Africa
News and events happening across Africa. From startups to innovations, entrepreneurship, new tech, events, and more, this category features stories that cover a broad range of topics and issues that are of interest to readers who are looking for news and perspectives on African affairs.
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MEST Africa Challenge Unveils Startups Vying For $50K in Equity
The MEST Africa Challenge, an Africa-wide pitch competition for early-stage technology startups has announced the top five (5) startups that…
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ITC, UPS Foundation Strengthen Partnership For Women in the Digital Economy
The International Trade Centre’s SheTrades Initiative and The UPS Foundation have announced the amplification of their partnership to champion the…
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Techstars Announces its Second Cohort of 12 Startups to Participate in its Accelerator Program
Techstars has announced its second cohort of 12 companies to participate in its pan-African accelerator program in partnership with Lagos-based…
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Nxtra by Airtel Africa Launched to Accelerate Africa’s Digital Transition
Airtel Africa today launches Nxtra by Airtel (“Nxtra”), a new data center business founded on a commitment to meet Africa’s…
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Kaspersky Opens its First Transparency Center in Kigali
As part of the Africa Cyber Defense Forum (ACDF), Kaspersky opened its first Transparency Center in the African region in…
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Africa’s Business Heroes Unveils Winners of its 2023 Prize Competition
Ten (10) entrepreneurs in Africa’s Business Heroes prize competition gathered in Kigali, Rwanda for a final pitch in this year’s…
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5G is Key to Africa’s Business Success, Experts Urge
On the sidelines of the AfricaCom, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd held their annual Africa 5G Summit to discuss the importance…
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Venture Applications Open for the Africa Tech Summit Investment Showcase
African tech ventures can now apply to pitch at the Africa Tech Summit (ATS) investment showcase scheduled to take place…
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Top 10 African Payment Trends For 2024
Digital transactions are now woven into the fabric of everyday life in Africa. This summer, the continent saw a 17%…
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The Second Canada-Africa Business Conference Set For Feb 2024
The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business has announced the second Canada-Africa Business Conference, following the success of our first-ever program at the…
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