Meet the Investor: Mark Forrester
UK-born and South Africa-raised, Mark Forrester is that rare thing – a successful local entrepreneur…
Monthly Archives: November, 2019
Africa’s tech startup scene is growing, but who is benefiting?
Africa’s tech space may be on the rise, with more startups raising more money, but…
SA startup space remains upbeat despite sluggish growth
South Africa-based entrepreneurs remain optimistic and resourceful even as the country enjoys one of its…
This Nigerian startup is gaining traction with its donation-based crowdfunding platform
Nigerian startup Donate-ng is seeing strong revenue growth as uptake of its donation-based crowdfunding platform…
Innovate for Life programme seeks Kenyan, Ethiopian e-health startups
E-health startups in Kenya and Ethiopia have been invited to apply for the Innovate for…
What most annoys investors about African tech entrepreneurs?
African startups regularly decry the lack of funding available to them, and the long, difficult…
Kenyan fintech startup Asilimia raises $350k funding
Kenyan fintech startup Asilimia, which helps small businesses more easily access various payments mechanisms through…
3 Nigerian startups secure $30k each at conclusion of Itanna accelerator
Three Nigerian startups have walked away with US$30,000 each upon completing the four-month Itanna accelerator…
Chatbot tackling gender-based violence wins HiiL’s SA Innovating Justice Challenge
rAinbow, a chatbot that addresses the challenge of gender-based violence, has won the Southern African…
Nigerian blood delivery startup LifeBank wins Jack Ma’s Netpreneur Prize
Nigerian blood delivery startup LifeBank has secured US$250,000 in grant funding after winning the Netpreneur…