Africa has long been touted as the continent with the most growth potential when it comes to tech and innovation. Many African countries are building their own equivalents of Silicon Valley and tech companies from [c]
ESET is at the forefront of powering South African women’s progress in tech, one success story at a time. As champions of digital progress, ESET is proud to have women in leading roles throughout its [c]
AfricInvest, a multi-asset investment platform in Africa and global venture capital firm Cathay Innovation, have completed the final close of their joint pan-African Venture fund, Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund [CAIF], at €110 million ($112.2 million). [c]
Wimbart, the tech focused PR agency that specialises in Africa and emerging markets, has launched its fourth edition of Wimbart Office Hours, a PR mentorship and business support programme designed to equip early-stage African start-ups [c]
By Patrick Ndegwa According to a report by the African Development Bank, Africa has the highest rate of entrepreneurship in the world, with 22% of the working-age population starting their own businesses. While the African continent has [c]
It wasn’t that long ago that the only way to play a video game was to have a console in your home. But today, thanks to the power of the internet, you can play all [c]
The recently launched Boris Bison Youth Empowerment Business Incubator in Douala, Cameroon; the pan-African video game publishing company Ludique Works; and Start North, the Finnish technology learning accelerator network, have announced a mutual MoU to [c]
By Jack Ngare We have observed a significant march toward complete digitization of the world in recent years. The usage of and reliance on technology has expanded considerably since the start of the COVID-19 epidemic. [c]
Top health and tech stakeholders in the continent have called for the strengthening of national supply chains by focusing on the role of data and technology in policy and regulatory frameworks, manufacturing processes and resource [c]
Technology has dominated the world for years, and this is a trend that does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon. While some people might feel skeptical about embracing every new technology development and [c]
TLP Advisory, a Nigeria-headquartered legal firm focused on Africa’s tech industry, has announced its expansion into the UK, US and Canada. Having worked with many of the continent’s rising technology companies, including Flutterwave and PiggyVest, [c]
The 5th edition of EMERGING Valley will be held on December 13 to14, 2021 at the Palais du Pharo in Marseille and online for an unprecedented event with the most influential African Tech stakeholders. The [c]
African unicorns have made big news in recent months, with four startups having recently reached a $1 billion valuation or more this year alone, taking the total up to seven. Two of the new entrants [c]
By Karina Brijlal The open source community believes that the best ideas come from a diversity of perspectives, which allows organisations to respond better to the needs of more users, creates a healthier work environment, [c]
The tech scene in Kenya is going from strength to unprecedented strength. The Harvard Business Review is the latest in a line of analysts to note the incredible growth of the tech industry, with the impact [c]
Wimbart, the PR agency specialising in Africa and emerging markets, returns with the launch of its third PR Office Hours programme. The programme has been designed to equip African and Africa-focussed startups with the PR [c]
Deciding to launch a business is a task in itself. With various factors and parties to consider, it can often feel like a job overall when reaching this milestone. Several pieces of tech can be utilized to make the launching of [c]
Around 80% of people experience work stress, and stress is also the number one health concern for secondary students – as found in research undertaken by the Global Organization for Stress. Some people – including those [c]
By Diego Gutierrez Technology has not only responded to the immediate health challenges of the COVID-19 crisis but to regular healthcare needs across the continent too. Here are some of the ways digital healthcare solutions [c]
Modern technology has widely impacted the way we conduct our business. Thus, today being tech-savvy is not a bonus but rather a mandatory prerequisite in every workplace. In the present day and time, workplaces depend [c]
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta says he is determined to double down on efforts to back women entrepreneurs in Africa. Speaking at the online Africa Business Forum (ABF2021), hosted by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), [c]
By Diego Gutierrez Digital technology is a critical part of the continent’s response to the ongoing upheaval caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Adapting to these continuing challenges will shape the continent’s digital trends further in [c]
Ventures Platform Foundation (VPF), the social impact arm of Ventures Platform Hub, has launched a call for applications for its latest incubation programme, Gov Labs – a 12-week programme for tech solutions implementing accountability and [c]
These days, more people are seeking out remote work. While many wanted to work from home before the COVID-19 outbreak, others are seeking out this type of work out of sheer necessity after they lost [c]
CES 2020’s display of futuristic cars and new vehicle technology developments reveals the extent to which the driving experience is set to be safer, more entertaining, and more ergonomic than ever before. Cars such as [c]
Transsion Holdings, owner of top Kenyan mobile phone brands such as TECNO and Infinix, has announced that they have successfully submitted a computing photography system, which was subsequently approved by the International Telecommunication Union. This approval marked [c]
PR agency Wimbart has launched the second edition of its Office Hours Programme that equips early stage technology start-ups with the PR and communications tools needed to help scale their businesses. In partnership with Pan-African [c]
As COVID-19 begins to influence the technologies that are embedded into vehicles, car manufacturers should focus on four specific areas to help lessen the risk of infection to car occupants, according to Gartner. These areas [c]
Among the lavishness of technological trends that are happening right now, it is rather easy to get overwhelmed. But this does not mean that it is a bad thing, not at all. Instead, all of [c]
Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEForum) has partnered with AfricArena to host a webinar titled “Women in tech: Is it more complicated in Africa?” on Thursday, June 4, 2020. Africa is the only region [c]
Fishing is a great hobby and can be a lot of fun. Riverways and lakes permeate the entire world, and in these river systems and lakes we find an overabundance of fish; mankind has thrived [c]
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