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Tanzanian cleantech start-up leads plastic waste change

In the heart of Tanzania, Hellena Sailas, the CEO and founder of Arena Recycling Industry, leads a relentless charge against the looming spectre of…

Rentoza Secures $6 Million Investment to Revolutionise African E-commerce Through Subscriptions

Rentoza, the South African-based online subscription platform, has recently received a substantial boost in funding, with investments totaling $6 million from two prominent funders….

E-commerce giant Wasoko expands into DRC

Wasoko, an innovative African e-commerce company, is making waves once again with its announcement of expansion into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Leveraging…

African start-ups shine at AfricArena Safarilex Bootcamp

“Our home base will always be Africa, but we want to start competing at an international level because we can definitely beat them on…

FSDAi commits $19.5m to bolster climate resilience in Africa

FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi), the investing arm of FSD Africa, announced a significant investment of US$19.5 million in climate adaptation and climate-aligned infrastructure projects…

Africa Climate Tech: Innovators, investors and leaders unite

Kenya’s capital city is poised to this week host an invite-only, game-changing event that will put the spotlight squarely on the innovators, investors, and…

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…

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…

iGaming FAQ: Answering the Most Common Questions for South African Players

AI’s $4.8 Trillion Explosion – Will Africa Get a Slice of the Pie?

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AI in Recruitment: How Blue Pearl is Transforming Hiring for Modern Businesses

enza Secures $6.75M Seed Funding to Revolutionize African Payments

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