Daily Digest Monday 28 September 2020
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Startup Bill 2020 To Benefit Startups With Majority Kenyan Ownership
The Kenyan parliament has published a Startup Bill in its National Gazette. Among several interesting provisions, the government wants to create a number of incentives for startups as well as protection for intellectual property. Read more
Funding In Africa
Seven African Tech Startups Receive Funding
MEST Africa has announced its funding round of $700 000 for seven selected African tech startups that have graduated from its 2020 training programme. Read More
13 Egyptian Startups Secure Funding From Startup Accelerator Changelabs
Startup accelerator Changelabs is set to hold its second cohort demo day on 30 September, providing an opportunity for innovative start-ups to secure funds for their businesses. Read More
US-Based VC, Aptive Capital Makes $10,000 Equity-Investment In 3 African Startups
Earlier in June 2020, the Africa-focused investment company opened up applications to invest $10,000 equity capital into eligible and high potential startups based in Africa, from its $1 million portfolio fund. Read More
Opinion Corner
Economic Revival Lies In Buying Local [Opinion]
When President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the country’s move to level one restrictions one could almost hear the cheers of small and medium enterprise (SME) owners who so desperately need the economy to return to some degree of normalcy. Read more
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