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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…

Africa Investment Forum draws $31bn. in investor interest

Africa’s premier investment platform known as the Africa Investment Forum Market Days has drawn $31 billion in investment interest from African and global investors….

MEST Africa announces top 5 start-ups for grand challenge

An Africa-wide technology entrepreneur training programme has announced the five start-ups from five countries who will be going through to the grand finale of…

Will Kayamandi become SA’s first smart township?

While Stellenbosch in the Western Cape is world-renowned, the nearby Kayamandi is now set on becoming South Africa’s first smart township. This is described…

P3 Network to host US Africa Summit in Washington, D.C.

“The opportunity for a private-public partnership with the African leadership at this event aims to deliver a sustainable future for the continent’s technology development.”…

Trend Micro looks to close the cybersecurity skills gap

The cybersecurity space has recently seen rapid growth due to the massive increase in digitalisation, expanding the attack surface. Many organisations have struggled to…

AGF, responsAbility partner to boost agri-SME financing

The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) has partnered with an investment vehicle managed by responsAbility Investments AG (responsAbility) through a $5-million loan portfolio guarantee facility…

Nigerian fintech Touch and Pay wins $50k in challenge

A Nigeria-based fintech, Touch and Pay, has won a $50 000 cash prize in this year’s edition of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge. This announcement was…

R400 million to assist SMEs in agro-processing

A recently-launched fund is offering qualifying small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agro-processing and manufacturing sectors access to much needed debt funding. The South…

Climatetech VC firm Satgana announces first closing of $30m fund

Mazi Mobility, a Kenyan start-up building a network of electric motorbikes, is among the first three planet-positive start-ups who received investment from climatetech venture…

17 funds that could power your net-zero start-up

The world is running out of time to meet its net-zero sustainability targets, and business as usual will not help us reach the…

Gitex Global to make its Africa debut in 2023

Recognising Africa’s potential for technological advancements and its ballooning appetite for innovation, Gitex, the annual showcase by global technology giants and start-ups in Dubai,…

How tech can help stimulate micro economies

Technological advancement is fundamental for economic development. The more accessible the tech is for citizens, the more rapidly the local economy can progress. In…

Women in tech start-ups drive good governance

Women in tech start-ups in South Africa make up less than 25% of the workforce but those that do thrive, stand out. Amanda Fischer…

Relaxed Cybersecurity Could Render Consumers Accidental “Inside Actors”

A new survey from Cisco of general consumers across Europe and Middle East regions reveals interesting trends on device and cybersecurity. Unwitting insider threats…

Lenovo at MWC 2025: AI-Powered Laptops, Sustainable Concepts, and a Glimpse into the Future

Smart Tech: Turning the Tide on South Africa’s Water Crisis

Celebrating Innovation: Redmi Note 14 Post-Launch Event in South Africa

Verto Launches Global Business Award to Fuel African Startup Expansion

GITEX Africa: Shaping the Future of Tech and Positioning Africa as a Global Powerhous

Gozem Secures $30M Series B to Fuel Super App Expansion Across Francophone Africa

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

Lucid CEO becomes strategic advisor

Golf 8.5 update with lots of Life

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