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EO Cape Town launches Bootcamp to Boardroom programme for entrepreneurs

The Entrepreneur’s Organisation (EO) in Cape Town has launched a nine-month ‘Bootcamp to Boardroom’ programme to assist local startups. The free programme will offer…

Nigerian healthtech expands into 11 cities across East and West Africa

Abuja-based healthtech startup Field Intelligence has announced that its expansion into 11 markets namely; Rivers, Edo, Kaduna, Kano, Enugu, Delta and Kwara States in Nigeria, and…

SA crypto startup launches block-chain powered freelance jobs marketplace

SAFCOIN, a local cryptocurrency tech startup has launched MobiJobs.Africa is the first blockchain-powered micro-jobs platform in Africa. SAFCOIN launches MobiJobs.Africa Neil Ferreira, CEO of…

Local fintech specialist launches girls in STEM programme

Johannesburg-based fintech specialist e4 has launched a Girls in STEM programme to help young girls in underprivileged areas with the educational support and insight…

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…

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…

Sanlam plans to raise further capital for impact funds

Sanlam Investments, one of the country’s largest black-owned asset managers, plans to raise an additional R35-billion for its range of impact funds. Impact Funds aim to…

E-residency enables SA entrepreneurs and SMME business owners to take their business global

The Estonian government’s e-Residency programme, pioneer of the world’s first digital residency initiative, has today announced the launch of four new international ‘pick-up points’ across three…

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