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Charity Mbaka
Events
Startups encouraged to apply to pitch at Africa Tech Summit Connects online event
The 2020 Africa Tech Summit Connects (ATS) will take place virtually between the 20-22 of October.
ATS...
Business
Microsoft partners with AGRA to digitise agriculture in Africa
Microsoft has partnered with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) to build agri-tech solutions.
The collaboration...
Business
Olam International wins impact award for empowering farmers
Olam International has won an award at the 2020 Innovation Leader's Impact Awards for improving farmers' lives.
The...
Entrepreneurship
Anzisha Prize announces top 20 African entrepreneurs at 10th-year celebration
The Anzisha Prize has revealed its top 20 finalists for 2020. The ultimate winners will be announced...
Leadership
Ukonwa Ojo is the new CMO for Amazon’s Prime Video and Amazon Studios
Amazon has named Ukonwa Ojo the new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Prime Video and Amazon Studios....
Funding
SA’s Valenture Institute raises US$ 7 million from GSV Ventures
South African ed-tech startup, Valenture Institute, has secured a USD 7 million investment from GSV Ventures.
Valemture Institute...
Venture Capital
SA-based health-tech startup Syked raises seed funding
SA-based health tech startup, Syked, has raised an undisclosed seed round from HaloCare.
Syked's digital platform connects users...
Energy
KOKO Networks is Rolling out Clean Fuel ATMs in Nairobi
KOKO Netoworks has begun the installation of automatic cooking gas vending machines.
The venture-backed firm has partnered with...