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GreenYellow South Africa Invests €10 Million in Energy Efficiency Projects Across Southern Africa

In a groundbreaking move for Southern Africa’s energy efficiency landscape, Spark Energy Services has partnered with GreenYellow South Africa to finance a large-scale lighting…

KZN Growth Fund to Boost Economic Growth

The KZN Growth Fund Agency (KZNGFA) is driving economic transformation in KwaZulu-Natal by prioritizing stakeholder engagement and funding high-impact businesses. With a focus on…

Will AI Boost or Break South Africa’s Startup Scene?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping industries across the globe, and South Africa is no exception. According to Google’s Digital Opportunity of Africa report,…

Temu Survey Reveals Price is King for South Africans

Just one year after its launch in South Africa, Temu has become a major player in the country’s e-commerce landscape, reshaping how South Africans…

Purple Elephant Ventures Secures $4.5M Seed Round, Setting Record in Kenya’s Tourism-Tech Scene

In a groundbreaking move for African travel technology, Purple Elephant Ventures (PEV), a Nairobi-based venture studio, has raised $4.5 million in seed financing. This…

Conservio raises $1M to expand sustainable travel

Conservio, the go-to platform for travellers looking to escape into nature, has just landed $1 million in funding to expand its footprint. The investment,…

The Crypto Landscape in 2025: Trends, Innovations, and What Lies Ahead

The world of cryptocurrency is set for another transformative year in 2025, following a breakout 2024 that saw record highs, regulatory advancements, and surging…

Why women are the key drivers of fintech innovation

Fintech innovation is increasingly targeting the world’s most influential consumer group: women. With women controlling a staggering 75% of global discretionary spending, fintech providers…

South African CEOs navigate generative AI challenges

South African CEOs are swiftly embracing generative AI solutions, aiming to boost operational efficiency and innovation, according to a recent IBM study. However, this…

C-CONNECT enters South African market

C-CONNECT, South Africa’s latest virtual mobile network operator (MVNO), has launched nationwide, targeting the country’s savvy prepaid users with a fresh approach to mobile…

Cisco’s DNS analysis reveals shifting patterns in cyber threats

Cisco’s latest cyber threat report has shed light on the evolving landscape of digital threats, with researchers analysing DNS data to uncover trends in…

South African Workers Ready to Reskill for GenAI Era

South African workers are demonstrating a remarkable willingness to adapt as generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) begins to reshape the job market, according to a…

Empowering Women, Enabling Change: Buhle Binta’s Dual Mission at PMI

Buhle Binta, Head of Scientific Engagement for Southern Africa at Philip Morris International (PMI), is a tobacco harm reduction champion, spearheading efforts to empower…

Building South Africa’s Smart Cities

South Africa’s metros are leveraging today’s technologies to improve service delivery and enhance the citizen experience, transforming the country into smarter, more sustainable cities….

African Venture Capital Firm Rebrands as 54 Collective

Founders Factory Africa, a leading venture capital firm in Africa, has rebranded itself as 54 Collective, signalling a new chapter in the continent’s entrepreneurial…

Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Welcomes 8th Cohort

Google recently announced the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This year’s cohort features ten innovative startups from Kenya, Nigeria,…

Silverbacks Holdings invests in African sports-tech firm NERGii

Silverbacks Holdings, a Mauritius-based investment firm, has acquired a significant minority stake in NERGii, a South African sports technology company that produces innovative performance-enhancing…

World Robot Olympiad’s local hosts celebrate growth in STEM talent

Projected to create 230 million digital jobs by 2030, Africa’s future workforce is being prepared today through initiatives like the World Robot Olympiad (WRO)….

Amazon’s Q2 profits double as AWS growth surges

Amazon‘s cloud computing division, AWS, has roared back to life, propelling the e-commerce giant to record profits in the second quarter of 2024. The…

Salesforce: 85% of South African sales teams adopt AI

Salesforce’s latest State of Sales report reveals a significant shift in the South African sales landscape, with 85% of sales teams either fully implementing…

Plentify’s expansion in South Africa and international markets

South African climate-tech startup, Plentify, has successfully raised a substantial sum of capital in an oversubscribed funding round, raising capital from prominent African and…

Data breach costs soar as AI adoption offers hope for SA

Data breaches are becoming increasingly costly and disruptive for South African businesses, with the average incident now carrying a price tag of R53.10 million,…

Africa Data Centres doubles capacity in Cape Town with 6MW expansion

Africa Data Centres has doubled the capacity of its Cape Town facility, adding 6 megawatts of IT load in a significant expansion of its…

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

Epson Partners with Global Icon Shakira to Inspire Youth Creativity Across Africa and Beyond

Why South Africa’s AI Moment Demands Bold Leadership, Not Just Tech Adoption

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

AWIEF 2025 Awards Nominations Now Open

Why 3 Out of 4 South African SMEs Still Can’t Raise Capital

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

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

The most recognisable tactical pickup truck evolves

JLR channels its Camel Trophy history