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Africa’s first global blockchain bank hits 100k users

Billed as the first global blockchain bank out of Africa, Xend Finance has just clocked 100 000 users on its savings platform while further…

Gen Z is your future customer. Here’s how to engage them

As the latest consumer generation, Gen Z’s are upturning business expectations. Born between 1997 and 2010, these digital natives require a different marketing strategy…

Influencers dominate social media networks – new report

Micro-influencers continue to dominate social media networks, according to new research from Meltwater, a global media intelligence firm. It found that even large companies…

[Opinion] Future-proof your start-up’s digital experiences

Even as start-ups that successfully built great digital experiences revel in their achievements, it’s easy to forget just how much effort had to go…

AFEX aims to replicate Nigerian farmer success in Kenya

Nigeria’s leading agricultural commodities exchange and market player, AFEX, announced its expansion into Kenya, following a successful pilot phase in the most diversified economy…

[Opinion] Exactly how smart will tomorrow’s homes be?

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly entrenched in our daily lives and, as a result, becoming more intelligent. This dramatically accelerates the rate of smart…

As Africans push to be online, data cost stands in the way

Nearly three-quarters of African youth see universal Wi-Fi as a human right, but sky-high data costs from Ghana to South Africa mean only one…

Philips, Innovation Hub launch competition to find innovators in healthcare

Diversified health company Philips Africa has partnered with the Innovation Hub to launch the first South African Innovation Competition. The initiative aims to find…

New book aims to help entrepreneurs deal with stress, anxiety

Choosing to become an entrepreneur means choosing a stressful and often times difficult life. To help entrepreneurs cope with this unique journey, author Tiisetso…

Yuppiechef, Takealot take top spots at SA’s eCommerce Awards 2015

South Africa’s top ecommerce websites of 2015 were announced last night in Johannesburg, with major players Yuppiechef and Takealot claiming two top spots each….

Aurik Investment Holdings boasts job creation under tough economic climate

Price Waterhouse Cooper recently revealed that one of the biggest challenges for emerging companies in South Africa is having access to market. It seems,…

Capria launches global business accelerator for impact VCs

US-based venture capital firm Capria has launched a global accelerator programme for impact VCs. Yes, that’s a VC-cum-accelerator for VCs. Claiming to be the first…

New accelerator aims to boost youth entrepreneurship in South Africa

An eight-week initiative aimed at accelerating young entrepreneurs’ aspirations and boosting employment has launched in South Africa. As noted in a press release sent…

GetSmarter, CiTi partner to offer top entrepreneurial students bursaries

Online learning institution GetSmarter, in partnership with the University of Cape Town (UCT), has collaborated with The Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative (CiTi) to help…

Raizcorp, Nedbank to host SimplyBiz workshop for Cape Town entrepreneurs

South African business incubator Raizcorp in partnership with major local bank Nedbank will be hosting the SimplyBiz Shift Questions workshop in Cape Town 12…

Transport service Old School Cool takes top spot in 702, Sage One Small Business Awards

Following the announcement of the CapeTalk and Sage One‘s small business of the year in South Africa’s Western Cape earlier this week, 702 has now named…

We Are Monsters web agency to join Silvertree’s high-growth portfolio

South African web and mobile development agency We Are Monsters will enter a partnership with Silvertree Internet Holdings, a pan-African tech investment firm which…

Laundry service company bags CapeTalk, Sage One 2015 small business award

Radio station CapeTalk, together with Sage One, has announced Khayelitsha-based Ziyahlanjwa Laundry Services as the winner of its regional Small Business Awards 2015. A collaboration…

WhereIsMyTransport raises R12m, opens international office

Cape Town-based startup WhereIsMyTransport has announced the completion of a R12-million funding round as well as the opening of an international office. Based in…

Daddy’s Deals site boasts 400k subscribers, offers website space to advertisers

South Africa’s daily deals website Daddy’s Deals now offers local brands the ability to advertise directly to its extensive audience of nearly half-a-million newsletter…

Wired Women Conference to uncover key issues surrounding women in tech

The Wired Women Conference aims to cover women in technology and uncover the key issues surrounding them. The South African conference also seeks to…

Hong Kong VC firm partners with Nairobi, Cape Town Garage

Hong Kong venture capital firm and entrepreneurial hub Nest recently signed a partnership agreement with the Nairobi Garage and Cape Town Garage to connect…

LG’s New 100-Inch QNED TV Is a Game-Changer for Home Entertainment in South Africa

ASUS Taps Into South Africa’s AI Obsession With Smarter Devices

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

SA SMBs are AI-Ready – ASUS Report Shows Local Businesses Are Already Seeing Real ROI

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

AWIEF 2025 Awards Nominations Now Open

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

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

The most recognisable tactical pickup truck evolves