F5.5G Leap-forward Development of Broadband in Africa The Africa Broadband Forum 2024 (BBAF 2024) was successfully held in Cape Town, South Africa recently, under…
Xapo sees 43% surge in deposits amidst BUSD crackdown
Xapo Private Bank, a highly regulated institution that accepts Bitcoin and USDC deposits, has seen a significant uptick in deposits since the recent crackdown…
Tax breaks for renewable energy investment, rooftop solar
South Africa’s finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, announced two tax measures aimed at boosting investment in renewable energy and increasing electricity generation amidst the ongoing…
Embedded finance: Fintech innovation to reach turning point
The “grandfather of South African fintech”, Christo Davel, believes that 2023 is a key year for fintech innovation in the country as businesses and…
Hybrid shopping: The future of retail in South Africa
In just two years, hybrid shopping has become the primary buying method for South African consumers, with both online and in-store shopping holding sway….
Digital nomads create co-living utopias across the globe
The digital nomad lifestyle is rapidly growing in popularity worldwide, and many are seeking unique experiences that blend community, collaboration, and the freedom to…
SAB Foundation Awards 2023: Win up to R1.3m in grants
The SAB Foundation has announced that applications for the 13th annual Social Innovation Awards and the eighth annual Disability Empowerment Awards are now open…
New report: Innovation key to Africa’s economic growth
Innovation has long been recognised as a key driver of economic growth, and this holds especially true for African nations where some of the…
Toco platform fights climate change with every transaction
A new global payment platform has been launched, which allows communities worldwide to participate in the fight against climate change. The platform introduces a…
BioBuu raises $200k to scale insect-based agritech
Agricultural technology start-up BioBuu, based in Tanzania, has raised $200 000 in seed funding from the GIIG Africa Fund. The funds will be used…
Student.com expands stake in South Africa’s DigsConnect
Student.com, the largest student accommodation platform in the world, has increased its stake in South African tech start-up, DigsConnect.com. The move comes after Student.com…
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