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Struggling to hire a CIO or CTO? Here’s why

Anyone who has recently tried to appoint a chief information officer (CIO) or chief technology officer (CTO) will know how difficult it is to…

Meet the 60 black-founded start-ups now funded by Google

Internet giant Google has released the names of the 60 black-founded start-ups across Africa who have been selected for the second cohort of its…

SA Innovation Summit announces new headline sponsor

The SA Innovation Summit (SAIS) has announced the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) as the headline sponsor for this year’s event alongside the host city,…

Nsereko-Lule lands top job at Seedstars Africa Ventures

Seedstars Africa Ventures, an early-stage fund for start-ups in Africa, announced that Bruce Nsereko-Lule has joined the team full-time as a general partner based…

Zimele start-ups clinch big contract to transport mining staff

Three start-ups participating in mining giant Anglo American’s Zimele enterprise development programme received 19 vehicles to deliver on a multi-million Rand staff transportation contract…

North African start-ups shine on AfricArena investor stage

Following a jam-packed AfricArena tour to the Tunisian capital, investors now turn their attention to Nairobi in Kenya for what promises to be a…

SA tech entrepreneurs tackle digital divide in townships

Improved internet access, online literacy and new technology tools such as apps for informal traders are helping the poorest, reports Kim Harrisberg for Thomson…

Startup Grind hosts Yoco’s Katlego Maphai

Last month, Startup Grind kicked off the year by hosting Lean Iterator co-founders David Campey and Roger Norton. Their latest event, which took place on Monday night, saw…

New Economy Accelerator announces second cohort of entrepreneurs

New Economy Accelerator (NEA) has selected 12 entrepreneurs to join its 10-month readiness programme, which commences in February. The objective of the NEA is to…

South African steps up at top Silicon Valley VC firm

South African-born Roelof Botha has been promoted to one of the three stewards of Sequoia Capital. Botha joins the stewardship along with current partners Doug…

Investment company Arise launches to accelerate banking

Arise, a new investment company focused on the banking sector, has launched. It is the brainchild of international institutions, Norfund, FMO, and Rabobank, which collectively…

Local blockchain-based AR game nears funding goal

A new Blockchain-based augmented reality (AR) mobile game, made in South Africa, looks well on its way to meeting its crowdfunding target. Michael Deon…

Kickstart your startup with Swiss accelerator

Swiss technology accelerator Kickstart Accelerator, an initiative of digitalswitzerland, has opened applications for its second international startup accelerator. The accelerator is inviting startups from around the world…

Sasfin Bank, Xero to provide direct bank feeds for SMEs

Financial service group, Sasfin Bank has partnered with online accounting software provider, Xero to aid SMEs through SA’s first direct bank feed. Any Sasfin…

m.Labs partners with major hubs across East-Africa

Startup accelerator m.Labs has announced a partnership with major tech hubs that support SMEs within the digital and ICT sectors across East Africa. The partnership is…

Techstars 2017: an accelerator by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs

The Barclays SA acceleration programme, Techstars, has opened applications to up-and-coming entrepreneurs looking to scale their innovative startups in Africa and abroad. The 13-week programme…

Chivas Regal announces 10 finalists for The Venture pitching show

Whisky brand Chivas Regal has announced the 10 SA contestants taking part in its social entrepreneur pitching competition, The Venture. It will air on Mzansi…

French African Fund to invest in top African startups

Investment firms, AfricInvest and Bpifrance have announced a joint French-African Fund (FFA) which will aim to invest in top small and medium businesses within Africa…

Ventureburn, Startup Grind CT announce partnership

Good news for startup enthusiasts, entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs! Ventureburn is teaming up with startup community Startup Grind Cape Town. The partnership will see…

NSBC Summit to feature 100 seminars and sessions for businesses

The 9th annual National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) Summit will take place on 15 to 16 January at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The NSBC…

JA Youth Enterprise Development Programme for women now accepting applications

The Junior Achievement (JA) SA, a non-profit organisation, has opened its Youth Enterprise Development Programme, which is set to begin on 6 February 2017. Selected…

Applications still open for Barclays fintech accelerator 2017 programme

For fintech startups, applications are still open for the Barclays Techstars Accelerator programme, which takes places from 9 May to 2 August in Cape Town. Out…

Kairos Society is looking for 50 startups to showcase at the NYSE

Applications are open for the Kairos 50 (K50) New York Stock Exchange startup event. It will take place at the Kairos Society Global Summit…

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