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Baobab invests $200k in 4 new African start-ups

The Baobab Network, a Nairobi-based accelerator that invests in early-stage tech companies across Africa, has announced its latest cohort of four investees, each of…

Women-only hackathon to solve ‘financial services woes’

African women have the potential to be at the leading edge of technology if they are given the opportunity, says WeThinkCode chief executive Nyari…

SA data science start-up Zindi shines at UN summit

Proudly South African start-up Zindi, a network for professional data scientists in Africa, will today lead a session at the eight edition of the…

Polygon announces first African bootcamp, hackathon

Global crypto bank Xend Finance together with Polygon, a Web3 infrastructure used by some of the world’s biggest companies, just announced Polygon Fellowship, an…

SA’s top start-ups invited to enter MyAHi Awards

Business chambers, business owners, up-and-coming farmers and hospitality businesses from across South Africa have until Monday, 10 October to enter the MyAHi Awards, a…

TEX 2022 set to ‘shape future of African entrepreneurship’

“This is the opportunity that technology presents. We don’t need the world to tell us how to solve our problems. We have the potential…

Cape Town healthtech start-up offers home-based services

People in need of healthcare services no longer need to visit hospitals and GP practices where they will be made to wait until a…

Tony Elumelu Foundation selects 1000 African entrepreneurs for programme

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), has announced the selection of 1000 African entrepreneurs to join the third cohort of the foundation’s USD$100-million TEF Entrepreneurship…

Why did 22seven founder leave Old Mutual? [Exclusive]

News broke earlier this week that 22seven would finally be absorbed into Old Mutual, following the app’s acquisition in 2013. It was also confirmed…

Old Mutual brings 22seven in-house, founders leave

Old Mutual made headlines back in 2013 when it acquired personal finance app 22seven for an undisclosed sum. At the time of the deal,…

SA ranked as a top entrepreneurial nation [report]

According to the newly issued Entrepreneurial Ecosystem of South Africa: A Strategy for Global Leadership Report, SA is one of the top countries in…

CiTi, FinTech Circle to launch ‘FinTech Academy Africa’ in SA

The FinTech Academy Africa, a joint initiative by FinTech Circle and Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative (CiTi), is set to launch in SA on…

Venture Capital continues to grow in SA

Interest in SA venture capital (VC) has seen steady growth. This growth in interest could translate into expanding opportunities for investors as well as…

I-Drop Water to represent SA in Chivas Venture pitching competition

South African greentech startup I-Drop Water has been selected as one of 30 finalists in the US$1-million Chivas Venture social enterprise competition. The finals will take…

Your startup could be featured on 702, Cape Talk radio

Are you a startup founder looking for that big break? South African startups have an exciting opportunity to be exposed on national radio and…

CiTi launches first EdTech Open Innovation Cluster in Africa

The Cape Innovation & Technology Initiative (CiTi) has launched the first EdTech Open Innovation Cluster and incubator in Africa. The event was held on 15 March at…

Johnson & Johnson announces Africa Innovation Challenge winners

Healthcare company, Johnson & Johnson has announced the three winners of the Africa Innovation Challenge at the Global Entrepreneurship congress, which took place in…

Tigo, Reach for Change award US$20 000 to entrepreneurs

Telecoms company, Tigo in partnership with NPO Reach for Change, has awarded two entrepreneurs US$20 000 in the fifth edition of the Tigo Digital Changemakers…

Call for nominations: Digital All Stars’ top edtech startups

For Ventureburn’s next Digital All Stars piece, we will be focusing on the top edtech startups in South Africa. We are looking for candidates who…

Y4PT Hackathon series found its Cape Town representative

International pitching competition Youth for Public Transportation (Y4PT) Hackathon concluded its Cape Town event on 6 March. It focuses on mobility and takes place in 20 major…

Equity investment in SMEs up 108% says PwC’s Accelerator global report

PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC) Accelerator has released a new global report, which focuses on the equity financing market for SMEs. The report was compiled using data…

New infographic focuses on Cape Town as startup capital of Africa

A new infographic has been released which shows why Cape Town is the startup capital of Africa. The report has been compiled with the efforts…

DPO Group to acquire Botswana, Namibia operations of Virtual Card Service

Online payments service provider The Direct Pay Online Group (DPO Group), has announced the 100% acquisition of the Botswana and Namibia operations of Virtual Card Service…

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

Tariffs trump US new car affordability needs