Technology
How this e-commerce startup is exporting “Made in Ethiopia” products to the world
Ethiopian startup Store251 sources ethically produced and handmade products from local designers – both new and...
Read moreDetailsAfrican Development Bank announces 100 finalists for IDEATHON #Africavs Virus challenge
The African Development Bank has announced the 100 finalists from the #AfricaVsVirus Challenge ideathon to find...
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UK-based tech firm launches Africa’s first contact tracing text based tool
HARARE (The Southern African Times) - Two Zimbabwean entrepreneurs have developed a self-help app as part...
Read moreDetailsSA cashless payments startup Sticitt raises $249k funding
South African cashless payments startup Sticitt has raised ZAR4.25 million (US$249,000) in funding so far this...
Read moreDetailsAfrica’s startup ecosystem on the brink of massive growth
The growing number of startups securing major financial commitments, sets the stage for an entirely new...
Read moreDetailsKenyan e-health startup Access Afya among first to receive funding from MIT Solve as part of $900k round
Kenyan healthcare startup Access Afya has become one of the first investments made by MIT Solve...
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Virtual safaris keep wildlife in sight for absent tourists
NANYUKI, Kenya (SAT) — Virtual safaris are helping to distract people under coronavirus lockdowns while attracting...
Read moreDetailsSouth Africa’s FlexClub raises $1.2M, partners with Uber Mexico
FlexClub, a South African startup that matches investors and drivers to cars for ride-hailing services, closed...
Read moreDetailsOpinion: African countries need ‘startup acts’ more than ever to support innovation
Adedana Ashebir is regional manager for Africa for Village Capital, which has supported more than 100 entrepreneurs...
Read moreDetailsFacebook, telcos to build huge subsea cable for Africa and Middle East to give internet boost
Facebook, and a group of telecom companies including China Mobile International, MTN GlobalConnect, Orange and Vodafone, are collaborating to...
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