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Self-service technology & personalisation: A generational blend

Vis Govender, co-founder of Everything.Insure and group CEO of FirstEquity Group, says self-service technology is reshaping customer experiences across generations. Personalisation remains crucial in…

Kenya’s EV revolution: Spiro sparks clean ride

In an electrifying development, Kenya has shifted into high gear towards a cleaner, greener future. The country has partnered with Spiro, Africa’s electric motorcycle…

Anchor raises $2.4m seed funding for expansion

Anchor, a pioneering pan-African Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider, has announced a successful seed funding round of $2.4 million. The capital injection will be utilised to…

Africa’s Business Heroes announces top 10 finalists

Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), a philanthropic initiative by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, has unveiled this year’s top ten finalists after an…

JoJo Tanks’ Cutting-Edge Tech: Introducing JoJo Monitor for Water Management

In the realm of technological innovation, sometimes it’s the most unexpected places that yield groundbreaking solutions. JoJo Tanks, South Africa’s venerable water tank manufacturer,…

Chimoney: From financial uncertainty to fintech trailblazer

In the heart of Toronto, amidst the bustling world of fintech innovation, a remarkable story has unfolded – one that exemplifies the indomitable human…

Cracking the code: A deep dive into world of fintech

Join Prof. Vivienne Lawack as she delves into the transformative world of fintech, dissecting its impact on the financial sector, and unravelling the enigmatic…

SA SME Fund raises R600m for VC Fund of Funds

The SA SME Fund, a collaboration between government and business aimed at boosting economic growth, is thrilled to announce the successful first close of…

Catapult: Inclusion Africa calls for French applications

The Catapult: Inclusion Africa programme is calling for applications for its sixth edition, set to take place from 16 to 20 October 2023. In…

Disrupting power generation: V2Techs unveils Remora motor

A technology start-up called V2Techs is revolutionising the way electricity is produced and distributed with its innovative electromagnetic combo motor. This motor, named “Remora”…

Alternative fund managers anticipate capital raising surge

New research from Ocorian, a specialist provider of alternative fund services and leader in entity administration, corporate, and fiduciary services, reveals that alternative fund…

5 things technology leaders wish their boards knew about cybersecurity response

South Africa loses R2.2 billion per year to cybercrime, according to a 2020 Accenture report. Kaspersky research shows that 32.5% of local users were…

AfricArena set to spark Dakar start-up revolution

Dakar, Senegal is set to become the centre of attention this May as the highly anticipated AfricArena Dakar FinTech, Mobility & Logistics Summit kicks…

SA healthtech start-up honours nurse heroes

AfriNurse celebrated International Nurses Day by honouring the top 50 nurse heroes in the country at a gala dinner. The event marked the culmination…

Franc: Simplifying investments for South Africans

Franc, the acclaimed investment app, is making waves in the financial industry as it spearheads a mission to democratise savings and investments for South…

3 in-demand digital jobs and the traits needed to get hired

Digital skills have never been more important in the workplace than they are now. According to SAP Africa’s new report, “Africa’s tech skills scarcity…

Tech start-ups: Thrive by thinking differently

Discover the power of innovative decision-making frameworks for tech start-ups and unlock the path to success. Ean Barnard from Finch Technologies has some tips…

Real-time insights key to unleashing customer growth

In today’s volatile economic climate, maintaining a durable and resilient business while staying connected with customers has become more critical than ever. According to…

Sentech Africa Tech Week: 7 key takeaways

Sentech Africa Tech Week 2023 shed light on two critical issues plaguing the continent: the persistent unemployment crisis and the growing technology divide. The…

Ozow paves way for financial inclusion in SA payments

Despite the fact that 80% of South Africans have a bank account, nearly 40% of all transactions are still made in cash, leading to…

Hlalefang turns culinary dreams into business success

Hlalefang Mzingwane, from Rouxville in the Free State, has transformed her love for food into a booming and sustainable business, inspired by her mother’s…

Nomba secures $30m to overhaul African payments

Nomba, a payment service provider for African businesses, has raised $30 million in a pre-series B funding round led by Base10 Partners, a San…

Funding boost fuels Oakantswe Construction’s success

In a remarkable achievement for women in entrepreneurship, Oakantswe Construction and Projects, an electrical contracting firm based in Pretoria, has secured funding through the…

LG Unveils World’s First Bendable 5K2K Gaming Monitor, Winner of Three Awards at CES 2025

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