Startups, Page 40
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Thu, September 26th, 11:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Founder Institute to launch in Nairobi
The Founder Institute, the world’s largest startup accelerator, is to launch in Nairobi, Kenya, following its successful setup in Johannesburg, South Africa. → Read more
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Wed, September 25th, 14:30 · Kamau Mbote
VC4Africa raises $2 million in early stage funding
VC4Africa, an investment community aimed at supporting startups on the continent, has passed the US$2 million mark in money raised for early stage funding. → Read more
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Wed, September 25th, 13:00 · Tom Jackson
Rethink Education seeks to bridge SA’s online curriculum gap
Cape Town-based firm Rethink Education has created an online platform to fill the gap in curriculum-aligned online content for South African students. → Read more
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Wed, September 25th, 09:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Nigerian to launch mobile fashion app and e-commerce store
Nigerian fashion brand Mmabon is launching a mobile app for all devices, enabling customers to buy its products much easier over the internet. → Read more
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Tue, September 24th, 14:00 · Tom Jackson
88mph opens applications for 2nd Cape Town accelerator
Accelerator and investment fund 88mph has opened applications for its second Cape Town programme, with applicants having the additional incentive of possible inclusion on the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) Rise Mzansi show. → Read more
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Mon, September 23rd, 16:00 · Richard Cutcher
Rwandan seeking US$250,000 for mobile charging kiosk expansion
The Rwandan entrepreneur behind a renewable energy portable multiple mobile charging device is targeting substantial investment after making it into the VC4Africa September Cohort. → Read more
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Mon, September 23rd, 08:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Deloitte Digital making data accessible
Deloitte Digital is providing data solutions to companies across the board by relying on both technology and creativity to continue market-leading solutions. → Read more
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Sun, September 22nd, 12:00 · Richard Cutcher
FEATURE: The week in startups 22/09/2013
VC4Africa demonstrated the continent’s startup scene stretches far beyond the recognised hubs of Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria this week when it announced the ten entrepreneurs that will make up its September cohort. → Read more
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Sat, September 21st, 08:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Q&A: Nailab’s Josephine Mwangi
Kenya’s Nailab will be hosting its first hackathon outside of Nairobi this weekend when it visits Mombasa, and HumanIPO caught up with Josephine Mwangi, the hub’s public relations and marketing manager, to find out where it plans to go next. → Read more
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Fri, September 20th, 15:30 · Brandon Gregory
kLab Rwanda to link with university communities
Rwanda’s first tech innovation hub, kLab, is planning to expand its reach by linking up with other university-based communities. → Read more
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Fri, September 20th, 11:20 · Paul Adepoju
Spinlet is in Nigeria to create an ecosystem – COO
Francis Ebuehi, chief operating officer (COO) of Spinlet, has said the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria, in addition to the country’s avalanche of music talent and large population, are attracting the company to the West African powerhouse. → Read more
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Thu, September 19th, 19:00 · Richard Cutcher
OPINION: MTN needs to get hands-on with African investment
When MTN announced earlier this year it was contributing up to US$75 million to an international venture fund, it appeared Africa’s largest indigenous network operator could be manoeuvering itself to give the continent’s tech scene a kickstart. → Read more
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Thu, September 19th, 17:30 · Brandon Gregory
Hypercube to play a part in building Zimbabwe
Hypercube, which is set to become Zimbabwe’s first technology hub, will seek to create meaningful solutions in order to make technology more accessible and help the country develop. → Read more
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Wed, September 18th, 18:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
VC4Africa selects September Cohort
Investment community VC4Africa has selected ten entrepreneurs from across Africa for its September Cohort, to benefit from three months of business development support and introductions to its investor network. → Read more
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Wed, September 18th, 18:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
More women in tech will solve community problems – Naidoo
The increase of women in tech is necessary to develop more effective solutions in communities, Suhaifa Naidoo, chairperson of Girl Geek Dinners Cape Town (GGDCPT), has said. → Read more
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Wed, September 18th, 12:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
SnappCab goes live
South African taxi app SnappCab has launched in Johannesburg, providing competition for similar solutions Uber and Zapacab. → Read more
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Tue, September 17th, 17:00 · Susan Mwenesi
DEMO finalist Jooist to launch HTML5 game site
Jooist, Kenya’s only social gaming network, is to launch its HTML5 game site, enabling users with smartphones and feature phones with advanced browsers to play high quality games without having to download them. → Read more
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Tue, September 17th, 13:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Nailab to host first Mombasa Hackathon
Kenyan startup incubator and accelerator Nailab will holding its first Mombasa Hackathon on Friday and Saturday, bringing together tech enthusiasts from the region to build on existing ideas and develop new ones → Read more
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Mon, September 16th, 15:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Youth startup competition to announce winners
Innovate the Cape will announce the winners of its Innovation XYZ competition during October, after mentoring finalists since August. → Read more
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Mon, September 16th, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju
CcHUB Nigeria celebrates second anniversary
Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) Nigeria celebrated its second year anniversary on Friday with a startup showcase, featuring selected startups from the hub’s community. → Read more
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