not be overlooked

Lauren Hartzenberg 31 May 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

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

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Home services startup SweepSouth secures R198m in funding

EntrepreneurshipHome services startup SweepSouth secures R198m in funding

26 Sep 2022

African YouthAdapt Challenge competition open for entries

ESG & SustainabilityAfrican YouthAdapt Challenge competition open for entries

19 Sep 2022

Stellantis invests in Africar Group, launches used vehicle startup

AutomotiveStellantis invests in Africar Group, launches used vehicle startup

13 Sep 2022

Seedstars Africa Ventures names Bruce Nsereko-Lule as a general partner

EntrepreneurshipSeedstars Africa Ventures names Bruce Nsereko-Lule as a general partner

12 Sep 2022

5 young African leaders shortlisted for Äänit Prize

ESG & Sustainability5 young African leaders shortlisted for Äänit Prize

8 Sep 2022

Second cohort of Google for Startups Black Founders Fund revealed

EntrepreneurshipSecond cohort of Google for Startups Black Founders Fund revealed

7 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: Supplied.

FinanceVisa announces grant to help African women fund managers grow their businesses

18 Aug 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners July 2022

Marketing & MediaBiz Most Read Award winners July 2022

Bizcommunity.com 1 Aug 2022

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ICTAfrica's Cassava Technologies secures $50m to fund growth

22 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied.

FinanceEcobank wins coveted awards

18 Jul 2022

$3m investment to power expansion of African spirits maker Spearhead

Retail$3m investment to power expansion of African spirits maker Spearhead

13 Jul 2022

#FOS22: How women, Africa play a central role in realising a sustainable future for all

ESG & Sustainability#FOS22: How women, Africa play a central role in realising a sustainable future for all

Sindy Peters 12 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied

RetailNew app simplifies inventory management for Africa's informal retailers

28 Jun 2022

Source: Freepik.

FinanceRaise Africa Investments deal part of FNB's R200m transformational equity pact

28 Jun 2022

Alt-protein startups called to enter international incubator programme

RetailAlt-protein startups called to enter international incubator programme

17 Jun 2022

Google launches new initiatives to support small retail businesses in Africa

EntrepreneurshipGoogle launches new initiatives to support small retail businesses in Africa

15 Jun 2022

Africa's first Global Startup Awards to showcase the continent's most promising innovators

EntrepreneurshipAfrica's first Global Startup Awards to showcase the continent's most promising innovators

10 Jun 2022

Source: Supplied. Philip Myburgh, head of trade and Afrca-China at Standard Bank.

FinanceStandard Bank launches first-ever biannual African trade index

7 Jun 2022

Source: Supplied.

Finance8th Africa Bank 4.0 Summit: promoting digital innovation within the African fiscal sector

3 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

Source: L'Oréal

RetailL'Oréal launches fund to invest in female-founded startups

1 Jun 2022

#AfricaMonth: Why informal retailing in Africa must not be overlooked

Retail#AfricaMonth: Why informal retailing in Africa must not be overlooked

Lauren Hartzenberg 31 May 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

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

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ICTKenya's Cellulant targets 50,000 new merchants

Duncan Miriri 28 Feb 2022