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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Microsoft’s AI-fueled cloud strategy powers double-digit revenue surge
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Riding a wave of demand for artificial intelligence and cloud services, Microsoft closed the quarter ended 31 December with strong financial and strategic momentum.
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Microsoft and SABC Plus set to unlock AI and digital skills for millions of South Africans
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Together, Microsoft and the SABC intend to integrate AI fluency modules, refresh digital literacy pathways, and co-brand digital badges into the SABC Plus platform. ...
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Wave Senegal launches virtual visa card to drive digital payment inclusion
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In partnership with Visa and Ecobank, fintech firm Wave unveils a new in-app virtual card to simplify and secure online payments across Senegal and beyond....
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Sage forms Global AI development partnership with Portugal-Based Augusta Labs
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Collaboration integrates applied artificial intelligence teams into Sage’s product and engineering operations...
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Microsoft launches Maia 200 AI accelerator for Azure Cloud Infrastructure
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Maia 200 is specifically designed for compute‑intensive AI inference and integrates seamlessly into Microsoft Azure....
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BoxCommerce and Mastercard introduce prepaid card solution to speed SME access to revenue
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BoxCommerce is an e-commerce platform designed to empower small and medium-sized businesses in emerging markets. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for building online stores, managing inventory, processing payments, and handling logistics. ...
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Creatio and Wipfli form partnership to support business process automation across industries
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Collaboration brings together advisory services and a no-code, AI-enabled platform to support workflow and CRM initiatives...
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AgrigateOne names Avisca Venkanna as Chief Technology Officer
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Seasoned technology leader to spearhead IT strategy and digital innovation at agricultural technology firm...
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Domains.co.za introduces locally built “bio link” platform for South African creators and businesses
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New domain-based tool turns a single branded link into a lightweight digital hub, offering a homegrown alternative to international link-in-bio services....
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Zimbabwe fintech Ndarama debuts regulated tokenised investing and mobile-based USD lending
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New platform connects real-world asset tokens to everyday mobile money, lowering the barrier to investment and credit access...
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Google launches multilingual AI training programme for South Africa’s community newsrooms
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em 20/01/2026
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New initiative focuses on digital skills, local languages and sustainable business models for grassroots media...
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Pnet Report warns of growing software developer shortage in South Africa
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em 19/01/2026
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New labour market analysis highlights rising demand for digital skills and a widening gap in qualified talent...
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Breedj builds an AI-driven bridge between african talent and global employers
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Platform combines compliance, payroll and AI-based matching to help companies hire and manage remote teams across borders...
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Hashgraph Ventures backs Africa’s largest Web3 Hackathon with $1 million commitment
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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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Infosys and AWS collaborate to accelerate enterprise adoption of generative AI
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Leveraging Infosys TopazTM and Amazon Q Developer to redefine software delivery and client value across industries globally...
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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 startup RoadMind AI enters transportation technology market
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em 07/01/2026
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Company develops AI-based platform combining software and hardware for road safety and vehicle maintenance...
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Fynd expands retail technology platform to South Africa
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AI-based commerce software provider enters the South African market with Surtee Group as its first local client...
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