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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…

Discovery Bank partners with local fintech to offer advanced online financial education

Johannesburg-based fintech startup Cumulate has partnered with Discovery Bank to launch an advanced online financial education platform called Worth. Discovery Bank partners with local fintech to offer advanced…

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…

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…

Local Tourism Equity Fund worth R1.2-billion launches

The Department of Tourism has created the Tourism Equity Fund (TEF) to provide financial support to black-owned tourism enterprises. Valued at R1.2-billion, the fund…

SA startup wins Global Startup Award

Workshop17, a local workspace solutions provider and proudly South African startup, has scooped the prestigious Global Startup Award for Best Coworking space. Workshop17 wins…

SA fintech increases SMME funding limit to R2-million

Lulalend, one of the country’s leading B2B digital SMME lenders has, increased the amount of funding it is able to offer to R2-million. Lulalend…

SA tech startup launches free online courses for jobseekers

Local automated recruitment platform, Giraffe has launched several free online courses that are tailored to improving the skills of job seekers to enhance their…

COBRA and SMEgo partner to help SMEs find funding

Covid-19 Business Rescue Assistance and SMEgo have partnered to connect small and medium business owners with a wide range of funding options to keep…

Tech scholarship programme worth R3.5-million to launch

Local edtech startup HyperionDev plans to launch R3.5-million worth of coding scholarships for locals with the assistance of an impact investment opportunity that encourages the…

Cape Town biotech startup developing affordable test for cancer

Local biotech startup BioCODE is currently developing a cost-effective test for cancer and cardiovascular disease. The rapid test aims to identify cancer and cardiovascular…

New digital platform launches to promote digital payment systems across Africa

Mastercard and Network International, a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region have partnered together to create a…

SA tech startup launches rewards shopping app for locals

South African analytics startup, Brandbook has launched a new app titled Ibottit. The new app enables users to earn points and rewards for uploading…

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