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ATF 2023: African startups win bigATF 2023: African startups win big

The Africa Tech Festival held last week in Cape Town, South Africa, saw African startups winning accolades for their innovative skills as well as technological prowess.

byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Nov 20, 2023
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Empowering Africa through enhanced global connectivity
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Empowering Africa through enhanced global connectivityEmpowering Africa through enhanced global connectivity
byChina Mobile International
Nov 10, 2023
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Uber SA introduces electric scooters
Emerging Technology
Uber SA introduces electric scootersUber SA introduces electric scooters
byMatshepo Sehloho
Nov 8, 2023
1 Min Read
Interview: MTN's Christian Bombrun on growing content services
Emerging Technology
Interview: MTN's Christian Bombrun on growing content servicesInterview: MTN's Christian Bombrun on growing content services
byMatshepo Sehloho
Nov 3, 2023
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Innovation Hub
Africa Tech Festival announces finalists for Startup World CupAfrica Tech Festival announces finalists for Startup World Cup
byAfrica Tech Festival
Oct 27, 2023
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Uber Country Manager for Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire Marjorie Saint-Lot. (Source: Africa Tech Festival).
Digital Inclusion
Uber's Marjorie Saint-Lot on inclusion and sustainability in AfricaUber's Marjorie Saint-Lot on inclusion and sustainability in Africa
byCelen Ebru Paytoncular
Oct 24, 2023
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Cassava Tech Talks Ep. 2: Solving Africa's energy crisis
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Cassava Tech Talks Ep. 2: Solving Africa's energy crisis
Cassava Tech Talks Ep. 2: Solving Africa's energy crisis
Oct 19, 2023
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36 Min Listen
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Orange Energies to provide freezing solutions to 12 African countries
Partnerships
Orange Energies to provide freezing solutions to 12 African countries
Orange Energies to provide freezing solutions to 12 African countries
Oct 17, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Hot startup of the month: SA's Contract Understanding
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: SA's Contract Understanding
Hot startup of the month: SA's Contract Understanding
Oct 12, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
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Startups
AfricaIgnite Hosts the African leg of the Startup World Cup at ATF
AfricaIgnite Hosts the African leg of the Startup World Cup at ATF
Oct 11, 2023
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Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's Akowe
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's Akowe
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's Akowe
Oct 6, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Morning Coffee with Connecting Africa – Zora Group's Kgomotso Motshidi
Innovation Hub
Morning Coffee with Connecting Africa – Zora Group's Kgomotso Motshidi
Morning Coffee with Connecting Africa – Zora Group's Kgomotso Motshidi
Oct 3, 2023
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byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
MultiChoice cans Showmax Pro, prepares for revamp
Emerging Technology
MultiChoice cans Showmax Pro, prepares for revamp
MultiChoice cans Showmax Pro, prepares for revamp
Oct 2, 2023
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byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
BCG: AI is not a silver bullet, but its opportunities are huge
AI
BCG: AI is not a silver bullet, but its opportunities are huge
BCG: AI is not a silver bullet, but its opportunities are huge
Sep 29, 2023
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byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Interview: Juliet Ehimuan on Africa's next wave of innovation
Innovation Hub
Interview: Juliet Ehimuan on Africa's next wave of innovation
Interview: Juliet Ehimuan on Africa's next wave of innovation
Sep 28, 2023
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byPaula Gilbert, Editor
InDrive enters Zimbabwe's Bulawayo
Emerging Technology
InDrive enters Zimbabwe's Bulawayo
InDrive enters Zimbabwe's Bulawayo
Sep 19, 2023
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byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
MTN signs IoT deal in SA, e-waste recycling project in Benin
IoT
MTN signs IoT deal in SA, e-waste recycling project in Benin
MTN signs IoT deal in SA, e-waste recycling project in Benin
Sep 18, 2023
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byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Kenya authorities want TikTok live banned
Regulation
Kenya authorities want TikTok live banned
Kenya authorities want TikTok live banned
Sep 11, 2023
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byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
4Sight Holdings ramps up 4IR, enterprise tech expansion
Enterprise Technology
4Sight Holdings ramps up 4IR, enterprise tech expansion
4Sight Holdings ramps up 4IR, enterprise tech expansion
Sep 8, 2023
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byPaula Gilbert, Editor
MTN gives $53K to women-owned digital SMMEs
Women in Tech
MTN gives $53K to women-owned digital SMMEs
MTN gives $53K to women-owned digital SMMEs
Sep 1, 2023
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byThe Staff, Contributors
Five African healthtech startups to watch
Innovation Hub
Five African healthtech startups to watch
Five African healthtech startups to watch
Aug 31, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
African fintechs raised $2.7B since 2021 – Disrupt Africa
Fintech
African fintechs raised $2.7B since 2021 - Disrupt Africa
African fintechs raised $2.7B since 2021 - Disrupt Africa
Aug 29, 2023
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byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Google launches AI accelerator for Africa
Innovation Hub
Google launches AI accelerator for Africa
Google launches AI accelerator for Africa
Aug 24, 2023
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byThe Staff, Contributors
Hot startup of the month: South Africa's Quro Medical
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: South Africa's Quro Medical
Hot startup of the month: South Africa's Quro Medical
Aug 24, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
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Innovation Hub
Nominations open for Africa Tech Festival Awards 2023
Nominations open for Africa Tech Festival Awards 2023
Aug 24, 2023
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1 Min Read
Somalia bans TikTok, Telegram and 1XBet
Social Technology
Somalia bans TikTok, Telegram and 1XBet
Somalia bans TikTok, Telegram and 1XBet
Aug 23, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
InDrive enters Lesotho, Bolt announces African milestones
Emerging Technology
InDrive enters Lesotho, Bolt announces African milestones
InDrive enters Lesotho, Bolt announces African milestones
Aug 21, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Edtech app G-Quiz helping Gambian students pass exams
Innovation Hub
Edtech app G-Quiz helping Gambian students pass exams
Edtech app G-Quiz helping Gambian students pass exams
Aug 7, 2023
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1 Min Read
byYero S. Bah, Special Contributor
SA competition watchdog takes on Google, Apple, other online platforms
Regulation
SA competition watchdog takes on Google, Apple, other online platforms
SA competition watchdog takes on Google, Apple, other online platforms
Aug 1, 2023
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byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's She Code Africa
Women in Tech
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's She Code Africa
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's She Code Africa
Jul 28, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
The state of Africa's edtech sector
Skills and Training
The state of Africa's edtech sector
The state of Africa's edtech sector
Jul 26, 2023
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1 Min Read
byChiti Mbizule Mutati, Special Correspondent
IBM: Egyptian & South African CEOs bank on advanced AI success
AI
IBM: Egyptian & South African CEOs bank on advanced AI success
IBM: Egyptian & South African CEOs bank on advanced AI success
Jul 25, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Connecting Africa Podcast S2 Ep. 9 – Financial literacy & wealth creation
Fintech
Connecting Africa Podcast S2 Ep. 9 – Financial literacy & wealth creation
Connecting Africa Podcast S2 Ep. 9 – Financial literacy & wealth creation
Jul 23, 2023
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41 Min Listen
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
The 100 most influential African leaders in 2023
Innovation Hub
The 100 most influential African leaders in 2023
The 100 most influential African leaders in 2023
Jul 21, 2023
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byThe Staff, Contributors
African telcos must prepare for sophisticated AI cyberattacks- Magix
AI
African telcos must prepare for sophisticated AI cyberattacks- Magix
African telcos must prepare for sophisticated AI cyberattacks- Magix
Jul 17, 2023
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byPaula Gilbert, Editor

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