Startups

Woman thinking about how she could verify documents using blockchain technology.
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's VeridaqHot startup of the month: Nigeria's Veridaq

Connecting Africa's hot startup of the month is Nigeria's Veridaq, which specializes in document verification using blockchain technology.

byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Nov 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
Google's 2024 cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Black Founders program.
Innovation Hub
ATF 2024: Google Accelerator Program unveils this year's cohortATF 2024: Google Accelerator Program unveils this year's cohort
byMatshepo Sehloho
Nov 13, 2024
1 Min Read
Group photo of Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator participants smiling and cheering
Investment
Visa invests in four African fintechsVisa invests in four African fintechs
byPaula Gilbert
Nov 6, 2024
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APIsentry CEO Emmanuel Ezehiwele
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's APIsentryHot startup of the month: Nigeria's APIsentry
byMatshepo Sehloho
Oct 31, 2024
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A cybersecurity specialist during a shift
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byMatshepo Sehloho
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Financial Inclusion
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 6 - Building next-gen payment systemsConnecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 6 - Building next-gen payment systems
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Côte d'Ivoire's Daba Finance representatives with Ecobank representatives at the Ecobank Fintech Challenge.
Fintech
Ivorian fintech takes Ecobank Challenge top prize
Ivorian fintech takes Ecobank Challenge top prize
Oct 1, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Lea Heart feePerks co-founder and COO.
Startups
Hot startup of the month: South Africa's feePerks
Hot startup of the month: South Africa's feePerks
Sep 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Airtel Africa Former CEO Segun Ogunsanya.
Digital Inclusion
Airtel Africa unveils $500K fellowship program in Tanzania
Airtel Africa unveils $500K fellowship program in Tanzania
Sep 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Tyms Co-Founder and COO Chineye Ochem and Tyms CEO and Co-Founder Ibrahim Adepoju.
Startups
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's Tyms
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's Tyms
Aug 30, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Understanding African fintech startup failures
Fintech
Understanding African fintech startup failures
Understanding African fintech startup failures
Aug 30, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChiti Mbizule Mutati, Special Correspondent
Ecobank picks fintech challenge finalists
Fintech
Ecobank picks fintech challenge finalists
Ecobank picks fintech challenge finalists
Aug 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
African startup investment picks up pace in July
Startups
African startup investment picks up pace in July
African startup investment picks up pace in July
Aug 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
54 Collective CEO Bongani Sithole
Innovation Hub
VC firm Founders Factory Africa rebrands to 54 Collective
VC firm Founders Factory Africa rebrands to 54 Collective
Aug 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
Only 17% of African startups have a female co-founder - Disrupt Africa
Women in Tech
Only 17% of African startups have a female co-founder - Disrupt Africa
Only 17% of African startups have a female co-founder - Disrupt Africa
Aug 1, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Google shortlists 10 African startups for accelerator program
Innovation Hub
Google shortlists 10 African startups for accelerator program
Google shortlists 10 African startups for accelerator program
Aug 1, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Hot startup of the month: Ethiopia's Kubik
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: Ethiopia's Kubik
Hot startup of the month: Ethiopia's Kubik
Jul 31, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
VC investment into South African ICT startups rises
Investment
VC investment into South African ICT startups rises
VC investment into South African ICT startups rises
Jul 24, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Vodacom Tanzania unveils Digital Accelerator Program winners
Innovation Hub
Vodacom Tanzania unveils Digital Accelerator Program winners
Vodacom Tanzania unveils Digital Accelerator Program winners
Jul 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Ilara Health aims to improve quality of care in Kenya
Innovation Hub
Ilara Health aims to improve quality of care in Kenya
Ilara Health aims to improve quality of care in Kenya
Jul 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Tanzanian fintech Nala secures $40M Series A funding
Investment
Tanzanian fintech Nala secures $40M Series A funding
Tanzanian fintech Nala secures $40M Series A funding
Jul 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Hot startup of the month: Kenya's TIBU Health
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: Kenya's TIBU Health
Hot startup of the month: Kenya's TIBU Health
Jun 28, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
New develoPPP Ventures funding program for SA startups
Startups
New develoPPP Ventures funding program for SA startups
New develoPPP Ventures funding program for SA startups
Jun 21, 2024
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1 Min Read
Breega launches $75M African VC fund
Innovation Hub
Breega launches $75M African VC fund
Breega launches $75M African VC fund
Jun 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Nigeria's ThriveAgric partners with Visa to expand into Kenya
Startups
Nigeria's ThriveAgric partners with Visa to expand into Kenya
Nigeria's ThriveAgric partners with Visa to expand into Kenya
Jun 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Hot startup of the month: Rwanda's Ampersand
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: Rwanda's Ampersand
Hot startup of the month: Rwanda's Ampersand
May 22, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Startups
Visa shortlists fintech startups for accelerator program
Visa shortlists fintech startups for accelerator program
May 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
AI startups dominate Qualcomm Make in Africa 2024 shortlist
Startups
AI startups dominate Qualcomm Make in Africa 2024 shortlist
AI startups dominate Qualcomm Make in Africa 2024 shortlist
May 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Google opens applications for its Africa startup accelerator
Innovation Hub
Google opens applications for its Africa startup accelerator
Google opens applications for its Africa startup accelerator
Apr 30, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Madica funds three African startups
Innovation Hub
Madica funds three African startups
Madica funds three African startups
Apr 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Hot startup of the month: Kenya's Ketha Africa
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: Kenya's Ketha Africa
Hot startup of the month: Kenya's Ketha Africa
Apr 24, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 2 – Nigeria's king of micro-payments
Startups
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 2 – Nigeria's king of micro-payments
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 2 – Nigeria's king of micro-payments
Apr 5, 2024
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45 Min Listen
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's Tech Herfrica
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's Tech Herfrica
Mar 28, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 1 – Trending topics in 2024
Startups
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 1 – Trending topics in 2024
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 1 – Trending topics in 2024
Mar 5, 2024
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35 Min Listen
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Hot startup of the month: South Africa's Botlhale AI
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: South Africa's Botlhale AI
Hot startup of the month: South Africa's Botlhale AI
Feb 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor

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