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Local fintech grows SA online shopper base by 4000%

Johannesburg-based fintech startup Payflex, a buy now pay later provider (BNPL), has announced that its part-payment platform grew from a shopper base of 2000…

Google launches programmes to support African SMEs

Tech-giant Google has launched a series of programmes that aim to support the growth and recovery of SMEs in Africa. The new initiative titled…

New Incubator launches to tackle youth unemployment

Cape Town – Not-for-profit social enterprise Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator has partnered with SiMODisA and South African tech startup Clickatell to launch DigiLink, an…

SA fintech nominated in African Banker Awards

Johannesburg-based fintech startup Mortgage Market has been nominated in the prestigious 2021 African Banker Award under the category of “Innovation in Financial Services Award”. Mortgage…

Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme launches

The Department of Small Business Development has launched The Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme (TREP). The programme aims to promote and integrate business opportunities…

West Africa tech startups take the stage at AfricArena 2021

AfricArena, in partnership with Délégation Générale à l’Entreprenariat Rapide des Femmes et des Jeunes, Senegal Government ( DER/FJ) and ITC United Nations #FastTrackTech Africa…

Free fibre comparison tool launches for SA businesses

Comparison website Hippo.co.za has launched South Africa’s first free online comparison portal that assists local businesses in searching fiber-to-the-business (FTTB) connectivity packages and prices…

Local fintech company launches new payment solution

South African fintech VerPay has created an innovative payment solution for local businesses. The new offering merges telephonic interaction with its innovative app to…

SA fintech Mama Money grows 500% during the pandemic

Mama Money, a South African founded digital money transfer operator reportedly grew by 500% during 2020. Mama Money grows 500% during the pandemic According…

South African tech startup disrupts home improvement sector

Local tech startup E-FFICIENCY has launched a South African first end-to-end concierge service for home improvements. The platform is a one-stop-shop for home improvement…

SA security startup launches world’s first WhatsApp security chatbot

A South African security startup and medical response platform, AURA, in partnership with Tracker, has launched the world’s first WhatsApp security chatbot. Locals will be…

Space-Tech Innovation Challenge winners announced

The official winners of the 2020 Space-Tech Earth Observation Innovation Challenge have been announced with South African founded Geospatial data science company Hydro Blu scooping…

New accelerator for African tech startups launches

Telecel Group’s subsidiary Africa Startup Initiative Programme (ASIP) has partnered with Startupbootcamp AfriTech to launch the Africa Startup Initiative Programme Accelerator. New accelerator for…

Platform offering free education resources for SMMEs expands

Established by Visa Inc, Practical Business Skills, a global digital platform that provides free educational resources to assist small and micro business (SMBs) owners…

Local edtech company launches free virtual library for teachers

South African edtech company Snapplify, The South African Council for Educators (SACE) along with VVOB (education for development), a Belgian non-profit organisation have worked together to…

Uganda tech startup connects farmers to consumers

A Uganda based eCommerce platform, Minute5, has moved to the AWS (Amazon Web Services) cloud computing platform. Minute5 has moved to the AWS cloud…

Partech Africa report 2020 reveals African Tech ecosystem accelerating

The largest VC fund dedicated to technology startups in Africa, Partech, has released its Africa Report for 2020 with findings that indicate that the…

R12.6-million awarded to SAB Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Award winners

The SAB Foundation 10th Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Award winners have been announced. First place for the Social Innovation awards was jointly awarded…

Telkom launches unlimited voice plans for small businesses

Telkom, SA’s leading telecommunications company, has launched a new offering catering to small business owners. The newly launched Unlimited Voice Plan assists small business…

Japan expands accelerator programme to Kenya

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is expanding its Next Innovation with Japan Accelerator (NINJA) programme to Kenya this year. JICA expands its accelerator…

Cape Town fintech launches online payment platform for offline SMMEs

Cape Town fintech startup Krowdbox has launched an innovative payment platform that aims to facilitate online payments for offline businesses in South Africa. Krowdbox…

Applications open for UCT GSB Solution Space 2021 E-Track Startup Accelerator

Applications for the University of Cape Town GSB Solution Space 2021 E-Track Startup Accelerator programme are now open. Applications close on 22 February 2021…

City of Cape Town’s Business Partners created 7600 jobs despite lockdown

After securing a reported R11.27-billion investment, the City of Cape Town has reported that its Strategic Business Partners created 7631 new jobs between the…

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Smart Tech: Turning the Tide on South Africa’s Water Crisis

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Verto Launches Global Business Award to Fuel African Startup Expansion

GITEX Africa: Shaping the Future of Tech and Positioning Africa as a Global Powerhous

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

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Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

Lucid CEO becomes strategic advisor

Golf 8.5 update with lots of Life

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