Lack of funding major challenge faced by female entrepreneurs in Africa
Lack of access to funding is the most prominent challenge female entrepreneurs face across Sub-Saharan…
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Why BNPL is suddenly the in-vogue part of Africa’s fintech space
Fads and trends come and go in African – and global – tech, but the…
6 African agri-tech innovators named winners of Pitch AgriHack challenge
Six African agri-tech innovators have been named winners of the eighth edition of Pitch AgriHack,…
Female-focused entrepreneurial community launched in Africa
Women Who Build Africa (WWBA), an inclusive community that brings together women and non-binary people…
Janngo Capital announces $34m 1st close of $60m Africa-focused tech fund
Janngo Capital has announced the first close of its second fund at EUR34 million (US$36…
Innovative e-health solutions invited to apply for Villgro Africa support, funding
Innovative solutions that address the lack of access to quality and affordable health services in…
SA’s GrowWise Capital is a tech-enabled short-term lender for SMMEs
Fintech startup GroWise Capital is an alternative short-term business funder for South African SMEs, utilising…
SA entrepreneurs invited to compete against BRICS counterparts at hackathon
The BRICS Business Council is looking for South Africa’s best future forward digital skills to…
Egyptian e-health startup Shezlong expands to SA under new brand
Egyptian e-health startup Shezlong has expanded into South Africa, launching operations under a new brand…
60 startups share $4m as second cohort of Google for Startups Black Founders Fund for Africa
Sixty eligible black-founded startups from across Africa have been selected for the second cohort of…