After becoming the first African start-up unicorn in 2016, achieving a $1 billion valuation, Nigeria-based Jumia has set its sights on listing in New York.
The Arizona-headquartered company officially launches in SA, and will take on the likes of Afrihost and MWeb.
SA's Snode Technologies, a platform that provides real-time cyber security for individuals and businesses, has been named as one of the finalists.
The global initiative aims to equip South African women with digital literacy, entrepreneurship and leadership skills.
With everyone talking about AI and the potential it holds, a group of industry experts at Africa Tech Week unpacked the impact of this trend.
From pivoting to meet customer needs, to being open to sharing ideas, these were the tips covered during a panel discussion at Africa Tech Week in Cape Town.
The company acquires a "significant minority interest" in Retail Capital, a provider of alternative funding to the SME sector.
The 12-month Explore programme aims to help boost top fintech ideas to become viable business models.
The agritech start-up invests its funding in its US expansion, an online drone marketplace and infrastructure.
The administration looks to establish Africa's largest tech hub on home soil, setting its sights on being a leading ICT player on the continent.