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Fri, October 26th, 09:06 · Vincent Matinde

Don’t have time to do the errands? Log on to Dash2Do

Although errand firms have existed in Kenya for a while now, startup Dash2Do is vowing to change the way tasks are completed in the country with its online concierge service. → Read more
Fri, October 26th, 08:48 · Elly Okutoyi

Kenyan startup promises reduced car theft

Mobile-based car tracking solution mTracker intends to cut down on rising cases of car theft in a country that witnesses 10 to 15 such incidents each day. → Read more
Wed, October 24th, 06:04 · Elly Okutoyi

Car verification app launched in South Africa

Lightstone, a specialist in spatial data and data driven insights, has launched in South Africa a new car verification app that promises to enhance the car sales industry by enabling car dealers generate instant verification reports. → Read more
Tue, October 23rd, 13:50 · Tefo Mohapi

Kenyan crowdfunding platform M-Changa launched

M-Changa, a new SMS-based crowdfunding platform, has been launched in Kenya expected to enable “individuals who are fundraising to raise more money, from more people, in a faster, more efficient and more transparent way than ever before”. → Read more
Tue, October 23rd, 11:59 · Gythan Munga

The Next Web unveils online entrepreneurship academy

Top publisher of online technology news The Next Web (TNW) has started an online training and education programme through its new Web-based venture the TNW Academy. → Read more
Tue, October 23rd, 09:48 · Vincent Matinde

SA’s Tourism Radio gets CNN coverage

CNN’s Marketplace Report recently featured African IT company Tourism Radio, giving it the much coveted media coverage valued by start-ups. → Read more
Mon, October 22nd, 10:18 · Tefo Mohapi

Deezer launches in Nigeria, iROKING not fazed

Deezer, a France-based global music streaming service, was last week launched in Nigeria to offer unlimited access to its themed and artist-based radio channels in the West African country. → Read more
Fri, October 19th, 08:41 · Vincent Matinde

Vodacom AppStar challenge now goes global

Vodacom claims that its AppStar challenge will upgrade to an international contest after the inclusion of Kenya, Tanzania, Qatar, Egypt and Lesotho. → Read more
Fri, October 19th, 08:36 · Elly Okutoyi

Mxit declares that archrival WhatsApp is no threat

Leading African instant messaging platform Mxit has said that competitor WhatsApp is not a threat to its operations as they operate in different niches. → Read more
Fri, October 19th, 07:29 · HumanIPO

African accelerator fund 88mph launches in Cape Town

African investment fund and business accelerator on Wednesday launched its partnership with Google for Entrepreneurs in Cape Town in a move to further encourage Africa’s entrepreneurial culture. → Read more
Thu, October 18th, 15:02 · Tefo Mohapi

BREAKING: Alan Knott-Craig Jnr steps down as Mxit CEO

In an unexpected and surprising move, Alan Knott-Craig Jnr has stepped down as CEO of Mxit, citing shareholder differences. → Read more
Thu, October 18th, 13:47 · Robert K'Odingo

Public-Private Partnership endorses startups’ eco-system

Stakeholders in Kenya’s ICT sector have pledged their commitment to collaborating with African governments to accelerate growth of the continents innovation drive. → Read more
Thu, October 18th, 13:43 · Vincent Matinde

Ghana’s NevaHold receives plaudits at Webit Congress Startup Challenge

NevaHold, a service that aims to eliminate the bureaucracy in customer service, has received an honourable mention from the Webit Congress, an international meet for ICT players. → Read more