0 African operators launching VC funds a win-win scenario
Africa has a VC shortage. Though it is improving, the fact is self-evident, and startups go into business knowing they’re…
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0 Entrepreneurs are the “lifeblood” of Africa’s economy – EY
Entrepreneurs are the “very lifeblood” of Africa’s economies, and are responsible for the continent’s growth, according CJ Kujenga, strategic growth…
0 Kenyan student competition to focus on agri-tech
Kenya’s Strathmore University has partnered the University of Waterloo, Canada to launch the first Mobile Technology Student competition, aimed at…
0 Don’t focus on the funding
In this exclusive guest post for Disrupt Africa, Tourism Radio founder Mark Allewell, who for most of the past year…
0 Code for Africa, Open Knowledge offer seed funding for open data projects
Non-profits Code for Africa and Open Knowledge have combined to offer three fellowships to developers of open government or civil…
0 African startup ecosystems don’t need fast broadband to compete
The Kenyan capital of Nairobi and other emerging cities in Africa are proof that the continent’s tech startup ecosystems can…
1 Nairobi Garage to host Startup Weekend Nairobi
Startup Weekend Nairobi is set to take place this weekend (December 5-7) at the Nairobi Garage, with the best 54-hour…
0 Applications open for Outbox’s Kids Computer Programming Initiative
Ugandan co-working space Outbox has opened applications for its next intake of students for the Kids Computer Programming Initiative. The…
0 The most useful tech innovations come from Kenyan entrepreneurs – Collymore
The most useful tech innovations are coming from Kenya’s young entrepreneurs, according to Bob Collymore, chief executive officer (CEO) of…
0 Green Pioneer accelerator receives 249 applications
The Green Pioneer Accelerator, aimed at green entrepreneurs looking to scale their innovations, received 249 applications before the deadline passed…