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Tech hubs power funding to Africa's start-ups

The number of active hubs across Africa has grown by over 50% since 2016, with dozens more expected to launch this year, says GSMA.

Sibahle Malinga

DataProphet secures multi-million dollar backing

The funding will be used to boost the company's innovation capabilities and accelerate global expansion.

Regina Pazvakavambwa

Visa launches development programme in Sub-Saharan Africa

Its Everywhere Initiative offers start-ups the chance to win up to $50 000.

Kgaogelo Letsebe

World Wide Worx

More local SMEs adopting fibre

The significant rise in availability of fibre has seen adoption increase to 23%, as more local SMEs migrate from ADSL to fibre Internet connectivity.

Sibahle Malinga

Enrico Ferigolli

Huddle initiative targets local SMEs, start-ups

The Global Entrepreneurship Network has launched a local version of its start-up programme, which is designed to educate entrepreneurs, and connect them with global experts.

Sibahle Malinga

ITWeb TV: Does SA have what it takes to produce a billion-dollar unicorn? | Episode #98

Innovation Hub CEO Bangani Mpangalasane discusses Gauteng's budding start-up ecosystem, why SA has yet to produce a unicorn company, and innovation that can be a catalyst for economic development and resolve societal challenges.

Mastercard acquires local fintech start-up Oltio

This will enable Mastercard to leverage Oltio's infrastructure to enhance its existing suite of digital solutions.

Sibahle Malinga

$4.6bn raised through global ICOs

Initial coin offerings took off last year, raising a total of $4.6bn globally, says a PwC report.

Sibahle Malinga

MWC: Ericsson plans innovation hub in Africa this year

The group will bring at least one Ericsson Garage innovation hub to Africa this year, says Ericsson's head of Middle East and Africa.

MTN seeks ambitious SMEs

The MTN SA Foundation wants 20 Gauteng-based SMEs for its 2018 Accelerated Business Development Programme.

Sibahle Malinga

Geekulcha introduces council of ICT advisors

These will help the youth organisation guide and implement innovation and skills development programmes throughout SA.

Sibahle Malinga

Thanga is coming for your social media managers

The local artificial intelligence start-up works on processes that automate jobs which have only been around for a relatively short amount of time.

Lauren Kate Rawlins

SureFOX enters local insurtech sector

Cargo insurance company EmptyTrips to offer real-time, goods-in-transit cargo cover to local owners and transporters.

Kgaogelo Letsebe