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Invest in a 12J vehicle this tax year – but choose your team wisely [Opinion]

Since its introduction in 2009, South Africa’s Section 12J tax incentive has been an unmitigated success – creating jobs, stimulating the economy far more…

SA tech startup launches rewards shopping app for locals

South African analytics startup, Brandbook has launched a new app titled Ibottit. The new app enables users to earn points and rewards for uploading…

MultiChoice launches bursary fund worth R26-million

Broadcasting company, MultiChoice has created a bursary fund worth R26-million that aims to assist 236 local students. Applications for the bursary close on 31…

First fully digital bank feed for local SMEs to launch

Small businesses and their financial advisors will soon have access to a first in South Africa, a fully digital API-enabled bank feed. Xero and…

Investment key to SME survival and recovery [Opinion]

The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic proved that small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are the backbone of the South African economy. Almost half of…

New private equity fund launches for local SMEs

Khumovest, a 100% black-owned and managed financial services firm, and a Level I contributor to Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment has launched the Khumovest Private…

Understanding S12J and investing in disruptive technology [Sponsored]

In 2009, the South African government identified small and medium-sized entities (SMEs) as a potential major contributor to future economic growth. Kalon Venture Partners…

New tech startups aims to provide affordable groceries for townships

Thrift online, a new South African tech startup has created an innovative new platform that elevates the traditional stokvel business model, digitizing it to…

Changes to the B-BBEE landscape in 2021 [Opinion]

The lifeblood of our economy, South Africa’s Small and Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are in trouble. The B-BBEE Codes need to change to protect and…

Nigerian edutech startup secures $7.5-million

uLesson, a Nigeria-based edutech startup has secured %7.5-million in a Series A funding round led by Owl Ventures and existing investors TLcom Capital and Founder Collective inclusive of a new…

SA legal tech startup aims to reduce legal bills

A new South African legal tech startup, Legal Lens aims to provide affordable legal fees to companies, state entities, and locals. Legal Lens aims to…

Opportunities for SMEs in underexplored sectors

Out of crisis comes opportunity. COVID-19 has dealt the South African economy a severe blow, but it has also radically reshaped our world and…

SA startup finalist in Global Startup Awards

Workshop17, a local workspace solutions provider and proudly South African startup has secured the position of a finalist in the Global Startup Awards category for…

New report calls for changes to VC strategy in Africa

Kinyungu Ventures, an East African venture advisory firm has published a white paper, titled Chasing Outliers: Why Context Matters for Early Stage Investing in Africa….

Impact Investment and the growing shift toward meaningful finance in Africa [Opinon]

The current global trend towards more meaningful, purpose-led investment – otherwise known as Impact Investing – has shown there are real opportunities for a…

Why SMME’s need to think small [Opinion]

They say you need to walk before you learn to run. Many new business owners are more likely to deliver this sage advice to…

Should your startup be operating as a consortium? [Opinion]

Rethinking our business strategy sounds like a brilliant idea, especially since we can all agree; this year is going to be a blockbuster! With…

Digital merchant payments can help de-risk local business environments [Opinion]

Over the course of the past 12 months, the world has learned a lot about uncertainty. The financial space is no exception, having gone…

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