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AWIEF Launches Pitch n Grow 2026: Elevating Women-Led Startups in Africa

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has officially opened applications for Pitch n Grow 2026, its premier flagship pitch competition designed to identify, amplify, and develop high-potential, women-led

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Startup Funding

Scaling Global EdTech: Apply for the 2026 Education Innovation Grant ($75K – $1M)

Applications are officially open for the global Education Innovation Grant, a major funding initiative designed to scale proven educational and training models in emerging economies. The program focuses entirely on

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AI & Tech Tech News

Africa’s Startup Funding Boom Is Real — But Where Does Zimbabwe Fit in 2026?

African tech startups raised $382 million in Q1 2026 — a 35% jump on the same period last year — and all signs point to 2026 matching or surpassing the

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AI & Tech Tech News

Starlink vs Amazon Leo Zimbabwe: Speed, Capacity & When to Expect Amazon Leo

Amazon’s $11.57 billion acquisition of Globalstar—and its new deal to power Apple’s satellite services—has reignited the conversation about the Starlink vs Amazon Leo Zimbabwe battle. While Starlink has been operating

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AI & Tech Tech News

Amazon Acquires Globalstar: What It Means for Apple Satellite Services on iPhone and Apple Watch

In one of the biggest technology deals of 2026, Amazon has acquired Globalstar — the satellite company that has powered Apple’s satellite services on iPhone and Apple Watch since 2022

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Startup Funding

Cascador ScaleUp Programme 2026: Africa’s Growth-Stage Founders, This One’s for You

If you’ve built a business with real traction and you’re ready for the next level, the Cascador ScaleUp Programme 2026 was designed with you in mind. Cascador — an Africa-focused

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AI & Tech Tech News

iPhone Fold Launch 2026: Why Getting One at Release Day Could Be Nearly Impossible

Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone Fold launch in 2026 is still happening — but if you’re planning to grab one on day one, you may want to temper your expectations. A

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Startup Funding

Renew Venture Lab EmFi Series Africa: A New Programme for Founders Shaping the Future of Finance

African founders building at the intersection of technology and financial services have a powerful new opportunity on the table. Renew Capital has officially launched the Renew Venture Lab EmFi Series

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Call for Applications Startup Funding

Applications Are Open: Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator 2026 (Cohort 6) Is Your Startup’s Next Big Move

If you’re building a fintech startup in Africa, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Visa has officially opened applications for Cohort 6 of the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator

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AI & Tech Tech News

Say Goodbye to Samsung Messages — Google Is Taking Over Your Texts This July

If you’re still using Samsung Messages on your Galaxy phone, your days with the app are numbered. Samsung has officially issued an “End of Service Announcement” confirming that Samsung Messages

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