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Food Waste Innovation Challenge launches in SA

The Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship South Africa has partnered with the UNDP Accelerator Labs to launch the Food Waste Innovation Challenge. Ten entrepreneurs will…

Hack the Normal winning innovators announced

Hosted by Defy in partnership with ATÖLYE and supported by Defy’s sister company, Beko, Hack the Normal an online hackathon has announced the winning…

FNB and Sage partnership enables SMEs to securely automate business accounting

Local financial service provider FNB and Sage, a company that offers cloud business management solutions, have partnered to simplify the process of transferring financial…

Fintech specialist e4 builds computer centre for Soweto school

Fintech specialist e4 has built a computer centre at Diepdale Secondary School in Soweto to promote IT youth skills. The new centre was opened…

SA tech startup launches full-service funeral app

Johannesburg-based tech startup has launched Sendoff, a full-service funeral app that provides a service that assists users in managing and arranging funerals. Sendoff claims…

SA healthtech startup launches platform for African nurses

Johannesburg-based healthtech startup Patient Health (Pty) Ltd has launched Afrinurse, a new platform that supports and connects nurses across Africa. Healthtech startup launches innovative…

AfricArena Summit announces speakers and pitching startups

AfricArena has announced who will be appearing at its Southern Africa Summit later this month. The guest speakers names and startups that will be…

Enygma Ventures extends funding application date

US-based venture capital firm, Enygma Ventures has extended the funding application to 15 January 2021. Applications close on 15 January 2021 Female applicants located…

Facebook claims Apple’s new iOS 14 policy will harm small businesses

According to social media platform giant, Facebook, Apple’s newly released iOS 14 policy will harm small businesses due to the implementation of the AppTrackingTransparency…

City of Cape Town offers local businesses support

The City of Cape Town is offering local businesses various forms of support as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to take its toll on the…

Local tech startup launches platform to assist businesses

Launching in the height of the national lockdown in March 2020, Eloh App functions to provide a one-stop platform for locals to access a…

Global online speed networking event for entrepreneurs

Taking place on 22 January and hosted by Explore ProTech Entrepreneurial Haven, the fifth Global Online Speed Networking Event provides entrepreneurs with a unique…

Top tech tools for entrepreneurs [Opinion]

When the world shut down due to the pandemic, everything changed, especially for small businesses. Suddenly, the ability to connect to customers became even…

Bottles officially launches with Pick n Pay

The on-demand delivery app, Bottles has been acquired by Pick n Pay and has officially launched as the on-demand service for the local retail chain….

SA tech startup digitises car wash service

Founded in 2017, My Washbay is a local tech startup that is focused on digitising and reinventing the car wash industry by providing a…

MiBrand relaunches for SA consumers

MiBRAND, an app focusing on specials for consumers has relaunched with several new features for South African consumers. The local and innovative tech startup…

Cape Town food startup promotes sustainability

Oh Oat, a Cape Town-based food startup is positively contributing to the environment with the sustainable production and packaging of oat milk. Founded by…

Local car tech startup launches drive-to-buy model

Car subscription marketplace FlexClub has launched the ‘Drive Now, Buy Later’ model in partnership with an SA car rental company, Avis. The new subscription service…

Innovative foodtech startups in Africa

The advancement of technology has spilled over and infiltrated every industry to improve and advance existing services for customers. Food technology allows businesses to…

Local fintech wins SME finance company of the year award

Fintech industry disruptor, Fundrr has been awarded the title of SME finance company of the year at the CorporateWire Prestige Awards. Fundrr has been named SME…

West African tech startup expands offering

West African startup and ‘African Super App’, Gozem has partnered with Asia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC), the investment manager for Africa Healthcare Fund to launch a new…

Four women-led tech startups in Africa

Ventureburn has created a list of women-led startups in Africa that have displayed innovative and unique solutions that positively impact multiple sectors within the…

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