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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…

Dream VC launches Inaugural VC Fellowship for aspiring African investors

Dream-VC Fellowship, a Venture Capital Institute, has launched a new fellowship programme that is dedicated to providing more access and opportunities to traditionally underrepresented…

Ugandan fintech wins Catapult: Inclusion Africa 2021

Emata, a Ugandan Fintech that gives farmers access to digital and affordable financial products has been announced as the winner of the Best Catapulter…

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…

UK Nigeria Tech Hub launches Covid-19 Startup Accelerator Programme

The UK Nigeria Tech Hub has partnered with Ventures Platform and Startupbootcamp AfriTech to launch the iNOVO Accelerator Programme for innovative Nigerian edtech, agritech,…

New chat-based service launches to assist SA SMMEs

SMMEstart, a new chat-based service that provides assistance in the form of valuable information, guidance, and access to business resources and tools for local…

New fintech startup launches SA’s first Open Bank offering

A new South African fintech startup, Spot Money has created the country’s first Open Bank offering that aims to function as a one-stop-single customer-centric…

Kalon Venture Partners opens investment into 12J fund

Johannesburg-based Kalon Venture Partners, a registered Section 12J Venture Capital Company, has announced that it is open for investment into its second fund. Kalon…

SA fintech launches medical aid price comparison service

South African fintech, Better Compare has launched a new online quoting platform that allows users to compare medical aid schemes and their plans. New…

Tech fellowship programme launches for MENA region

Edtech startup Knowledge Officer has launched a Tech Fellowship programme that is aimed at comprehensively upskilling participants and fostering innovation in the industry of…

AfricaWorks partners with Seedstars

One of the first pan-African flexible workspace providers, AfricaWorks has partnered with Seedstars’ African locations in Abidjan, Cairo, and Dar es Salaam. AfricaWorks partners with Seedstars The…

‘Iron Man’ launches new venture fund for sustainable tech

Renowned actor, known for his role as Iron Man in the popular Marvel series, Robert Downey Junior has launched Footprint Coalition Ventures, a new…

New SA startup launches affordable solar energy for locals

Newly established energy startup Wetility has created an affordable solar energy installation product tailored to residential properties in South Africa. Pay at Pace is…

AlphaCode selects 10 businesses for R10-million fintech support programme

AlphaCode has announced the 10 startups that will take part in the AlphaCode Incubate programme. The development programme provides funding, mentorship from experts, access to…

New funding mechanism launches for SA medical sector

Merchant Capital, an alternative lender has partnered with Altron HealthTech, a medical billing software startup, to create tailor-made financing solutions for local medical professionals…

OceanHub African accelerator programme applications open

Cape Town-based impact accelerator OceanHub Africa is calling on impact-for-profit startups focused on preserving and restoring the health of the ocean to apply for this…

Knife Capital launches second 12J Venture Capital Fund

Cape Town-based venture capital (VC) company Knife Capital has announced the launch of its second Section 12J Venture Capital fund for new investors to…

Catalyst Fund announces eighth fintech cohort

Six African fintech startups have been selected to participate in a prestigious accelerator programme facilitated by the Catalyst Fund. Six African fintech startups have…

MTN Clinches SA’s Best Network Title Again – Backed by Data and R14bn Infrastructure Push

Xiaomi’s “Screens for Change” Powers Township Esports With Purpose and Mandela’s Legacy

SAVCA 2025 Industry Awards Spotlight Africa’s Most Ambitious Private Capital-Backed Innovators

Ecentric and MoneyBadger Partner to Bring Bitcoin Payments to South African Retailers

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

The most recognisable tactical pickup truck evolves