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Five sustainable companies to watch in 2024
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Five sustainable companies to watch in 2024Five sustainable companies to watch in 2024

Connecting Africa has compiled a list of five sustainable companies and startups using innovative technologies to improve the lives of those in the communities they serve.

byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Jul 31, 2024
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Hot startup of the month: Ethiopia's Kubik
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: Ethiopia's KubikHot startup of the month: Ethiopia's Kubik
byMatshepo Sehloho
Jul 31, 2024
1 Min Read
The rising tide of sustainable ICT in Africa
Emerging Technology
The rising tide of sustainable ICT in AfricaThe rising tide of sustainable ICT in Africa
byFrancis Hook
Jul 30, 2024
1 Min Read
VC investment into South African ICT startups rises
Investment
VC investment into South African ICT startups risesVC investment into South African ICT startups rises
byPaula Gilbert
Jul 24, 2024
1 Min Read
Vodacom Tanzania unveils Digital Accelerator Program winners
Innovation Hub
Vodacom Tanzania unveils Digital Accelerator Program winnersVodacom Tanzania unveils Digital Accelerator Program winners
byMatshepo Sehloho
Jul 19, 2024
1 Min Read
AI's potential in African agriculture, energy and climate action – GSMA
AI
AI's potential in African agriculture, energy and climate action – GSMAAI's potential in African agriculture, energy and climate action – GSMA
byPaula Gilbert
Jul 16, 2024
1 Min Read
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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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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byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Handsome man spending time outdoors and using modern smartphone
Digital Inclusion
Google Translate adds 25+ African languages
Google Translate adds 25+ African languages
Jul 5, 2024
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byPaula Gilbert, 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
Three healthtech trends to watch in 2024
Innovation Hub
Three healthtech trends to watch in 2024
Three healthtech trends to watch in 2024
Jun 27, 2024
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byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
MWC Shanghai 2024: Embracing the mobile AI era
5G Networks
MWC Shanghai 2024: Embracing the mobile AI era
MWC Shanghai 2024: Embracing the mobile AI era
Jun 27, 2024
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byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Ooredoo, Nvidia to develop AI platform in MENA
AI
Ooredoo, Nvidia to develop AI platform in MENA
Ooredoo, Nvidia to develop AI platform in MENA
Jun 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Orange Energies opens digital platform to African producers
Emerging Technology
Orange Energies opens digital platform to African producers
Orange Energies opens digital platform to African producers
Jun 24, 2024
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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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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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byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Social Technology
Momentum Multiply app rewards users for being healthy
Momentum Multiply app rewards users for being healthy
Jun 20, 2024
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byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Couple watching a tablet screen in a dimly lit room
Social Technology
Streaming service Showmax reports $141M in trading losses
Streaming service Showmax reports $141M in trading losses
Jun 14, 2024
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byPaula Gilbert, Editor
AI
Africa can leverage GenAI for economic growth - Microsoft
Africa can leverage GenAI for economic growth - Microsoft
Jun 14, 2024
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byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate 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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byThe Staff, Contributors
Audience at Africa Tech Festival
Innovation Hub
Registration opens for Africa Tech Festival 2024
Registration opens for Africa Tech Festival 2024
Jun 11, 2024
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Mastercard invests $2M to support African content creators
Investment
Mastercard invests $2M to support African content creators
Mastercard invests $2M to support African content creators
Jun 7, 2024
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byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Gitex Africa 2024: Companies sign deals to transform Africa
Partnerships
Gitex Africa 2024: Companies sign deals to transform Africa
Gitex Africa 2024: Companies sign deals to transform Africa
May 31, 2024
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byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
How e-mobility could transform Africa's transport sector
Emerging Technology
How e-mobility could transform Africa's transport sector
How e-mobility could transform Africa's transport sector
May 30, 2024
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1 Min Read
byFrancis Hook, Africa ICT Analyst
Innovation Hub
Five mobility startups to watch in 2024
Five mobility startups to watch in 2024
May 28, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Innovation Hub
Orange Ventures, Digital Africa promise more funding for startups
Orange Ventures, Digital Africa promise more funding for startups
May 24, 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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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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byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Leveraging agritech to build resilience against climate change
Emerging Technology
Leveraging agritech to build resilience against climate change
Leveraging agritech to build resilience against climate change
May 14, 2024
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byFrancis Hook, Africa ICT Analyst
Libya's Almadar Aljadid partners with WideBot to deploy AI chatbot
AI
Libya's Almadar Aljadid partners with WideBot to deploy AI chatbot
Libya's Almadar Aljadid partners with WideBot to deploy AI chatbot
May 8, 2024
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byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate 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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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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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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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
Innovation Hub
Four agritech startups to watch in 2024
Four agritech startups to watch in 2024
Apr 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor

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Videos

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