Kanye West, now legally known as Ye has been suspended again on Twitter. This was shortly after the rap, turned-fashion icon posted an image…
Startwise wins National Start-up Champion award
A South African virtual, on-demand consulting platform for smallbusiness owners, Startwise, won the prestigious National Startup Champion award at the NSBC Small Business Awards…
Bootcamp to Boardroom kicks off with 17 start-up founders
“Imagine the impact on unemployment if every sole proprietor or small business in South Africa could hire just one person.” This is the challenge…
ShEquity invests in Nigerian fintech start-up Owoafara
Nigerian fintech start-up Owoafara Inc has received investment funding from ShEquity, an Africa-wide impact investment firm. While the exact amount has not been disclosed,…
Don’t be fooled. You too will be a victim of identity theft
Identity theft in South Africa continues to rise, despite numerous warnings and efforts to protect consumers. Reports suggest that someone’s identity is stolen somewhere…
New $500k grant to grow insurtech in Africa
Insurtech founders of early to mid-stage start-ups are set to benefit from a $500 000 grant announced by the Swiss Re Foundation in Switzerland…
8 key executive talent trends, emerging practices for 2023
2023 is bringing a changed world of work. The pandemic has accelerated digital transformation and the employer-employee relationship has transformed, while the Great Resignation…
Cape Town start-up pioneers 3D-gamified business
Imagine a world where shopping was like playing your favourite video game. An immersive and exciting experience that transports you into a beautiful, interactive…
African cleantech start-up shines on AfricArena world stage
While Africa’s venture capital ecosystem is still in its infancy, the co-founder of one of the world’s most innovative start-ups, Brayfoil Technologies, says AfricaArena’s…
Pre-seed investment platform for mission-driven start-ups
Mission-driven and underrepresented start-up founders in Africa are set to benefit from a new pre-seed investment programme announced by Flourish Ventures, a global venture…
Institutional investors to consider local VC as asset class
South Africa does not have a capital scarcity problem. In fact, it is home to the continent’s largest pension fund and R4.6 trillion of…
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