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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…

R1m boost for women tech entrepreneurs in SA

The MTN Foundation has launched its second annual Women in Digital Business Challenge. This challenge, which reflects its dedication to empowering women in the…

AfricArena & EDF to supercharge Africa’s energy ecosystem

AfricArena, Africa’s premier tech accelerator, and Électricité de France (EDF), one of the world’s leading utility companies, have announced a strategic partnership that will…

Africa’s Cryptocurrency Craze: Transactions Hit $20 Billion a Month

Africa has witnessed a surge in cryptocurrency adoption, with transactions hitting $20 billion a month in 2021, making it the fastest-growing market for cryptocurrency,…

Fintech leaders to convene at FAMS next week

The Finance Africa Magnates Summit (FAMS) is set to bring together top industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts from Monday, 8 to Wednesday, 10 May…

How Vodacom’s Connectivity Project in Noenieput Transformed Lives

Noenieput is a small town in the Kalahari Desert, located approximately 14 kilometers from the Namibian border and 170 kilometers from the nearest main…

Innovation City awards celebrates SA’s best

Innovation City Cape Town recognised the most outstanding individuals and companies making an impact in the business world at its annual awards night last…

Open banking: The future of recurring payments in Africa

Discover the game-changing potential of open banking recurring payments in Africa, delivering enhanced control, convenience, and cost savings for businesses and customers alike. With…

AfricArena set to make history with Cairo summit

AfricArena is making history with its first-ever summit in Egypt, following the massive success of its event in New York just last week. From…

Maholla raises $1.5m for consumer rewards app

Maholla, a South African consumer rewards app, has just raised $1.5 million in seed funding to continue building the country’s largest retail-agnostic rewards and…

Global Leadership Conference to boost Cape Town tourism

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization’s (EO) flagship event, the 2023 Global Leadership Conference (GLC), is set to give Cape Town’s local tourism sector a much-needed boost…

SME showcase in Noupoort drives economic growth

Noupoort Wind Farm recently hosted an exhibition and marketing event in collaboration with Business E-Zone Noupoort, aimed at promoting the growth of small and…

SAB Foundation launches R88m Impact Fund

SAB Foundation, in partnership with Lead Impact Capital and the National Treasury’s Jobs Fund, has launched an R88 million Financing for Impact Fund aimed…

Autochek acquires AutoTager for North African expansion

Autochek, the African-based automotive technology company, has announced its latest acquisition of a majority stake in AutoTager, an Egyptian automotive technology company that simplifies…

Bellville’s 2023 Business Expo: Register now

Business owners in Bellville and surrounding areas in the Cape metropolitan are urged to mark their calendars for the launch of the 2023 Bellville…

I’M IN launches incubator for black women techpreneurs

The I’M IN entrepreneurial programme has announced the launch of its Ideation Incubator, a three-month programme focused on women students with innovative technology start-up…

Apply now to join OceanHub’s Pan-African accelerator

OceanHub Africa, a non-profit organisation that supports start-ups focused on various aspects of the Blue Economy, has announced the launch of its fourth acceleration…

ChatGPT: AI’s creative limits and job threat

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot system ChatGPT has caused a stir in creative industries, with professionals concerned about the potential loss of…

ATB launches tech-driven ECD solution for rural kids

Afrika Tikkun Bambanani (ATB) has launched the BambaLearn App, a cutting-edge edtech solution designed to revolutionise early childhood education in rural and underprivileged communities…

LG’s New 100-Inch QNED TV Is a Game-Changer for Home Entertainment in South Africa

ASUS Taps Into South Africa’s AI Obsession With Smarter Devices

HONOR 400 and 400 Pro Redefine AI Smartphone Innovation for South African Users

SA SMBs are AI-Ready – ASUS Report Shows Local Businesses Are Already Seeing Real ROI

Ocellics Reinvents Fund Factsheets with Automation-Driven Platform for Investment Managers

AWIEF 2025 Awards Nominations Now Open

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

The most recognisable tactical pickup truck evolves