Global Beehive

Ila Dhond16/05/2024
275

With an AI focus, Google’s Hustle Academy relaunches to support African SMBs

Applications for Google’s Hustle Academy, a program aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMBs) in Sub-Saharan Africa grow, are…
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Ila Dhond16/05/2024
294

Digify PRO Online programme in SA invites applications

Applications for the Digify Pro Online digital entrepreneurship program, which is designed for unemployed youth between the ages of 18…
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Ila Dhond16/05/2024
349

Logistics platform Maad raised $3.2 M Seed funding to expand, launch new products

The Senegalese logistics platform Maad, which serves informal retailers, has successfully raised US $3.2 million in seed funding to support…
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Ila Dhond14/05/2024
180

RaiseReady programme invites applications from female-run startups in SA, Kenya

Startups in Kenya and South Africa led by women or those that promote “female empowerment” are encouraged to apply for…
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Ila Dhond11/05/2024
250

USAID and SA’s Grindstone collaborate on two-year program to support startups

A special two-year program to “redefine startup and scale-up support in South Africa” has been launched by South African accelerator…
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Ila Dhond11/05/2024
310

“How to Startup” fellowship for African entrepreneurs launched by Future Africa, CatalyzU

A seven-week program called “How to Startup” has been launched by Future Africa in collaboration with CatalyzU. Its goal is…
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Ila Dhond11/05/2024
323

Second Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship selected 12 Nigerian startups

The second cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, which offers funding and industry support to startups transforming Africa’s educational…
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Ila Dhond11/05/2024
294

Applications for Startups AI Accelerator Africa now accepted by Google

Applications for the eighth cohort of Google for Startups Accelerator Africa are now being accepted. The program will heavily prioritize…
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Ila Dhond10/05/2024
345

Lesaka acquired SA fintech company Adumo for $85.9 M

A deal worth ZAR1.59 billion (US $85.9 million) has seen Lesaka acquire South African fintech company Adumo, pending shareholder and…
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Ila Dhond10/05/2024
339

To expand digital ID services throughout Africa, Nigeria’s Seamfix raised $4.5 M funding

In order to expand its digital ID and credential services into five more African countries, enhance data flow—which is essential…
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