Acquisition

Naspers’ Prosus Acquires Stack Overflow For US$1.8 billion

Naspers-controlled internet investment firm Prosus, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Stack Overflow, a

CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa
Fintech

Ugandan Fintech Startup, Emata Emerges Winner of CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa 2021

Emata, a Ugandan fintech that gives farmers access to digital and affordable financial products, has been named the winner of

Awards

Global Startup Awards Africa to Discover Top Technology Innovators

For the first time ever, future-shapers from all 55 African Union member states now have the chance to participate in

Village Capital
Accelerator Startup

23 Startups Selected For Village Capital Future of Work Africa 2021 Accelerator Programme

Village Capital, with support from Moody’s Foundation and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has announced the 23

CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa
Fintech

AWABAH, Crop2Cash and 12 Other Fintech Startups Joining CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa 2021

The Luxembourg House of Financial Technology (LHoFT) Foundation has selected 14 Fintech startups to take part in the 2021 edition

ScholarX
Edtech Education Partnership

ScholarX Secures Support From GSMA Innovation Fund to Launch LearnAM, in Partnership With Airtel

ScholarX Technologies Ltd., an edTech start-up founded in 2016, has announced a strategic partnership with Airtel Nigeria to launch LearnAM, a new mobile learning

UK-Nigeria Tech Hub
Accelerator Startup Technology

10 Nigerian Tech Startups Selected for iNOVO Accelerator

Ten Nigerian startups have been selected to join the iNOVO accelerator, which provides training and mentorship for startups with COVID-19

Anzisha Prize
Entrepreneurship

Apply: 2021 Anzisha Prize For Young African Entrepreneurs

The Anzisha Prize has launched the 2021 call for young entrepreneurs between, 15 and 22. Applications for the latest cohort

Women Who Tech
Entrepreneurship Funding Startup Women

Apply: Women Who Tech Launches Emerging Tech Challenge to Fund Innovative Female-led Startups

Women Who Tech has launched the Emerging Tech Challenge to fund innovative women-led startups in Africa, Europe and North America.

UK-Nigeria Tech Hub
Accelerator Health

UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Launches ‘iNOVO’ For Startups Tackling COVID-19 Challenges

UK-Nigeria Tech Hub has partnered with Ventures Platform and Startupbootcamp AfriTech to launch iNOVO to accelerate early-stage startups in Nigeria