African startups invited to apply for 3 ITU Innovation Challenges
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African startups have been invited to apply for three ITU Innovation Challenges, with winners given the chance to attend a flagship ITU…
Africa’s e-health ecosystem is booming, but can it sustain this level of growth?
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The African e-health ecosystem is thriving, with COVID-19 encouraging even quicker uptake in a sector that was already on the rise. Yet…
Blockchain startups can apply for $100k seed funding from UNICEF Innovation Fund
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The UNICEF Innovation Fund is looking to make equity-free investments of up to US$100,000 in early-stage blockchain startups that have the potential…
7 tech startups funded to fight COVID-19 in Nigeria
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Seven Nigerian tech companies have qualified for seed funding after taking part in the COVID-19 Innovative Challenge (CIC). Launched last month by Ventures Platform and…
African agripreneurs invited to apply for $50k GoGettaz Prize
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Applications have opened for the 2020 edition of the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize, which rewards Africa’s brightest young agri-food entrepreneurs with funding and…
Nigeria’s FCMB, Passion Incubator launch agri-tech pitch competition
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Nigeria’s First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has partnered Passion Incubator to launch the FCMB Agritech EPIC Pitch 2020, which will provide early…
Tanzanian fintech startup launches AI-based personal finance application
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Tanzanian fintech startup Mipango has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-based app that provides users with free financial advice on iOS and Android…
SA tech startups share their lockdown experiences – some winning, some difficulties
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South Africa’s fintech startups, associated with AlphaCode, share how the country’s extended lockdown has provided some with growth opportunities as people adapt how…
Pyladiesife 2020 Conference
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Pyladiesife is a community of ladies who are tech enthusiasts that utilize python technologies in different ways. The conference promises to be…