Meet the Investor: Fabian Whate, Naspers Foundry
From being conspicuous by its absence from the local tech startup investment scene for so long, Naspers – one of…
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Is remote working putting your business at risk of attack?
If you think your business is more susceptible to a cyberattack now hybrid working is the norm, you’re not alone. A new…
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Chipper Cash launches in South Africa with free P2P money transfer service
African fintech, Chipper has now launched its money transfer and cross-border payment services in South Africa. South Africans can now…
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The prospect of easier intra-Africa trade is boosting investments in transport and logistics
Africa’s transport and logistics start-ups are on track to raise more growth funds this year, in deals that could help ignite…
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Netflix launches free plan in Kenya to boost growth
Netflix said on Monday it is launching a free mobile plan in Kenya as the global streaming giant looks to…
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Want to stay relevant in a constantly changing market? This is how design thinking can help.
Written by Aline Alonso Design Thinking for Innovators – a brand new course for entrepreneurs now available at the VC4A Startup Academy….
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Seedstars and the Financial Times have launched a $500,000 challenge for early-stage startups
The Financial Times is hosting the first FTxSDG Challenge in collaboration with Seedstars, a Swiss-based organization that invests in and…
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2 in 3 Banks Will Lose Market Share Unless They Digitise says Report
Written by Luis Monzon A new report by The Financial Times Focus and Mambu shows banks must redesign their role in society…
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Flutterwave partners with Currencycloud for businesses to receive payments in multi-currency accounts
Written by Joan Aimuengheuwa Fintech unicorn, Flutterwave, has partnered with Currencycloud to stimulate expansion in Europe and the United States….
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Making Vaccines in Africa is Key to COVID-Proofing Continent say Experts
Written by Luis Monzon The unprecedented speed of development of the COVID-19 vaccines can be attributed to multiple factors including…
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Microsoft Office 2021 Release Date Revealed
Written by Luis Monzon Microsoft has revealed the launch date for its Office 2021 consumer release on 5 October 2021. The…
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Facebook knows Instagram harms teens. Now, its plan to open the app to kids looks worse than ever
Written by Taylor Hatmaker Facebook is in the hot seat again. The Wall Street Journal published a powerful multi-part series on…
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Logitech Enters Partnership with Mustek Ltd. to Expand SA Distribution
Written by Luis Monzon Logitech has today announced a partnership with Mustek Limited, one of the largest assemblers and distributors of…
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Google Fined $177-Million for Allegedly Blocking Competitors
Written By Luis Monzon A South Korean competition regulator, the Korea Fair Trade Commission, on Tuesday announced that it has…
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Ten African countries with the cheapest data plans
In Africa, internet data is expensive currency Sudan leads nine other African countries that charge its citizens less than $1…
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Intuit confirms $12B deal to buy Mailchimp
Written by Alex Wilhelm This afternoon Intuit confirmed persistent rumors that it was in the process of buying Mailchimp, detailing a $12…
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Starting an office over the web
The medical wire business within Sandvik was looking to expand operations in the US, but the pandemic hindered our search…
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How Google for Africa programme will help drive your business digitally
Written by Joan Aimuengheuwa Focused on metamorphosing sustainable and resilient changes in the African tech ecosystem, Google for Africa plans…
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Glovo, an on-demand delivery business, wants to invest $60 million in expanding across Africa
Glovo, a Spanish on-demand delivery service, has announced that it will invest $60 million over the next 12 months to…
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KeNIA, Villgro launch healthcare innovation programme
Written by TOM JACKSON The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) and Villgro Africa have opened a call for healthcare innovators…
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Vodacom Invests Millions on New Solar-Powered Sites Across SA
Written by Luis Monzon One of South Africa’s big four telcos, Vodacom has announced the installation of new solar-powered sites…
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AMAS to launch digital agri-bank for Ethiopian farmers
Written by Russel Ayugi Alliance Microfinance (AMAS) has signed a grant agreement with Norad, based on an application form submitted in…
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MTN Announces Partnership with FinTech Unicorn Flutterwave
Written by Luis Monzon MTN today announced a new mobile money partnership with one of Africa’s leading payments technology companies…
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Plentywaka rebrands as Treepz to further pan-African extension
Plentywaka, the Toronto-headquartered shared mobility startup which provides hassle-free shared rides on-demand, is making a significant shift in its business…
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Why Nigeria’s vehicle financing culture is struggling to take flight
Written by Michael Ajifowoke Owning a personal vehicle is of economic importance. Next to housing, transportation is often the second…
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Are Customers Still Connected to Your Business in this Digital World?
Written by Luis Monzon The way we communicate socially has changed, thanks to social media and mobile technology. For many,…
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Seedstars, FT launch emerging market startup impact challenge
Written by TOM JACKSON The Financial Times has partnered with Seedstars to host the first FTxSDG Challenge, aimed at empowering…
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PayPal acquires Japan’s Paidy for $2.7B to crack the buy now, pay later market in Asia
Written by Kate Park PayPal Holdings, the U.S. fintech company, announced an acquisition of Paidy, a Japanese buy now, pay later (BNPL) service…
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Zip Australia to Acquire South African FinTech Payflex
Written By Luis Monzon Zip Australia has announced its intention to fully acquire South African buy now pay later (BNPL) fintech Payflex…
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M-PESA Becomes Africa’s Largest FinTech with 50-Million Active Users
By Luis Monzon The mobile money service of Kenya’s largest telco has officially reached 50-million active users across Africa, according to…
