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1K1V and Crossfin acquire multinational enterprise software company Sybrin

One Thousand & One Voices (1K1V), a private equity fund, in partnership with diversified FinTech investment holding company Crossfin Technology Holdings (Crossfin) and investor Isaac Mophatlane,…

Educational initiative launches to upskill unemployed locals

The National Electronic Media Institute in South Africa (NEMISA), a not-for-profit organisation focused on education, has partnered with the global online learning platform Coursera….

Forge Academy invites African tech startups to enter SMME Showcase

Joburg-based Forge Academy will host an SMME Showcase for tech startups and small and medium-sized enterprises on 30 June 2021. The event will be…

Local fintech partners with Telkom to launch payment innovation

Joburg-based fintech startup Ukheshe Technologies has partnered with Telkom, Mastercard and Nedbank to create a virtual card solution which helps users complete secure eCommerce…

New edutech platform launches for SA teachers and students

Johannesburg-based Khula Africa Innovation Projects has launched a new edutech platform for local teachers and students. Titled Smartpozi, the platform is a digital directory…

Social & Inclusive Business Camp calls for African entrepreneurs

Established by Campus AFD (French Development Agency), The Social & Inclusive Business Camp (SIBC) has officially opened applications for this year’s programme. Innovative African…

Five African startups to receive $5000 SAIS grant

Five African startups have received a $5000 funding grant from Southern Africa Innovation Support Programme (SAIS) and Seedstars, a private Swiss-based tech company. The…

New SA fintech launches tap-to-pay function

Newly established fintech startup Spot Money has launched its mobile tap-to-pay function. This new feature will enable customers to use their mobile to make…

How has Covid-19 impacted South Africa’s venture capital space?

A little under a year ago, South Africa confirmed its first COVID-19 case. At the time, there was still hope that the country could…

US Venture capital fund searches for women entrepreneurs to invest in

Enygma Ventures has announced an open call for women entrepreneurs in Southern Africa as the US venture capital (VC) fund aims to invest in…

African-focused VC launches new fund

HAVAÍC in partnership with Universum Wealth has secured funding to launch its newest fund, The HAVAÍC Universum Core African Fund. The HAVAÍC Universum Core…

Nigerian bank launches innovation challenge

One of Nigeria’s most prominent financial institutions, Union Bank, has launched the 2021 UnionX Innovation Challenge to support early-stage startups and promote innovation in…

New SA fintech startup aims to make travel affordable

South African-founded travel-focused fintech Wunderlust aims to make travel more affordable to locals by offering monthly installment payments for local and international flights. Wunderlust’s…

West African tech startup partners with French ride-hailing company co-founder

West African startup and ‘African Super App’, Gozem has announced the onboarding of Othmane Bouhlal, co-founder of French ride-hailing company Chuaffeur-Privé, as a strategic advisor. …

Stats SA reports Cape Town as metro with lowest unemployment rate

Statistics South Africa’s Quarterly Labour Force Survey for quarter four of 2020 has revealed that Cape Town has the lowest unemployment rate out of…

2021’s silver lining for startups [Opinion]

Last year rocked everyone’s world and challenged every belief system we had and 2021 will bring more of the same uncertainty. In fact, I…

Stellenbosch Network Opens Programme to upskill local entrepreneurs

The Stellenbosch Network Entrepreneurial Mentorship Programme, an initiative aimed at supporting and upskilling budding entrepreneurs, has officially opened for applications. Applications close on 1…

Applications for SA Accelerator for black women tech founders opens

I’M IN Accelerator, a programme that focuses on early-stage tech startups founded by black women, has officially opened applications for its fourth cohort. Applications…

Google launches second News Initiative Innovation Challenge

Global and renowned tech giant Google has announced the launch of its second Google News Initiative Innovation Challenge (GNI) in Africa, the Middle East, and…

SA car tech startup creates automotive marketplace for locals

Johannesburg-based car tech startup My Car Guide has created a ”two-sided” marketplace that enables users to purchase a range of automotive-related products at affordable…

Egypt investment tech startup expands offering

Egypt-based tech startup Thndr, a fully licensed investment platform, has announced its partnership with fully licensed Azimut Egypt, the local investment art of Azimut…

New SA legal tech platform launches for SMEs

A new South African-founded legal tech platform, LegitLaw, is an automated technology system that allows users to file their trademark and patent online, draw…

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