News on African tech innovation, investment, and acceleration
We have made it easier for you to access key information about the current landscape of investments and crowdfunding in Africa, and how can it be an empowering tool to bridge the funding gap for startups in the continent.
Founded in Somerset West by Hein Duvenhage and four co-founders, Arable Grow is tackling one of Africa’s most persistent challenges: how to produce fresh, nutritious food reliably in environments constrained by water, space, and fragile supply chains.
In September 2025, Smartfill officially launched its latest plastic-free refill dispensers across spaza shops in Tembisa, bringing affordable, sustainable, and accessible shopping closer to home. Designed specifically for the informal trade market, Smartfill enables shoppers to buy everyday essentials in the exact quantities they need, without single-use plastic, unnecessary packaging, or inflated prices.