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Flat6labs, Elsewedy, TKH Partner Up to Launch Hackathon Climathon

Flat6labs, Elsewedy, TKH Partner Up to Launch Hackathon Climathon

The necessity to pass down knowledge and success secrets should never be underrated. When a road path to success is discovered it is important to share such a path with others in other to keep it alive and in use. It is possible these Egyptian startups are also of this

Analyzing Botswana’s Biohealth Improvement through Cobas 5800

Analyzing Botswana’s Biohealth Improvement through Cobas 5800

The fields of science, medicine, research and development, and pharmaceuticals all intersect in biohealth (medications, vaccines, and devices). The industry primarily focuses on human health through the identification and diagnosis of health hazards as well as the prevention and treatment of those risks, which includes the manufacturing and distribution of

From the Kenyan Slum of Mogotio to Becoming CNN’s Hero of the Year, the Story of Nelly Cheboi

CNN’s Hero of the year for 2022

From the Kenyan Slum of Mogotio to Becoming CNN’s Hero of the Year, the Story of Nelly Cheboi

Harriet Tubman, an American abolitionist, once said “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” This is the story of Nelly Cheboi, a 29-year-old Kenyan who grew up in

Libya's Investment Law VS Startup Activities

Libya's Investment Law VS Startup Activities

Law Ft Startup It is almost impossible to find a nation, no matter the continent, without an investment law. The law is meant to guard and stimulate investment activities within the nation. Often this law highlights the requirement to invest and possible fees and levies to be paid by companies

South Africa puts up a Six Weeks Crowdfunding Show to raise over $300k

South Africa puts up a Six Weeks Crowdfunding Show to raise over $300k

The past decade has seen crowdfunding in Africa receive a great deal of attention from startups. As an internet-based platform that uses the crowd as investors for personal, cultural or economic projects is ideally a flexible way of raising funds whether is equity-based, loan-based or reward-based. As African founders are

Yassir Announces South Africa Expansion

Yassir Announces South Africa Expansion

Algerian super app startup, Yassir has announced the official launch of its on-demand grocery delivery service in Gauteng, South Africa. The startup claims the expansion will help curb time-consuming shopping queues, hour-long waits or crossing fingers for an available delivery slot. Founded in 2017 by Algerian native and Stanford PhD

ThankUCash Raises $5.3 Seed Funding to Automate BNPL Platforms in Africa

ThankUCash Raises $5.3 Seed Funding to Automate BNPL Platforms in Africa

Buy Now Pay Later, — BNPL — is a type of short-term asset financing scheme that has become increasingly popular in the last 5 years. CB Insights, the report states that BNPL startups raised a record $1.5 billion globally in 2020. The sector is expected to reach $680 billion in transaction

South Africa Announces March 31 2023 as Official Date for Digital Transition

South Africa Announces March 31 2023 as Official Date for Digital Transition

The analogue television signal is basically technology from the 1940s, it is not very efficient. It uses a lot of radio spectrum, a lot of bandwidth to transmit the signal. It works fairly well, but it uses a lot of radio space, which is limited. Some spectrum is set aside

4IR Taking Shape in Africa: Robotic and Humanoid in Focus

Fourth Industrial Revolution

4IR Taking Shape in Africa: Robotic and Humanoid in Focus

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, abbreviated as 4IR, is ushering in several new technologies that are fusing the physical, digital, and biological worlds, impacting all disciplines, economies, and industries. It is changing how we live, work, and communicate and how we interact with the natural world. In Africa, the 4IR represents

BCX Partners Huawei and MPI for Nungu Mine 5G Project

BCX Partners Huawei and MPI for Nungu Mine 5G Project

A few nations have since joined South Africa in launching 5G network provision. Speedtest Intelligence data analysis reveals that during Q1 2022, mobile speeds differed greatly throughout African nations with South Africa having a better speed. Vodacom and MTN introduced 5G services before the 5G spectrum auction, which was finished

TymeBank finalizes it First Acquisition in South Africa with Retail Capital Deal

TymeBank finalizes it First Acquisition in South Africa with Retail Capital Deal

TymeBank began as TYME in South Africa in 2012, a fintech business that specialized in domestic digital remittance services. In 2017, TymeBank received the country’s first commercial banking license since 1999. South Africa’s fastest growing digital bank has now bolstered its business banking offering with the acquisition of

Internship; The Employment Model that’s Transforming Africa’s Labour Force

Internship; The Employment Model that’s Transforming Africa’s Labour Force

There is an urgent need to address the issues with youth employment in Africa. With an uprising in internships, labor force’s recruitment and talent placement strategies are rising to global digital standards. The need to provide as many recent graduates with the opportunity to acquire digital skills has prompted

