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Fri, June 7th, 09:02 · Susan Mwenesi

ePAY Kenya introduces digital marketplace

ePAY-Kenya has introduced a new sales platform for merchants looking to sell digital products to the Kenyan and international markets. → Read more
Wed, June 5th, 14:02 · Richard Cutcher

Ghana to obtain ICT incubation centres

Ghana could be set to benefit from a host of ICT incubation centres after a partnership was signed between Ghana Technology University College (GTUC) and the Jospong Group of Companies. → Read more
Mon, June 3rd, 14:50 · Tom Jackson

SleepOut announces new CTO

Kenyan accommodation booking site SleepOut has confirmed Paul Schwarz as its new chief technical officer (CTO), responsible for developing the company’s tech strategy and leading its development team. → Read more
Fri, May 31st, 14:36 · Nanine Steenkamp

Afroes wins global innovation contest

South African mobile application startup Afroes won the third place in the worldwide Dragon’s Den Pitching competition with its message delivery service. → Read more
Thu, May 30th, 13:37 · Gabriella Mulligan

More entrepreneurial freedom in Cape Town than Silicon Valley

Cape Town is a better location to launch a startup than Silicon Valley due to the greater entrepreneurial freedom it offers, according to Simon Anderson, founder of Video Agent. → Read more
Thu, May 30th, 10:52 · Kamau Mbote

Ugandan startup fuelling data driven radio debates

Ugandan startup TRAC FM is helping radio stations interact better with the public through a participation platform and better presentation of data on listeners, including their location. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 15:35 · Gabriella Mulligan

SA online sphere perfect startup environment

South Africa “desperately needs” entrepreneurs, and the online sphere is the perfect environment for new startups to thrive, according to Karl Hammerschmidt, co-founder of RunwaySale. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 15:15 · Gabriella Mulligan

Credit cards remain future of online payments – Hammerschmidt

Credit cards will be the future of online payments, although various wallets will be consolidated and may be incorporated onto mobile phones, according to Karl Hammerschmidt, co-founder of RunwaySale. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 14:10 · Nanine Steenkamp

Launch48 to expand its startup events

Launch48 is to extend its startup events for aspirant entrepreneurs in Africa, Asia and Australia, after successfully hosting its first weekend in South Africa. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 14:05 · Nanine Steenkamp

Q&A: Social startup focus a South African trend

British entrepreneur Simon McCann, also commercial director at Launch48, spoke to HumanIPO about the startup scene in South Africa and the United Kingdom (UK) and what it takes to become a successful startup entrepreneur. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 13:55 · Brandon Gregory

Now Novel – an online platform for writers

An online platform has been established provide aspiring novelists with the latest techniques, mentorship and “constant motivation”. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 08:52 · Brandon Gregory

Michael Jordaan quits FNB, considers future in tech

Michael Jordaan has stepped down as chief executive officer (CEO) of First National Bank (FNB), saying he is considering a business in innovation and technology in Cape Town. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 08:04 · Kamau Mbote

Google enters bidding for Waze

Google has joined the bidding to acquire Israeli mobile satellite navigation startup Waze, with Facebook also looking to acquire the company. → Read more
Thu, May 23rd, 11:49 · Gabriella Mulligan

Africa can thrive through collaboration with Europe

Africa does not need to create a new Silicon Valley, but can thrive through collaboration with Europe in particular, according to Mike Butcher, editor at large of TechCrunch. → Read more
Thu, May 23rd, 09:00 · Nanine Steenkamp

No Bull to drive online social transformation

South African rationale promoting tech startup No Bull is aiming to start a social movement with its cross-platform thinking supplementation service to promote critical thinking. → Read more
Wed, May 22nd, 14:58 · Nanine Steenkamp

KnoGno to make difference in SA townships

Technology research startup KnoGno is aiming to elevate entrepreneurship in Cape Town townships by collaborating with local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) → Read more
Wed, May 22nd, 13:22 · Susan Mwenesi

SleepOut.com raises US$200,000 in seed funding

Kenyan accommodation booking site SleepOut has raised approximately US$200,000 in seed funding to finance its expansion across Africa and the Middle East. → Read more
Wed, May 22nd, 12:51 · Gabriella Mulligan

Startups pitch at NetProphet workshop

Ten South African startups pitched their concepts yesterday at the culmination of a two-day workshop organised by Saratoga as part of this year’s NetProphet event. → Read more
Mon, May 20th, 09:29 · Martin Cheruiyot

Interactive e-learning platform designed for Kenyan curriculum

Kenyan startup IdeaHutch has designed eSoma, an interactive educational platform, to enhance the learning experience of children in the country. → Read more
Fri, May 17th, 10:12 · Nanine Steenkamp

US business school visits 88mph in SA

The Kenan-Flager Business School from North Carolina has visited Cape Town-based startup accelerator 88mph to gain insight into African markets. → Read more