Lenovo made a bold statement at MWC 2025, unveiling a lineup of cutting-edge laptops, concept devices, and software innovations that showcase the company’s focus…
African fintech pawaPay secures $9-million
African fintech pawaPay has secured $9-million in a seed funding round co-led by MSA and UK-based investment fund 88mph, with participation from Vunani Capital, Kepple Ventures and Zagadat Capital. pawapay has secured…
Ethical fintech Wahed Invest granted regulatory license in South Africa
Headquartered in New York, Wahed Inc, an ‘ethical and values driven’ investment platform has been given the go-ahead in South Africa. The fintech startup has reportedly…
Egypt tech startup secures $15-million investment
Cairo-based B2B eCommerce platform and tech startup MaxAB has secured $15-million in investment funding from a previous undisclosed investor. In addition, the rapidly growing tech startup…
Applications open for Gauteng Accelerator Programme Innovation Competition
Applications for The Gauteng Accelerator Programme (GAP) Innovation Competition are officially open. Innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs who aim to rebuild the local economy with…
Report reveals local women entrepreneurs bridge digital divide in SME sector
The latest Mastercard MEA SME Confidence Index report has indicated that more women-owned businesses in South Africa adopted and integrated digital solutions into their…
Local fintech launches service to enable crypto holders to exchange Bitcoin for goods and services
6DOT50, a fintech startup has launched its Digital Rands Money Vouchers, an innovative solution that aims to transform crypto into a safe and reliable…
Greenhouse Lab Founders-backed fintech accelerator cohort 2021 announced
Nigeria-based venture capital firm GreenHouse Capital’s flagship accelerator programme GreenHouse Lab has announced its cohort for 2021. Eight innovative African startups have been selected…
Kenyan tech startup secures $475 000
Nairobi-based tech startup, CashBackApp has secured $475K in a pre-seed funding round led by Lofty Inc, Sherpa Ventures and Loyal VC with participation from…
Top web startup events in South Africa this week [23/08/2021]
Ventureburn has updated its existing weekly series highlighting all the top startup events in Africa, focusing on web events broadcast from Africa. If you…
CDI’s Growth Fund opens grant applications for growing SMMEs
The pandemic has seen businesses large and small offer free goods and services, grants and other support to small enterprises, reflecting the heart and…
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