In a move that signals a major leap forward in generative AI, OpenAI has quietly rolled out ChatGPT-5, its most advanced model to date….
Fintura Heads to Silicon Valley After Winning SA Startup World Cup
A South African fintech startup is headed to the global stage. Fintura, an AI-powered accounting platform for professionals, has won the South African chapter…
Capitec and Mama Money Launch Fintech Partnership to Empower Migrant Workers Across Africa
South Africa’s largest digital retail bank, Capitec, has partnered with remittance fintech Mama Money to radically lower the cost of sending money across borders…
Flow Unveils World’s First Shoppable Audience Marketplace – A Fintech-Led Revolution in Digital Targeting
In what could be the biggest disruption to audience targeting since cookies began to crumble, South African commerce media startup Flow has officially launched…
Cape Town VC firm HAVAÍC secures $25m second close to power next wave of African tech startups
HAVAÍC, a leading venture capital firm headquartered in Cape Town, has announced the second close of its $50 million African Innovation Fund 3, bringing…
Binance Pay Unlocks Everyday Crypto Spending in South Africa
Crypto is no longer just for traders and hodlers. With Binance Pay now live across South African online stores through partnerships with Peach Payments…
Memecoins Outperform All Crypto in 2025 But South Africans Should Tread Carefully
In a tough year for crypto, one sector has bucked the trend: memecoins. According to a Storible x NFTevening study, memecoins are the only…
New MDIF Programme Backs Media Startups Across Southern Africa with Funding and Growth Support
As Southern Africa’s startup economy accelerates, the region’s independent media sector risks falling behind—underfunded, under pressure, and under threat. Enter Amplify Southern Africa, a…
AI Revolution for SMMEs – Opportunities and Legal Pitfalls for South African Startups
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming South Africa’s small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs). By cutting costs, streamlining operations, and opening new markets, AI is…
AfriLabs’ 2024 Impact Report Charts Path to $1 Trillion Digital Economy
In a tough funding climate, Africa’s largest network of innovation hubs has bucked the trend. AfriLabs, now spanning 514 hubs in 53 countries, directly…
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