I took a left, it took a left, and my right was met by a pause from the big-eyed digital waitress who left a…
Accelerators helping women-led startups in emerging markets can win up to $25,000 in IFC ScaleX initiative
International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) have launched a call for applications for the IFC ScaleX, a performance-based initiative that will…
Action Plan for Gauteng to support innovation is underway
Innovation and entrepreneurship have been identified as key drivers of the South African economy, but challenges such as lack of funding, talent, skills and…
Global Innovation Fund invests R7m to bridge South Africa’s digital divide
The Global Innovation Fund (GIF) has invested $460 000 in Isizwe, a South African internet service provider that promotes access for low-income communities. For…
Alithea IDF announces largest gender-inclusive private equity fund in Africa
Africa’s first women-led and women-focused private equity fund, Alitheia IDF (AIF), has announced the final close of the $100 million (R1 552 898 000,00)…