SMEs

Milken-Motsepe prize in fintech picks finalists

The Milken-Motsepe prize in fintech recognises solutions for expanding financial inclusion for small businesses in emerging and frontier markets.
Lezeth Khoza
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Feb 10, 2025

XTransfer, Ecobank to assist African SMEs handle cross-border payments

Ecobank says the initiative will foster collaboration to provide comprehensive cross-border payment solutions for African SMEs’ foreign trade.
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ITC prepares Sierra Leone youths for the digital economy

The READY Salone project, which will run for four years, aims to help young entrepreneurs and tech hubs capitalise on opportunities in the digital economy.
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Jan 6, 2025

Telco exec launches podcast to spur entrepreneurship in Africa

Zvobwo says the platform was developed to stimulate important debates and ignite solutions for Africa's economic transformation.
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Dec 19, 2024

Angolan start-ups want a role in Africa's expanding tech sector

Angola's tech entrepreneurs are stepping up efforts to highlight the country's growing technology sector.
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Dec 18, 2024

Nigeria's OkHi accelerates push to boost financial inclusion

OkHi intends to on-board large banks and fintechs within the next six months as it ramps up its attempts to be a significant driver of financial inclusion across Africa.
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African start-ups shine at NBA accelerator program

The project promotes Africa's tech ecosystem and the next generation of African entrepreneurs by providing mentorship and funding.
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Dec 6, 2024

AfricArena Summit brought together 100 African start-ups

As the summit came to a close on Wednesday, nine winners from over 40 pitching start-ups were named Africa's most noticeable tech start-ups.
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Founders, VCs gather in Cape Town at AfricArena Summit

The organisers say the event aims to connect capital to tech founders and is focused on being a deal flow platform rather than just an event.
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Tech can solve 80% of Africa’s problems, says French minister

Elisabeth Moreno believes Africans are capable of developing solutions that previously didn’t exist and can benefit not only the continent, but the entire world.
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Nov 29, 2024

Cape Town gets ready to host AfricArena Grand Summit

This year's Grand Summit will include more than 50 start-ups from 31 African countries, including regional champions from AfricArena's pre-summit events.
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Nov 12, 2024

Ecobank, Nium unlock real-time cross-border payments across 35 African markets

The partnership will eliminate the need for complex API integrations, reducing waiting times for cross-border payments.