Latest Report shows African regulators are holding back growth of cryptocurrency on continent
While the rapid adoption of cryptocurrencies may be likely in Africa — given the continent’s high inflation rates, volatile currencies and underdeveloped banking — regulators are holding back its growth, a new report has found. Read more
Funding In Southern Africa
Development Partners International invests $56mln in Sicam
Development Partners International (DPI), through its third fund, made a $56 million investment in Société industrielle des conserves alimentaires (Sicam). The transaction represents the second commitment of African Development Partners III (ADP III) and the first in the Tunisian agribusiness sector. Read More
Funding In Africa
Mozilla, via its incubator, wants to invest up to $75k in African early-stage startups
US-based Internet company, Mozilla, known for its Firefox browser, is also known for its mantra of placing people and their privacy over profit. Read More
Call For Applications
Africa Data Science Intensive (DSI) Program 2020 for African Students (Fully-funded)
Big Data, data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence are driving a revolution around the world as companies rush to take advantage of their data and turn it into a competitive advantage. However there is a shortage of skilled data scientists and managers worldwide and this shortage is much worse in Africa. Read More
Events In Africa
Must-attend Events For The Energy Sector
Following the acquisition of PennWell Corporation last year, Clarion Energy now runs DISTRIBUTECH, Future Energy, HydroVision, POWERGEN & Utility Week events on a worldwide scale. Take a look at the must-attend events for the sector taking place in Africa Click here
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