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7.6KAdvisory NewsAppsAfrica Awards 2020 – Shortlist Announced
The final shortlist for the AppsAfrica.com Innovation Awards 2020 which celebrate the best in mobile and tech from across Africa has been...
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6.0KEast AfricaSokowatch goes green with East Africa’s first commercial electric tuk-tuks
East African e-commerce platform Sokowatch, has announced the launch of electric tuk tuks to its delivery fleet in Uganda, making the vehicles...
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4.4KInnovationAfrican startups can secure funding through AfCFTA Vision Challenge
African technology startups with innovative solutions to problems faced by African leaders have been invited to apply for the AfCFTA Vision Challenge,...
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4.4KAwardsApplications Closing – AppsAfrica Awards 2020
The sixth AppsAfrica Innovation Awards, celebrates technology and mobile applications from across Africa, showcasing the continents best innovations across 12 categories and...
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4.3KInnovationAfrican genomics venture 54gene launches clinical research program in Nigeria
54gene, the African genomics research, services, and development company has launched its Clinical Program Services (CPS) division. The new business division will...
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4.6KGhanaCatalyst Fund, Mastercard Foundation and MEST, launches $4.3M Inclusive Digital Commerce Accelerator in Ghana
Catalyst Fund, managed by BFA Global, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST), has announced...
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7.0KInnovationStripe acquires Paystack to accelerate online commerce across Africa
The African internet economy is growing quickly, with online commerce in the region growing 21% year-over-year, 75% faster than the global average....
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5.4KEvents12 ventures selected to Pitch Live at Africa Tech Summit Connects – Oct 20-22nd
Twelve tech ventures from across the continent have been selected for the latest edition of Pitch Live at Africa Tech Summit Connects on October...
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6.6KNewsOrange supported by Google launch $30 handset in Africa
Affordability of devices remains one of the most significant barriers to smartphone adoption in Africa. The average cost of an entry level...
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9.3KInnovationListen: Building a pan-African digital bank with Chijioke Dozie CEO of Carbon
Listen to the latest episode of the Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast which unpacks mobile financial services in Nigeria and building a...
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5.8KAfrica Tech SummitPitch Live to investors and corporates at Africa Tech Summit Connects online event
Africa Tech Summit Connects and Disrupt Africa have partnered to open applications to the latest edition of Pitch Live, which will take place during next...
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7.4KGhanaAutochek acquires online Car Platforms Cheki Nigeria & Cheki Ghana
Autochek, the automotive technology company recently founded by former Cars45 CEO Etop Ikpe, has announced the acquisition of automotive marketplaces Cheki Nigeria...
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6.5KInnovationLiquid Telecom acquires data centres from Standard Bank
Africa Data Centers, part of the Liquid Telecom Group, has completed its second largest acquisition of a state of the art TIER...
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5.9KInnovationRand Merchant Investments & AlphaCode successfully exits investment in Luno
Rand Merchant Investments (RMI), through its fintech investment arm, AlphaCode has today exited its investment in Luno having been acquired today by...
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6.7KInnovationDigital asset exchange Luno is acquired By Digital Currency Group
Digital Currency Group (DCG), a global enterprise that builds, buys, and invests in blockchain companies, today announced the acquisition of Luno, a...
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5.0KAfrica Tech Summit
Africa Tech Summit Connects to drive business and investment with virtual Summit
Africa Tech Summit (ATS) is set to celebrate its 10th edition online, connecting a global audience with Africa Tech Summit Connects taking place...
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8.8KAppsKenyan water & utility startup HydroIQ launches smart billing App
Kenyan Water & Utility startup HydroIQ has launched its Smart Billing app, which enables property managers and utilities to digitize their water...
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9.8KSouth AfricaStandard Bank acquires 35% stake in South African fintech, TradeSafe
Standard Bank has today announced it has acquired a 35% stake in South African fintech, TradeSafe. Established in 2013, TradeSafe is an...
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6.8KAppsMTN unveils Chenosis – African API marketplace
MTN has launched a new pan-African API marketplace called Chenosis that will enable developers and businesses to discover and subscribe to what...
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7.9KInnovationAfrican payments platform DPO Group acquired for $288M – delivering a landmark fintech exit
DPO Group (DPO), one of the leading, high-growth online commerce platforms in Africa operating across 19 countries, has today entered into an...
