Qualcomm invites African deep-tech startups to join 2026 ‘Make in Africa’ mentorship cohort
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Global wireless technology leader Qualcomm has opened applications for the latest edition of its Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Programme, an equity-free initiative designed to support early-stage African startups building hardware and end-to-end solut...
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Ozow appoints Catherine Korsten as Chief Growth Officer
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em 27/01/2026
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As CGO, she will oversee the company’s expansion strategies, focusing on deepening Ozow’s footprint within the South African market and enhancing merchant-centric value propositions....
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Hashgraph Ventures backs Africa’s largest Web3 Hackathon with $1 million commitment
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em 19/01/2026
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Investment aims to strengthen the continent’s developer ecosystem and accelerate real-world adoption of blockchain and AI-driven solutions...
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Kaspersky: 88.5% of phishing attacks focus on stealing account credentials
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em 14/01/2026
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Kaspersky analysed phishing and scam campaigns observed from January through September 2025 and found that 88.5% of attacks globally sought credentials for various online accounts. ...
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South Africa's Spendl Money introduces cryptocurrency debit card for global transactions
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em 08/01/2026
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The service positions itself as a bridge between digital assets and everyday spending needs, offering South African cryptocurrency owners a compliant method to access and use their holdings in conventional payment scenarios....
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Kayko closes $1.2 million seed round to expand financial services platform
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em 07/01/2026
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Rwandan company provides point-of-sale and data management tools to small businesses seeking credit access...
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South African Fintech Ezeebit Secures $2 million to transform cryptocurrency payment infrastructure across African markets
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em 16/12/2025
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The funding round led by Raba Partnership will enable the Cape Town-based startup to accelerate stablecoin adoption and provide merchants with faster, cheaper payment alternatives across the continent....
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Five35 Ventures secures anchor backing from Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund for new pan-African investment vehicle
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em 12/12/2025
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The MEDA-backed anchor capital is expected to bolster Five35’s capacity to deepen its reach across East, West and Southern Africa, support more female entrepreneurs, and bridge critical financing gaps between pre-seed and scale stages....
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IFC extends local currency financing to Lula to support South Africa’s small business sector
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em 28/11/2025
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A new IFC loan to digital lender Lula aims to expand access to working capital for South African MSMEs, a segment central to employment and economic activity yet significantly underserved by traditional credit channels....
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Mzxit AI develops data-labelling platform to support AI adoption in emerging markets
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em 24/11/2025
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The Johannesburg-based startup converts unstructured business data into AI-ready datasets for fintech, retail and agriculture. Pilot projects are underway as the company prepares regional expansion in 2026....
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Harvard africa business club opens applications for 2025 startup competition
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em 22/11/2025
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Early-stage African ventures can now apply for the New Venture Competition, which offers up to US$55,000 in prize funding. The contest will take place during the Africa Business Conference in Boston on March 27–28....
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TLcom Capital partner Ido Sum steps down after 14 years
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em 29/09/2025
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Ido Sum is leaving Africa-focused venture capital firm TLcom Capital after a 14-year run that saw him help close major funds and back key startups across the continent....
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Contactable raises $13.5M to expand digital identity verification platform across Africa
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em 26/09/2025
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South African identity verification startup secures funding led by Venture Capitalworks to scale KYC and onboarding solutions. The company plans to invest in AI capabilities, beneficial ownership verification, and payments integration while expanding into...
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Street Wallet expands reach with acquisition of tipping startup Digitip
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em 25/09/2025
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The deal boosts Street Wallet’s presence in KwaZulu-Natal and enhances its mission to bring informal workers and traders into the digital economy....
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Tracker launches Sayf app to strengthen personal and family safety
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em 24/09/2025
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With live tracking, proactive alerts, and SOS integration, Tracker’s new Sayf app aims to give families greater peace of mind in an environment where safety risks are a growing concern....
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Six African startups secure $400,000 in FINCA Ventures Competition
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em 19/09/2025
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Early-stage ventures in climate-smart agriculture and fintech receive catalytic funding and global exposure through FINCA Ventures’ flagship prize....
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Float secures $2.6M to accelerate growth in South Africa
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em 15/09/2025
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Fintech startup expands its card-linked instalment solution and prepares for international scaling....
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REdimension Capital completes ZAR250 million fund for property technology investment
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em 02/09/2025
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South African investment firm secures commitments exceeding US$10.5 million to target early-stage property technology companies. Fund focuses on sustainability and innovation in built environment through platform-based investment model.
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StraTech secures funding from VEA Capital Partners to expand corporate finance infrastructure in Africa
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em 26/08/2025
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The South African fintech will use the investment to grow its regional presence, strengthen its core platform, and expand hiring across engineering, operations, and commercial teams....
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AI-powered mental health platform targets vulnerable women across Africa
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em 20/08/2025
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South African technology company Eden AI introduces BlossomCare, a WhatsApp-based mental health support system for sex workers and pregnant teens. Platform provides 24/7 emotional support in multiple languages with referrals to professional services....
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