REMA announced the expansion of its presence into Mauritania. They intend to maintain close proximity to their users while providing quality in customer service. As a healthcare startup, the innovative venture has played a constructive role in the fight against Covid-19. They act as a facilitator of the work being done by doctors and other […] More
The Nest, a digital event that’s zoom-based, has been a source of inspiration and joy to many startups, particularly in Africa. Each week, startups walk home with funding commitments from various investors. Various startups have benefited from the zoom-based event. These include OneLamp, InterLab, and now, Xetova and Zaidi. Xetova, an interactive platform designed to bring […] More
In March 2020, Pariti introduced a unique online platform that benefits skilled freelancers and startups. It connects businesses, particularly those in under-served ecosystems, with the qualified personnel and investment they require to be productive. However, the newly launched online platform is entirely different. It is called Pitch and aims to assist startups with their decks. […] More
We got to learn more about the Ugandan based startup Logistify AI and the story behind the founders Tobias Tukei and Daniel Emaasit. The two engaged with Techpoint for an exclusive interview on their journey thus far, here are the highlights. Born and raised in rural Uganda, the duo grew up helping out with the family farm and warehouse. […] More
Sandras Phiri has recently stepped down from his position as Startup Grind Cape Town’s chapter head. The present Startup Grind Global Community Vice President, Guillaume De Smedt, will continue from where Sandras stopped. Guillaume was the head of the Cape Town Chapter, until Sandras Phiri took over in 2017. Why Sandras Phiri is stepping down Sandras Phiri […] More
Over the past four years, the use of financial services in Rwanda has shot up significantly. This is due to an uptick in informal saving groups and an increase in mobile money services. The FinScope 2020 survey sets the figure at 93% having access to formal financial services. The survey was conducted by Access to Finance Rwanda […] More
The current business climate created by the COVID-19 pandemic, no doubt, is that of distress and uncertainty. There’s no better time for South Africa-based entrepreneurs to rethink, re-strategize, and become more innovative. Spotting the incoming challenges, the GIBS Entrepreneurship Development Academy (EDA), in conjunction with J.P Morgan, has set in motion a plan to […] More
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Nest, an event designed for startups, has been very active. The Nest is a digital pitching event helping startups to get the necessary funding for their business. Every week, three startups are allowed to pitch their ideas to a panel comprising of angel investors online. Anyone who […] More
Rwanda is investing in a multi-billion dollar project that will mark it as a digital hub and center for technological advancement within the continent. The project is dubbed as Kigali Innovation City and is part of the Government of Rwanda Vision 2020 program. The intention is to spur innovation through investment into the future workforce and their […] More
Maisha technologies is a drone design company that has just received an investment for the development of its Nisre-Tena design. The funding was part of a $150K grant awarded to 12 startups from Kenya and Ethiopia. In an interview with Pioneers Post, Tizzita Mengesha Tefera, who is the CEO and co-founder of the drones for good […] More
Tunisia was never known as a digital hub – till recently. A development that did not mushroom by chance. The country introduced new incentives to kickstart the innovative industry as an area that can contribute to economic empowerment and job creation. Origins of the ‘Startup Act’ For a significant part of the past decade, Tunisia […] More
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria, ATCON is lobbying the federal government to digitize the country’s economy. The association has chided the government to come up with new policies that will kickstart the economy to overcome economic challenges after Covid-19. Olusola Teniola, the President of ATCON pointed out an adverse multi-sectoral impact on the […] More
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