Winners of the 2020 MTN Business App of the Year Awards announced
EasyEquities, an online platform in the investment sector has won the 2020 MTN Business App of the Year Awards along with first place in the Best Consumer Solution category, claiming the grand prize of an international trip to a tech-related destination valued at R200 000….
New local tech startup launches ‘Uber’ for driving lessons
Launched in September 2020, a new automotive-focused tech startup, Nubee is the first driving lessons booking app in Africa. The app allows locals to book driving lessons with vetted driving instructors Nubee on the block Founded by Stellenbosch University alumni law students, Jarryd Strydom and…
New initiative connects women-owned startups to Silicon Valley
A new bootcamp initiative has launched and aims to connect and empower women-owned startups in South Africa with the Silicon Valley. A four-day bootcamp will equip selected participants with the skills to become investor-ready The new initiative has been established by Tumelo Ramaphosa, founder and…
Kenya women in tech incubator open for applications
Standard Chartered Women in Technology Incubator Kenya is open for applications and is aimed at facilitating diversity and growth of women-owned tech startups in Africa. The programmme is an initiative of Standard Chartered in partnership with @iBizAfrica Centre, Strathmore University. Five selected top finalists will…
SA startup launches new app digitising the informal market
AfriNova Digital, a local tech startup has launched an online app that allows users to make digital payments for their accounts, loans, traffic fines, DSTv subscription, and more. Users can also purchase prepaid electricity from various municipalities including Cape Town, Mangaung, Johannesburg to name a…
SA startup launches new feature to screen students for Covid-19
Karri, a South African school payment’s startup has expanded its offering as it launches a new feature on its mobile app to screen students for Covid-19 symptoms before arriving at school. The startup’s online platform has created a Covid-19 screening questionnaire for students which instantly…
Nigerian healthtech startup launches Clinical Program Service
Nigerian-based healthtech startup, 54gene, has launched a Clinical Program Services (CPS) division. This new sector of 54gene will provide end-to-end clinical development services, intelligence, logistics, and infrastructure to ensure clinical trials are conducted in Africa successfully. Nigerian healthtech startup, 54gene, launch a clinical research program Founded…
Botswana tech startup launches digital marketplace for SMEs
A new Botswana-based tech startup, Ponatshego, has launched a new platform that aims to assist African SMEs in transitioning to an online marketplace. In turn, SMEs are able to sell their products online, allowing a wider customer reach and an increase in overall sales and…
New #HackTheFuture challenge launches for SA innovators
SENTECH has launched the #HackTheFuture challenge to encourage coders, developers, technologists, and creators to test their skills in 5G, cloud, and open computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence, web, or mobile applications. SENTECH launches innovative challenges for technology innovators. Winners will be provided their share of…
WhatsApp additional features will support local SMEs
Popular instant messaging platform, WhatsApp plans to add on additional features for SMEs and startups to market and sell their products via the platform. WhatsApp plans to develop new features to support SMEs and startups The new proposed features aim to provide seamless communication between…
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