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EdTech company d6 Group, announced that the cloud-based management platform for schools has received a capital injection from Knife Capital, Hlayisani Capital and NuState Ventures. d6 is currently the most widely used cloud-based school communication and management platform in South Africa and the investment will be used primarily for international expansion and to further product …

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South African student accommodation marketplace DigsConnect has partnered with global site Student.com to expand its presence globally. The partnership will let the local startup expand to approximately 30 new countries and 400 new cities in the next six months. Primary growth regions for DigsConnect include the USA, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. “Our global network combined with …

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Lagos-based and founded automotive tech startup Autochek has expanded its operations and launched in Kenya. The expansion forms part of the tech startups’ pan-African expansion.  Autochek launches in Kenya After the acquisition of automotive marketplaces Cheki Kenya and Cheki Uganda from ROAM Africa (, the move into the Kenyan market indicates that the tech startup …

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Based in the Mother City, KnowItWorld, a local tech startup, has created a platform that provides users with detailed information about food items. KnowItWorld is an innovative local tech startup that has created a food info platform According to reports, the tech startup has recently secured its second round of funding from an undisclosed investor …

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Lagos-based e-Commerce tech startup  has raised $1.8-million in a seed round of funding from  , ,  and . With participation from  and . Sendbox secures $1.8-million in funding According to reports, the secured funding will be used to expand the tech startup’s footprint and operations in other countries across West Africa and also assist in the development of its product range and …

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Startup Genome has published the 2021 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) which highlights South Africa’s regional startup ecosystems. The report offers insight into startups globally and the ecosystems they reside in. “Entrepreneurs, policymakers, and community leaders are working hard all over the world to build productive and inclusive technology ecosystems that are engines of economic …

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The aim is to make virtual experiences like 3D online trade shows available to organizations around the world, with nothing more needed to access them than an ordinary desktop or smartphone web browser. A German startup aims to make virtual experiences like 3D online trade shows available to organizations around the world, with nothing more …

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Local logistics startup  has announced its partnership and support of the Avon Justine iThemba Walkathon, an annual event dedicated to breast cancer awareness month.  Pargo showcases commitment to breast cancer awareness initiative Michaela Gabriel, Head of Marketing at Pargo comments on the partnership and the startup’s involvement in the initiative.  “It is an absolute privilege to …

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Online shopping is one of the best conveniences that the digital age has brought about. No more running to the crowded store or fighting for a parking space. Just click and you’re done. At least that’s how it is for most products you buy online. Buying clothing online is different—and for many, it’s more inconvenient …

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