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The state of funding for Africa's tech startups
Innovation Hub
The state of funding for Africa's tech startupsThe state of funding for Africa's tech startups

The estimated value of startup funding in Africa during 2020 was $1.3 billion, plus about $1.12 billion worth of disclosed M&A, according to a new Briter Bridges report.

byPaula Gilbert
Jan 19, 2021
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Interview: Dr Fang Liangzhou on Huawei's Green ICT initiatives
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Interview: Dr Fang Liangzhou on Huawei's Green ICT initiativesInterview: Dr Fang Liangzhou on Huawei's Green ICT initiatives
Jan 11, 2021
Mauritius, Egypt and SA are Africa's most AI ready
AI
Mauritius, Egypt and SA are Africa's most AI readyMauritius, Egypt and SA are Africa's most AI ready
byPaula Gilbert
Dec 28, 2020
1 Min Read
Hot startup of the month: Ghana's Sumundi
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: Ghana's SumundiHot startup of the month: Ghana's Sumundi
byTom Jackson
Dec 22, 2020
1 Min Read
Interview: Emmanuel Lubanzadio on Twitter's partnerships in Africa
Partnerships
Interview: Emmanuel Lubanzadio on Twitter's partnerships in AfricaInterview: Emmanuel Lubanzadio on Twitter's partnerships in Africa
Dec 8, 2020
Telkom SA launches WhatsApp-based payment service
Fintech
Telkom SA launches WhatsApp-based payment serviceTelkom SA launches WhatsApp-based payment service
byThe Staff
Dec 3, 2020
1 Min Read
IoT
Vodafone UK builds up IoT offering with SA's IoT.nxt
Vodafone UK builds up IoT offering with SA's IoT.nxt
Nov 24, 2020
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1 Min Read
byAnne Morris
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: SA's FlexClub
Hot startup of the month: SA's FlexClub
Nov 20, 2020
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1 Min Read
byTom Jackson
Innovation Hub
GVG to invest $300K in African regtech startups
GVG to invest $300K in African regtech startups
Nov 6, 2020
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff
Startups
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's VNTS
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's VNTS
Oct 22, 2020
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1 Min Read
byTom Jackson
Investment
Safaricom contributed 6% of Kenya's GDP
Safaricom contributed 6% of Kenya's GDP
Oct 16, 2020
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
Social Technology
Telkom SA launching streaming service
Telkom SA launching streaming service
Oct 3, 2020
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
IoT
Ericsson, Telenor Connexion power smart water purification solution in East Africa
Ericsson, Telenor Connexion power smart water purification solution in East Africa
Oct 2, 2020
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff
Startups
Hot startup of the month: Kenya's MPost
Hot startup of the month: Kenya's MPost
Sep 25, 2020
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1 Min Read
byTom Jackson
IoT
Orange and DeBeers team to mine IoT marine diamonds
Orange and DeBeers team to mine IoT marine diamonds
Sep 4, 2020
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1 Min Read
byFiona Graham
Startups
MTN Nigeria to help 10,000 SMEs, startups after COVID-19
MTN Nigeria to help 10,000 SMEs, startups after COVID-19
Aug 20, 2020
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1 Min Read
byFiona Graham
Startups
Hot startup of the month: Ethiopia's BeBlocky
Hot startup of the month: Ethiopia's BeBlocky
Aug 18, 2020
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1 Min Read
byTom Jackson
Investment
MTN unveils API marketplace for developers
MTN unveils API marketplace for developers
Aug 5, 2020
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff
Hot startup of the month: Zimbabwe's Dr CADx
Startups
Hot startup of the month: Zimbabwe's Dr CADx
Hot startup of the month: Zimbabwe's Dr CADx
Jul 27, 2020
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1 Min Read
byTom Jackson
Crosscall eyes African expansion for 'rugged devices'
Emerging Technology
Crosscall eyes African expansion for 'rugged devices'
Crosscall eyes African expansion for 'rugged devices'
Jul 17, 2020
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
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Startups
Africa is experiencing a health-tech startup boom
Africa is experiencing a health-tech startup boom
Jul 2, 2020
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff
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Digital Inclusion
MTN Liberia zero-rates Facebook to help COVID-19 social distancing
MTN Liberia zero-rates Facebook to help COVID-19 social distancing
Jun 8, 2020
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff
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Startups
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's Crop2Cash
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's Crop2Cash
May 26, 2020
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byTom Jackson
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Startups
Hot startup of the month: Solar-powered Wi-Fi network provider Tizeti
Hot startup of the month: Solar-powered Wi-Fi network provider Tizeti
Apr 15, 2020
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1 Min Read
byTom Jackson
Gist Mobile unveils mobile service for African diaspora
Social Technology
Gist Mobile unveils mobile service for African diaspora
Gist Mobile unveils mobile service for African diaspora
Apr 6, 2020
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
What African operators are doing to help during COVID-19 outbreak
Social Technology
What African operators are doing to help during COVID-19 outbreak
What African operators are doing to help during COVID-19 outbreak
Mar 18, 2020
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byPaula Gilbert
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Social Technology
MTN's MusicTime expands African footprint
MTN's MusicTime expands African footprint
Mar 16, 2020
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byThe Staff
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Startups
Orange Digital Ventures leads $1.5m investment round in Nigeria's Youverify
Orange Digital Ventures leads $1.5m investment round in Nigeria's Youverify
Mar 10, 2020
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1 Min Read
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Digital Inclusion
East Africa Com Interview: Anne Wangalachi on how tech is transforming agriculture
East Africa Com Interview: Anne Wangalachi on how tech is transforming agriculture
Feb 25, 2020
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1 Min Read
Hot startup of the month: IoT-enabled refrigeration company Gricd
Startups
Hot startup of the month: IoT-enabled refrigeration company Gricd
Hot startup of the month: IoT-enabled refrigeration company Gricd
Feb 24, 2020
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1 Min Read
byTom Jackson
Ethiopian EdTech startup Gebeya scores $2M investment
Startups
Ethiopian EdTech startup Gebeya scores $2M investment
Ethiopian EdTech startup Gebeya scores $2M investment
Feb 10, 2020
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byThe Staff
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Social Technology
Africa's Pay-TV Subs Market to Grow 54% by 2025 – Report
Africa's Pay-TV Subs Market to Grow 54% by 2025 – Report
Jan 6, 2020
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byThe Staff
South Africa Set For Fleet Management System Growth — Berg Insight logo in a gray background | South Africa Set For Fleet Management System Growth — Berg Insight
IoT
South Africa Set For Fleet Management System Growth — Berg Insight
South Africa Set For Fleet Management System Growth — Berg Insight
Dec 30, 2019
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byThe Staff
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IoT
RSAWEB's Rudy van Staden says connectivity is lighting the fuse of an IoT boom
RSAWEB's Rudy van Staden says connectivity is lighting the fuse of an IoT boom
Dec 24, 2019
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byThe Staff
Hot Startup of the Month: SA's #Datafree Platform biNu
Startups
Hot Startup of the Month: SA's #Datafree Platform biNu
Hot Startup of the Month: SA's #Datafree Platform biNu
Dec 23, 2019
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1 Min Read
byTom Jackson

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