The Netflix matchup between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has redefined what a modern boxing event can be, fusing old-school boxing prestige with digital-age…
Applications for African startup E-Track Programme now open
The E-Track Programme, run by the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB), is looking for applicants for its fifth cohort of African startups. Applications…
Alphacode Incubate fintech programme puts out call for applicants
The AlphaCode Incubate programme has put out a call for early-stage fintech startups to apply to be part of its 2022 cohort. Applications for…
South African agri-fintech HelloChoice secures investment from Standard Bank
South African agri-fintech startup HelloChoice has finalised a major investment from Standard Bank following several partnerships. The 25% equity deal with the bank will…
Edtech Ambani wins R1million prize at MTN Business App of the Year Awards
Local language edtech Ambani Africa has walked away with multiple top honours at the 2021 MTN Business App of the Year Awards. The app…
Payment company Zip to acquire Johannesburg fintech Payflex
Australian payment company Zip has announced it will acquire South African Buy-Now Pay-Later (BNPL) fintech service PayFlex. The acquisition will see Zip grow the…
African fintech platform Finclusion Group secures $20 million in funding
African fintech platform Finclusion Group has secured $20 million in a funding round with debt financing provider, Lendable. Announced on 14 September, the company…
Cape Town gears up for 2021 SA Innovation Summit
Cape Town is getting ready to host the 2021 annual SA Innovation Summit, a three-day event that brings tech startups and investors together. The…
City of Cape Town calls for Women in Business programme applicants
The City of Cape Town and Cape Innovation & Technology Initiative (CiTi) has put out a call for female entrepreneurs to apply for the…
African global business services sector to grow to $19.8 billion by 2023 – research
A new report by market researcher Knowledge Executive shows Africa’s Global Business Services (GBS) is expected to grow to nearly $20 billion by 2023….
EO Cape Town launches Bootcamp to Boardroom programme for entrepreneurs
The Entrepreneur’s Organisation (EO) in Cape Town has launched a nine-month ‘Bootcamp to Boardroom’ programme to assist local startups. The free programme will offer…
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