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Smart meter firm Conlog, Tshimologong launch blockchain incubation programme

Durban-based smart metering solutions provider Conlog has partnered with Wits University’s Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct to launch a blockchain incubation programme, Reapele. The programme —…

Accion Venture Lab launches second edition of Company Builder programme

Accion Venture Lab, the seed-stage investment initiative of global non-profit Accion, has launched the second edition of its Company Builder programme, applications for which…

Michael Jordaan joins Clickatell as chairman alongside two other big names

Venture capitalist and former banker Michael Jordaan has been appointed to chair the board of SA-founded and Silicon Valley-based tech company Clickatell. Jordaan, who…

Lagos-based digital publisher Publiseer wins Startup World Cup Nigeria finals

Lagos-based free digital publishing platform Publiseer has won the Startup World Cup Nigeria regional final, securing a ticket to represent the country at the…

We’re no Rocket Internet says Founders Factory Africa head

The head of UK-based Founders Factory‘s new Africa unit, Roo Rodgers, says his venture builder and accelerator is no Rocket Internet — as it’s…

Here’s all you need to know about the Entrepreneurship World Cup

With 118 prizes up for grabs, the Entrepreneurship World Cup is open to all entrepreneurs, across all stages of development, anywhere in the world.

Women In Africa 54 Awards applications to close on Friday

Paris-based Economic development platform Women In Africa aims to promote, support and accelerate innovative enterprises run by African female entrepreneurs

VoguePay takes home the Best Fintech Startup Award

Payment gateway VoguePay has walked away with the Best Fintech Startup Award at the sixth edition of the Cashless Africa Award 2017 presented by Mobile Money Africa….

9 things we learnt at Startup Grind Cape Town

The latest Startup Grind Cape Town event took place on Friday, featuring Monique Woodard of 500 Startups. The fireside chat covered a wide variety…

Camscorp launches Ventures Lab accelerator programme

Private equity group Camscorp, has launched its Ventures Lab programme which aims to accelerate African businesses, helping them expand into foreign markets. “I am very…

Bitpesa partners with Bitbond to financially assist SMEs

Blockchain remittance service Bitpesa has partnered with Germany’s Bitbond, a company aimed at connecting investors to SME owners. The partnership aims to improve financial access…

Music streaming startup NicheStreem selected for US accelerator

Cape Town-based music streaming service startup NicheStreem, has been selected to participate in the US-based Peacetech Accelerator. The programme will take place over eight…

Visa launches its first African Innovation Bootcamp [update]

Payments technology giant Visa has partnered with global accelerator and early-stage tech investor, Nest to launch its first Innovation Bootcamp in Africa. The bootcamp aims to empower…

Fincluders Startup Challenge heads to Amman

The very first SANAD Fincluders Startup Challenge to take place outside of Europe is headed toward Amman, Jordan to find innovative SMEs spreading financial inclusion in…

Innovate For Life announces three winning startups

The Innovate For Life campaign held by AMREF Health Africa in partnership with Takeda Pharmaceuticals and Nailab has found three winning SMEs. The programme called…

Pargo secures over R15m investment, adds new board member

Logistics and fulfilment company Pargo, announced it has secured an R15-million round of funding for expansion and development purposes. The round was led by SAAD…

Events platform Eventerprise welcomes new investors for expansion

Events platform, Eventerprise, which has an operational hub in Cape Town, has signed on three more international business leaders to their existing group of…

Reel Gardening takes home Agripreneur of the Year Award

South Africam gardening startup, Reel Gardening has taken home the prestigious Agripreneur of the Year Award at the Future Agro Challenge (FAC) held in Johannesburg….

Media24 acquires 10% equity in SA music streaming service NicheStreem

South African media company Media24, has invested an undisclosed amount to acquire 10% of music streaming service NicheStreem. The service focuses on emerging markets and curated…

AUC Venture Lab mentor invests in JewelHub

One of the AUC Venture Lab’s newest mentors, Nada El Mosalamy recently invested an undisclosed amount in online shopping platform, JewelHub after graduating from the…

#YouthStart entrepreneurial challenge open to Cape Town residents

Created by the City of Cape Town, the #YouthStart Challenge aims to provide young Capetonian entrepreneurs with an opportunity to either grow their business or get…

Livity Africa, Facebook launch entrepreneurial training programme

Youth-led NPO Livity Africa, in collaboration with Facebook has launched a digital training programme for entrepreneurs to assist in accelerating their businesses. This partnership between…

Seed Academy launches ‘State of Entrepreneurship’ survey

The Seed Academy has opened up its survey The State of Entrepreneurship in South Africa – The Entrepreneurs View to all SA entrepreneurs to help…

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

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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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