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Koko launches new smart e-commerce platform for Africa

Koko Networks launches new smart e-commerce platform for Africa

KOKO Networks launched its new African technology platform to international media at Africa Tech Summit London, which seeks to transform mass-market commerce...

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SME’s are the real seeds of African growth says VConnect

Africa is on the precipice of rapid economic expansion, this expansion will be through the emergence of stronger small business enterprises that...

VC4Africa launch new Program to support Africa’s digital entrepreneurs at Africa Tech Summit London

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VC4Africa launches new program to support Africa’s digital entrepreneurs at Africa Tech Summit London

VC4Africa has today officially launched a new African focused business acceleration program with the World Bank Group at Africa Tech Summit London. ...

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Guidecatch launches new social app at Africa Tech Summit London

Fatiha Thiam, a Danish-Senegalese entrepreneur decided to quit an 11 year long career in some of the worlds biggest corporations to give...

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Where, why and how to invest in African tech?

The African tech startup space is bucking the continental trend, with more startups raising money than ever before explains Tom Jackson, who...

Vast opportunities for digital finance and payments in the Cloud

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Vast opportunities for digital finance and payments in the Cloud

Africa has been the poster child for innovation and improvisation by using technology to transform financial services. Many of the founding team...

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The SpeedUPAfrica Bootcamp is returning to Nigeria

The SpeedUPAfrica Bootcamp is returning to Nigeria from July 5-9 with the goal of empowering a new wave of African start-ups. Following...

Zuckerberg meets one of Africa's leading innovators Eric Hersman at iHUB

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African tech offers the most growth potential in the next 5 to 10 years – Erik Hersman

Africa Tech Summit London on April 20th brings together over 30 industry speakers including Etisalat Nigeria, EcoBank, IFC, Draper Dark Flow, Quartz...

Standard Chartered joins forces with Visa to enhance cross-border payments

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Visa announces first cohort for innovation boot camp in Africa with Nest

The Visa bootcamp will power collaboration opportunities between early stage technology companies, Visa and financial institutions from across Africa for potential integration....

As the cost of living continues to rise, the standard of living for Nigerians has plummeted and African agritech needs to step up.

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Time for African agritech to get hands dirty

As the cost of living continues to rise, the standard of living for Nigerians has plummeted and African agritech needs to step...

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Orange launches in Burkina Faso after Airtel takeover

Less than one year after the closing of the Group’s acquisition of Airtel, Orange has launched in Burkina Faso to pursue development in...

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Deadline for West Africa Mobile Awards

Mobile innovators until Friday March 24th to submit their entries for the West Africa Mobile Awards (WAMAS) with winners to be announced...

Three areas Africa's telecoms providers need to focus on in 2017

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Three areas Africa’s telecoms providers need to focus on in 2017

Despite on-going economic challenges and some tricky regulatory issues, Africa is fast approaching the 1bn mobile subscriptions landmark. The continued rollout of...

SureBüddy launches sponsored content for insurance cover in Uganda

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SureBüddy launches sponsored content for insurance cover in Uganda

SureBüddy, an android application that has today launched into market, brings sponsored insurance and insurance related products to Uganda. SureBüddy is simple...

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Time running out to enter the West Africa Mobile Awards

Mobile innovators have under two weeks left to submit their entries for the West Africa Mobile Awards (WAMAS) with winners to be...

Innoventures launches Startup Reactor in Egypt

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Innoventures launches Startup Reactor in Egypt

Innoventures has opened applications for the fourth cycle of its accelerator program ‘Startup Reactor’ in partnership with VC4A after a successful third cycle...

MWC 2017: Understanding Sponsored Data with MEF

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MWC 2017: Understanding Sponsored Data with MEF

If you are packing your bags for MWC next week the Mobile Ecosystem Forum is hosting a workshop on new business models...

Clearly the dust will take time to settle before the impact of Brexit on Africa and trade is more fully appreciated.

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Unlocking opportunities in Africa – looking beyond effects of Brexit on Africa

Clearly the dust will take time to settle before the impact of Brexit on Africa and trade is more fully appreciated. However,...

BCA annual debate to drive African business agenda

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BCA annual debate to drive African business agenda

The Business Council for Africa Annual Debate will take place on 22nd March 2017 for its third edition. At The Annual Debate...

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Africa Tech Summit London announces the first 20 speakers

The Africa Tech Summit London brings together 200+ tech leaders, international investors, banks, entrepreneurs, African governments, trade bodies, media and leading ventures...

Savanna Sunrise and Hotel Oga merge to create African travel tech giant

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HotelOga and Savanna Sunrise merge to create African travel tech giant

African travel tech industry rivals Savanna Sunrise and HotelOga have signed an agreement to merge, creating an African giant in hospitality marketing technology,...