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South Africa’s first STEM digital school

This year, computer science and non-profit organisation, Africa Teen Geeks launched their STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) digital school to help learners continue their computer…

Five African edtech startups innovating learning methods

The Covid-19 pandemic has shone a light on the need for innovative and tech-driven teaching solutions in South Africa. We have curated a list…

SA software tech startup joins US-based global accelerator

Qnum Analytics, a South African tech startup has been accepted to join a prestigious US-based accelerator, The Batchery. Selected as a member of The…

New payment tool launches for local SMEs

Lulapay enables SME businesses to have their invoices paid faster allowing business owners to manage their cash flow more effectively. Lulapay’s platform ensures that…

New payment tool launches for local SMEs

Lulapay enables SME businesses to have their invoices paid faster allowing business owners to manage their cash flow more effectively. Lulapay’s platform ensures that…

Five South African Venture Capital firms

Funding is an integral part of upscaling a startup and one of the main mechanisms to access capital is through venture capital companies. Securing…

FFA invests in Nigerian healthtech startup to reduce fake medicine

A healthtech startup, RxAll has been chosen to be part of the Founders Factory Africa (FFA) Venture Scale Programme. The FFA along with its…

Eight African tech startups compete for € 10 000

Eight African tech startups focusing on the legal industry are competing for the ultimate prize of € 10 000 in funding and a spot in…

How to kickstart your business [Opinion]

Catherine Wijnberg, founder of Fetola, an SME growth specialist company, offers expert advice on how to start a business. Offering expert advice as a…

Ten important tips for entrepreneurs to raise Venture Capital

Ventureburn’s second webinar held in partnership with Kalon Venture Partners, a registered Section 12J Venture Capital Company will take place on 6 October at…

Top startup web events in South Africa this week [28/09/2020]

This week will provide opportunities for prospective entrepreneurs to pitch their products and services. The SA Innovation Summit will be going virtual to give…

Kenyan Startup Bill to support local entrepreneurs

The Kenyan Parliament has recently published the Startup Bill 2020 to encourage the creation of new businesses for local and foreign investors. The bill…

Innovation Fellowship Programme secures funding

Impact Africa Network’s Innovation Fellowship programme has secured funding from three Silicon Valley tech leaders. The undisclosed amount of funding donation will assist to…

Facebook to open an office in Lagos in 2021

Facebook has announced its plans to open new offices in Lagos, Nigeria in 2021 and aims to continue its support for tech based SMEs…

Solarise Africa secures $10-million investment

Kenya-based clean and renewable energy leading company, Solarise Africa has secured $10-million in funding from a Series B investment round from French development finance…

Highlighting three township tech startups for Heritage Month

As September is Heritage Month in South Africa, we have decided to highlight three tech startups that have found ways to make a difference…

Economic revival lies in buying local [Opinion]

As we celebrate Heritage Day today in South Africa, Karl Westvig, CEO and founder of Retail Capital shares his views that local SMEs hold…

Draft code of practice on violence and harassment in the workplace published

The Minister of Employment & Labour has published for comment a Draft Code of Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Violence and Harassment…

South Africa needs to scale its creative economy [Opinion]

In order for South Africa’s economy to transition to keep up with 4IR developments, Glenn Gillis, CEO of Sea Monster, explains that we need…

The face of the future for techpreneurs [Opinion]

The University of the Western Cape’s Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) hosted a webinar entitled ”Technpreneurship”Is this a viable option for your future”. …

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