Barcelona was buzzing as Mobile World Congress 2025 wrapped up, showcasing groundbreaking innovations set to reshape the digital landscape. This year’s event wasn’t just…
Covid-19 causes 32% revenue decline in local startup sector
An investigation conducted by Atlas VPN found that 40% of startups globally experienced 40% and more revenue decline due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Atlas…
Gen Z population credit-active has reached 10% in Africa [Partnered Content]
Over 28% of credit-active consumers in South Africa have a credit card. Credit cards have become a reliable means of payment for South Africans….
Fintech MFS Africa acquires digital payments provider Beyonic
Johannesburg-based fintech firm MFS Africa announced today that it has acquired Beyonic, a digital payments management provider of business services for SMEs, fintechs, and social impact…
Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [30/06/2020]
Budget Insurance has launched a R6-million small business relief fund to help small businesses that have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown…
New Section 12J impact study shows scheme has been a success says association
The Section 12J Association of South Africa says a new impact report shows that the Section 12J incentive has not only managed to create…
Top startup web events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [29/06/2020]
This Wednesday (1 July), Sun Exchange founder Abe Cambridge will talk about a peer-to-peer, crypto-enabled business and the opportunities that come with solar infrastructure…
Nigerian micro-investment portal Trove nets new funding, from angel networks
Nigerian micro-investment platform Trove has secured further funding, this time from three local angel networks. Trove’s app enables users to invest in bonds and stocks in Nigeria…
Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [26/06/2020]
Telkom Business has launched Yep!, a digital marketplace app where customers can search and purchase from small businesses. This, while new statistics from fintech…
Egyptian edtech OTO Courses nets investment
Egyptian edtech OTO Courses, which offers online English language courses to individuals and businesses, has raised a six-figure dollar investment. Tech publication Menabytes reported…
Township entrepreneurship fund delayed, Seda funding cut as Covid-19 support prioritised
The Department of Small Business Development will delay the implementation of its R800-million township entrepreneurship fund, to offset the R1.1-billion allocated to the department…
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