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PAM Africa launches net-zero villages in Nigeria

PAM Africa, a Nigerian-based renewable energy start-up, has launched Net-Zero Villages (NZVs) that consist of a community designed to offset more greenhouse gases than…

Pitch your start-up at AfricArena’s Johannesburg summit

AfricArena, the continent’s premier tech ecosystem accelerator, is back with a two-day summit in Johannesburg on 29 and 30 March. This event’s focus is…

Parket digital parking platform attracts high-profile clients

Parket, a Cape Town-based smart parking start-up, continues to make waves in the parking management industry. The company signed a trial agreement with Growthpoint…

Tax breaks for renewable energy investment, rooftop solar

South Africa’s finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, announced two tax measures aimed at boosting investment in renewable energy and increasing electricity generation amidst the ongoing…

Embedded finance: Fintech innovation to reach turning point

The “grandfather of South African fintech”, Christo Davel, believes that 2023 is a key year for fintech innovation in the country as businesses and…

Hybrid shopping: The future of retail in South Africa

In just two years, hybrid shopping has become the primary buying method for South African consumers, with both online and in-store shopping holding sway….

Digital nomads create co-living utopias across the globe

The digital nomad lifestyle is rapidly growing in popularity worldwide, and many are seeking unique experiences that blend community, collaboration, and the freedom to…

HVAC Design Award now also open for African innovators

African tech innovators in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry have until Sunday, 31 July to enter this year’s HVAC Design Award presented…

Dubai announces plans to take govt. to the metaverse

The government of Dubai is preparing to make part of its offices available in the metaverse, according to reports. The country is currently seeking…

HerVenture set to boost 3 500 women entrepreneurs in SA

About 3 500 women entrepreneurs are set to benefit from HerVenture, an award-winning application by the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. This, after the…

Corporate evolution could place African SMEs ahead of pack

The shift to digital is rapidly becoming the main ingredient for business growth. To keep up with the evolution of technology, corporations are under…

Talent retention: ‘For success, prioritise your people’

A survey sent to 52 000 workers from 44 countries found that 35% of people planned to ask their employer for more money in…

Cassava secures $50m strategic investment from C5 Capital

Africa’s first integrated tech company of continental scale, Cassava Technologies, has secured a $50 million investment from C5 Capital, a specialist venture capital firm…

1 500 African innovators to gather for SA Innovation Summit

After having raised $22 million worth of investments just last year, the SA Innovation Summit is set to return to the Mother City from…

Kenya’s AfyaRekod launches blockchain patient portal in SA

The Kenyan e-health start-up AfyaRekod has launched its fully automated universal patient portal in South Africa, vowing to “change the face of patient care…

Rebuild telecoms for digitally-driven, integrated operations

Telecoms should be digitally driven and balance integrating digital solutions with existing ones in ways that do not negatively impact their ability to increase…

CV Labs opens blockchain incubation hub in Cape Town

Cape Town’s splendour has long been hailed, but the city is increasingly making a name for itself as a business capital. Swiss blockchain investor…

What will work look like in 2050 for today’s children?

Climate change and artificial intelligence-enabled technology development will be key drivers of how work is organised and valued in 2050, but whether it will…

8 000 Nigerians apply for spot on Flutterwave programme

More than 8 000 young Nigerians have already applied for the 200 open spots on a new graduate trainee programme hosted by Flutterwave, Africa’s…

ALI deal is game-changer for software engineers in Africa

With a mission to develop three million entrepreneurial leaders by 2035, African Leadership International (ALI) has agreed to acquire Holberton Inc., a Silicon Valley-founded…

Student housing start-up goes global after investment deal

South Africa’s largest digital student accommodation platform, DigsConnect.com, has announced the closure of its Pre-Series A seed extension round after securing undisclosed multi-million Rand…

Canadian fintech chooses Cape Town for its global HQ

Cape Town is one of the world’s fastest-growing regions in terms of foreign investment, according to a report from a foreign direct investment data…

IoT device manufacturers ‘must grab local opportunities’

Despite several obstacles impacting the growth of South Africa’s burgeoning Internet of Things (IoT) landscape, it is now reaching a tipping point as more…

Acer’s New Nitro AI Gaming Gear Is Here—But Is It Worth It for South Africans?

R19,000 for Bass? Sony Tests South Africa’s Audio Appetite

Tech Stocks Tank – Can SA Survive a Global Meltdown?

SA Business Confidence: Fintech Lula Sounds Alarm on SME Reality

Why MVNOs are gaining ground — and how Huge NXTGN is accelerating the shift

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

Gravity is a true driver’s EV SUV

L2 charging and the power of dwell time

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