How African Startups can see to Better Series A Rounds

How African Startups can see to Better Series A Rounds

The cost of starting a business from scratch is high. A startup must budget for a wide range of expenses in its early phases, including product development and testing, personnel salaries, equipment, legal and registration fees, and marketing, to mention a few. The typical startup does not immediately have access

Vodafone To Support Egypt's Renewable Energy 2030 Vision

Vodafone To Support Egypt's Renewable Energy 2030 Vision

Companies contributing to social development in most cases are not news for the act, but the kind of activities they participate in for social development could have lips whispering. this is the same case with Vodafone contributing to Egypt’s green energy development. Recently in the news, Egypt’s outlet

Why FedEx is Launching a Direct Commercial Presence in Nigeria after 28 yrs of Operation

Why FedEx is Launching a Direct Commercial Presence in Nigeria after 28 yrs of Operation

Nigeria is not just the most populous black nation on earth, but also the largest and fastest-growing economy in Africa, with the African Development Bank projecting an average growth rate of 3.2% between 2022 and 2023. These factors, combined with the country having one of the largest diaspora populations,

Tunisia's Green Energy Technology; An Overview

Tunisia's Green Energy Technology; An Overview

One of the major reasons technology is considered “important” is because of the impact it makes within communities. Whether direct or indirect, the evolution of time has interjected technology into our lifestyle that is almost related to oxygen. Yet only a few technological tools directly impact individuals. Green Energy Technology

Absolute Pets Launches Go Fetch Service to Drive Pet Adoption in Africa

Absolute Pets Launches Go Fetch Service to Drive Pet Adoption in Africa

The pet care industry is driven by the demand for companionship, which is also increasing the adoption rate of pets. In the African pet care industry, pet adoption rates are rising as the continent’s economic growth rate remains rapid. Thanks to technological advancements, owners now have easy access to

CSIR Receive $292K for Energy Transition Planning in South Africa

CSIR Receive $292K for Energy Transition Planning in South Africa

The entire world is moving towards decarbonization, which should lead to net zero climate-altering gas emissions by 2050. It is essential that all businesses and initiatives – both local and international – remain focused on this target in order to channel efforts in the right direction. In Africa, the scenario is complex.

South Africa Can Drive Industry 4.0 Skills through AWS’ Skill Development Center

South Africa Can Drive Industry 4.0 Skills through AWS’ Skill Development Center

Skills requirements and skills development are amongst the factors that will signiﬁcantly shape Africa for the 4IR. The adoption of Industry 4.0 skills has become pertinent to remain competitive in Africa’s burgeoning labour market. Globally, communities have responded to this labour need by creating a tech oriented formal

Your Startup is more likely to Fail than Succeed: How African Tech Startups can Survive Infant Mortality

African startups

Your Startup is more likely to Fail than Succeed: How African Tech Startups can Survive Infant Mortality

Startup Genome report noted that 9 out of 10 startups fail and 10% of startups fail in the first year. According to the report, startup infant mortality is most common for startups during years two through five, with 70% falling into this category. Despite the high number of startup failures,

Seedstars Supporting The Support System With Seedstars Capital

Seedstars Supporting The Support System With Seedstars Capital

Often, it is quite surprising how support systems have arisen in the tech ecosystem. Various platforms have opened to set startups on the path of growth and acceleration. The likes of hackathons events, tournaments, and direct funding through venture capitalists and angel investors have greatly impacted the African tech ecosystem.

Big City, Big Dream. Silicon Harare is Possible

Big City, Big Dream. Silicon Harare is Possible

With the establishment of innovative hubs in the major cities, Africa is going through a phase of increased investment in its digital industries. This might be the key for a region wanting to support the expansion and funding of startups and innovators. To actually accomplish this, Africa must be prepared

What African Blockchain Startups must Know after FTX Collapse

What African Blockchain Startups must Know after FTX Collapse

Historically, cryptocurrencies have provided a form of cover for Africans. The World Bank estimated that between September 2016 and September 2017, South Sudan’s inflation rate was 102%. Other nations experiencing inflation rates in the double digits include Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It comes as no surprise

SideUp Raises $1.2 million, Below the Average Seed Round In Egypt

SideUp Raises $1.2 million, Below the Average Seed Round In Egypt

Between 2020 and 2022, four African startups have risen to become the BIG FOUR, in terms of startup funding. Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya and South Africa, have played a significant role in digital tech activities within the continent. Even when it seems there are reduced funding activities, startups within these countries

How Microsoft's ATO is following through with its $500M Funding Plans for African Startups

Africa Transformation Office

How Microsoft's ATO is following through with its $500M Funding Plans for African Startups

Microsoft, the leading software giant, announced a new program in early March this year to accelerate the growth of 10,000 African startups and fast-track investment in the continent’s startup ecosystem over the next five years. The opportunities are made available through Microsoft’s ATO, its Founders Hub on