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Umvuzo Health Turns 21 with a Tech-Driven Medtech Model That’s Redefining Corporate Healthcare

In a market dominated by legacy players and spiralling medical inflation, Umvuzo Health is proving that innovation and inclusion can co-exist. As the Scheme…

Kazang Brings Card Payments to Spaza Shops, Driving Fintech-Fuelled Financial Inclusion

Spaza shops are going digital, and fintech is leading the charge. Kazang, a subsidiary of JSE-listed Lesaka Technologies, is on a mission to digitise…

SA Business Confidence: Fintech Lula Sounds Alarm on SME Reality

While the latest SACCI Business Confidence Index (BCI) might paint a picture of cautiously improving sentiment among South African businesses, fintech disruptor Lula is…

How UVU Accelerate is Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa

South Africa’s startup scene, while vibrant, still grapples with a persistent challenge: a significant gender gap. Recent data paints a worrying picture, with reports…

enza Secures $6.75M Seed Funding to Revolutionize African Payments

enza, a rising star in Africa’s fintech landscape, has announced a significant $6.75 million seed funding round co-led by Algebra Ventures and Quona Capital….

Injini Accelerates EdTech Revolution in SA with New Mastercard Foundation Fellowship Cohort

South Africa’s education system faces significant hurdles: socio-economic disparities, unequal resource distribution, and limited access to quality teaching. Many learners are left behind, creating…

Preferental: The Startup Transforming South Africa’s Rental Market with AI

A Startup Revolutionizing Rental Management South Africa’s rental market is fraught with challenges, from tenant rights favoring renters to financial instability caused by high…

Verto Launches Global Business Award to Fuel African Startup Expansion

African startups looking to scale globally now have a new opportunity to access funding, recognition, and resources. Fintech leader Verto has launched the Verto…

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

Gozem, the leading Super App in Francophone Africa, has secured $30 million in Series B funding to fuel its expansion across West and Central…

Koop’s AI Housekeeper: Could This Be the Solution to SA’s Startup Compliance Headache?

Picture this: you’re a South African entrepreneur with a brilliant idea, ready to take on the world. But before you can even think about…

Flow48 Secures $69M Series A to Fuel SME Lending Expansion in South Africa and Saudi Arabia

Flow48, a leading fintech revolutionizing SME lending in emerging markets, has secured a substantial $69 million in Series A funding. This investment will fuel…

South Africa’s Future as a Tech Powerhouse: Stellenbosch Leads the Charge

South Africa is rapidly emerging as a leading technology hub, with cities beyond traditional business centers stepping into the spotlight. According to a recent…

GreenYellow South Africa Invests €10 Million in Energy Efficiency Projects Across Southern Africa

In a groundbreaking move for Southern Africa’s energy efficiency landscape, Spark Energy Services has partnered with GreenYellow South Africa to finance a large-scale lighting…

Nigerian startups can now apply for SIA Startup Foundry Cohort 2

Nigeria’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is buzzing with innovation, yet many founders face significant challenges, from securing funding to gaining market access. The SIA Foundation is…

Float and Peach Payments Partner to Revolutionize SA’s Fintech Landscape

In a game-changing move for South Africa’s fintech and e-commerce sectors, Float, the country’s first credit card-linked instalment platform, has announced a strategic partnership…

KZN Growth Fund to Boost Economic Growth

The KZN Growth Fund Agency (KZNGFA) is driving economic transformation in KwaZulu-Natal by prioritizing stakeholder engagement and funding high-impact businesses. With a focus on…

Will AI Boost or Break South Africa’s Startup Scene?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping industries across the globe, and South Africa is no exception. According to Google’s Digital Opportunity of Africa report,…

Purple Elephant Ventures Secures $4.5M Seed Round, Setting Record in Kenya’s Tourism-Tech Scene

In a groundbreaking move for African travel technology, Purple Elephant Ventures (PEV), a Nairobi-based venture studio, has raised $4.5 million in seed financing. This…

Savant Launches Savant Build Cohort 3 to Accelerate Deep-Tech Innovation in the Green Economy

Savant is proud to announce the launch of Savant Build Cohort 3, set to begin in April 2025. This accelerator programme will continue to…

Applications for the 2025 Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship are open

Following the outstanding achievements of the previous two cohorts, Injini has opened applications for the 2025 iteration of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship. Growth-stage,…

Hloolo launch to address overcoming the funding gap for green SMEs

South Africa boasts a vibrant financial sector, yet green SMEs, those championing sustainability and circular economy, often struggle to access the funding they need…

Injini Think Tank Releases Volume 2 of its African EdTech Insights Report

Injini is proud to announce the release of its African EdTech Insights Report: Volume 2, “Exploring Interdependencies in the EdTech Ecosystem for Sustainable Impact.”…

PowerUP, the Clean Cooking Startup, Sparks a Revolution Across Africa

In a significant milestone, PowerUP, the Uganda-based electric cooking start-up, announces the successful initial close of its seed round. Delta40, the Nairobi-based venture studio…

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Opera Mini Brings Free AI to South Africa, Tackling Data Costs and Boosting Digital Inclusion

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Umvuzo Health Turns 21 with a Tech-Driven Medtech Model That’s Redefining Corporate Healthcare

Kazang Brings Card Payments to Spaza Shops, Driving Fintech-Fuelled Financial Inclusion

Flutterwave Launches Accelerate Workshop to Upskill Young Africans in Tech

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Startup news

Umvuzo Health Turns 21 with a Tech-Driven Medtech Model That’s Redefining Corporate Healthcare

Kazang Brings Card Payments to Spaza Shops, Driving Fintech-Fuelled Financial Inclusion

SA Business Confidence: Fintech Lula Sounds Alarm on SME Reality

How UVU Accelerate is Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa

enza Secures $6.75M Seed Funding to Revolutionize African Payments

Injini Accelerates EdTech Revolution in SA with New Mastercard Foundation Fellowship Cohort

Preferental: The Startup Transforming South Africa’s Rental Market with AI

Verto Launches Global Business Award to Fuel African Startup Expansion

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

Koop’s AI Housekeeper: Could This Be the Solution to SA’s Startup Compliance Headache?

Flow48 Secures $69M Series A to Fuel SME Lending Expansion in South Africa and Saudi Arabia

South Africa’s Future as a Tech Powerhouse: Stellenbosch Leads the Charge

GreenYellow South Africa Invests €10 Million in Energy Efficiency Projects Across Southern Africa

Nigerian startups can now apply for SIA Startup Foundry Cohort 2

Float and Peach Payments Partner to Revolutionize SA’s Fintech Landscape

KZN Growth Fund to Boost Economic Growth

Will AI Boost or Break South Africa’s Startup Scene?

Purple Elephant Ventures Secures $4.5M Seed Round, Setting Record in Kenya’s Tourism-Tech Scene

Savant Launches Savant Build Cohort 3 to Accelerate Deep-Tech Innovation in the Green Economy

Applications for the 2025 Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship are open

Hloolo launch to address overcoming the funding gap for green SMEs

Injini Think Tank Releases Volume 2 of its African EdTech Insights Report

PowerUP, the Clean Cooking Startup, Sparks a Revolution Across Africa

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