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New South African online school launches

Impaq, one of the country’s largest homeschooling providers has launched a new online school that caters to both English and Afrikaans speakers. Impaq has…

Nigerian startup Sabi reaches 150 000 small businesses, $1.2 billion in sales

Lagos-based startup Sabi has announced it has hit the milestone of over 150 000 small business users on its marketplace platform. Developed and operated…

Seedstars calls for startup entries to global Digital Democracy Challenge

Seedstars has called for entries into its global Digital Democracy Challenge, a hackathon that aims to find solutions to promote digital democracy. The challenge…

Ethical fintech Wahed Invest granted regulatory license in South Africa

Headquartered in New York, Wahed Inc, an ‘ethical and values driven’ investment platform has been given the go-ahead in South Africa. The fintech startup has reportedly…

Fintech Black Pay partners with Ithala Bank to fund KZN entrepreneurs, community

Fintech Black Pay and Durban-based Ithala SOC Limited have partnered to offer R250 million for township and rural development. The partnership will see the…

Applications open for Gauteng Accelerator Programme Innovation Competition

Applications for The Gauteng Accelerator Programme (GAP) Innovation Competition are officially open. Innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs who aim to rebuild the local economy with…

Report reveals local women entrepreneurs bridge digital divide in SME sector

The latest Mastercard MEA SME Confidence Index report has indicated that more women-owned businesses in South Africa adopted and integrated digital solutions into their…

Agritech startup launches programme to support smallholder farmers in Nigeria

Abuja-based agritech startup Thrive Agric has launched a one-year project that aims to support 50 000 smallholder farmers that grow rice, maize, and soybean…

Small Business Booster Programme launches in SA

Classic 1027 has partnered with Sum of 21 to launch The Small Business Booster Programme to assist local businesses. The Small Business Booster Programme…

New startup support programme launches for Kenyan entrepreneurs

Based in Germany, The Federal Development Ministry (BMZ) has launched DeveloPPP Ventures, a programme that aims to empower Kenyan startups by providing entrepreneurial support and a…

WonderNet launches fast and reliable fibre for small businesses

When the demand for fibre surged at the start of lockdowns last year, SEACOM launched WonderNet, a separate and dedicated ISP that focuses on…

SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme graduates create new jobs

According to reports, 68 businesses within the SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme collectively recorded a 31% increase in turnover growth, created 169 new jobs,…

Global Startup Awards Africa aims to recognise top innovations

The Global Startup Awards (GSA) Africa has expanded their programme to enable all future-shapers from 55 African Union Member states to participate in one…

Cape Town hosts first online market to support local businesses

The City of Cape Town (COCT) has launched an online market that sells items from informal traders, vendors, and crafters. The City of Cape…

Catalyst Fund releases report on investor due diligence

Global Tech accelerator Catalyst Fund has released a new report on remote due diligence and inclusive opportunities for investors. The company released the report,…

SA food tech startup hits 50 000 downloads

Fomo, a local food app that connects users with specials at restaurants or events has reached its mark of 50 000 downloads in a…

The City of Cape Town launches entrepreneurial challenge

The City of Cape Town’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department has launched the #YouthStartCT entrepreneurial competition 2021 on 25 May. The competition…

Mondia Pay expands fintech opportunities with new partnership

Ecommerce brand Mondia Pay has partnered with Vodacom’s M-Pesa financial service to offer the company’s online content on the Vodacom Tanzania network. Customers can…

Startup Wise Guys launches first programme in Africa

One of Europe’s most experienced and well-known B2B startup accelerators Startup Wise Guys has launched its first programme in Africa. The programme is currently operating…

Entrepreneurs, what type of ‘pitcher’ are you?

Pitching your business is an essential skill to master in order to grow your business and, if you want to grow your business, you…

CrazyLabs gaming accelerator launched in Cape Town

Mobile gaming platform Carry1st and developer CrazyLabs have launched an accelerator programme in Cape Town. The accelerator aims to promote African game development. The…

Applications open for Makers Landing Food Incubator Programme

Makers Landing, a development created by the V&A Waterfront in partnership with the National Treasury’s Job Fund, is calling on local food entrepreneurs to…

Understanding customer needs and maintaining business agility

Not understanding your customer needs is a tough situation to find yourself in when you are a business that relies on lengthy planning and…

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