Innovators in the green technology sector in Africa are urged to submit applications for the Green Innovation Hubs (GiH) incubation initiative. The program is intended to provide innovative enterprises with
Agriculture is the mainstay of the Kenyan economy, accounting for more than 20 percent of the GDP and employing over 40 percent of the total population according to a report
South Africa’s FSAT Labs incubator has announced the selection of 16 start-ups for its tenth cohort, with a focus on empowering women and climate-tech entrepreneurs. The six-month incubation program
The African tech startup ecosystem has been gaining momentum and rapidly growing over the past few years, with an increasing number of startups emerging in various sectors, and several global
SwiftVEE, pioneers in the South African livestock trade industry, has launched PrysWys, an app intended to lower farmers’ input costs. PrysWys is a retail business that connects farmers with input
Young African scientists with novel research proposals are eligible for the 2023 Jennifer Ward-Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Award. The main applicant must hold a degree or a higher qualification and have
The South African central bank estimated that $51 million is lost every day due to load shedding. With the country responsible for 12% of economic activity on the continent and
More positive movements geared toward tech and startup acceleration are being led by women. These effective organizations show that women are capable of handling problems affecting their nations’ economic development.
Sasol, a South African chemicals and energy corporation, has declared the establishment of Sasol Ventures as a means of advancing its 2050 net zero and decarbonization goals. The firm said
As the world’s population continues to migrate towards urban centers, the concept of a “smart city” has gained traction as a means of using technology and data to improve
In its second fundraising effort, the AfricaGoGreen Fund raised $47 million to support climate-friendly projects on the continent. The finance was provided jointly by prestigious financial institutions such as the
Clean technology (Cleantech) is a catch-all phrase that refers to a variety of procedures, goods, and services with the objective of minimizing waste by utilizing non-renewable resources. The use of