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Kenyan tech startup launches flagship electric motorcycle fleet

Nairobi-based electric vehicle (EV) mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) startup Mazi Mobility has officially launched its electric motorcycle service as a clean, affordable and efficient form of…

Future of Work Africa 2021 accelerator participants announced

Village Capital, with support from Moody’s Foundation and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has announced the 23 early-stage startups that have…

Engen Pitch & Polish returns after year-long hiatus

The Engen Pitch & Polish competition, in which entrepreneurs battle it out for prizes up to R1-million is back after a year-long hiatus. The …

Cape Town’s Township economy vital contributor to city’s economy

The City of Cape Town is running three incubator programmes in tonwship communities to assist individuals in accessing new employment opportunities and growing their…

AlphaCode awards R2-million and support to fintech startups

SA’s best up and coming fintech startups sweated it out at a virtual demo day yesterday where they had just five minutes each to…

Local SMEs stand the chance of winning R100 000 each

Old Mutual has launched a competition to help local SMEs get back on their feet. Ten SMEs stand the chance of winning R100 000…

Catapult: Inclusion Africa 2021 reveals selected startups

The 2021 edition of Catapult: Inclusion Africa has announced the 14 fintech startups that will take part in the bi-annual programme. The startups were…

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…

Winners of Nigerian Oil and Gas Tech Hackathon score $ 10 000

Five Nigerian startups have been announced as the winners of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Technology (NOGTECH) Hackathon. The top five Nigerian startup winners included Fuel…

SA startup mergers with Silicon Valley based platform Starsona Inc.

A fan-celebrity engagement platform founded by former Springbok, Jean de Villiers, myFanPark has announced its merger with Silicon Valley-based celebrity engagement marketplace, Starsona Inc. As a result…

New innovative digital table-ordering solution for SA restaurants launches

A new digital platform aimed at simplifying and transforming the restaurant ordering process in local restaurants has launched. Mr Yum is an innovative platform…

Founder Institute partners with Pacer Ventures

The largest pre-seed startup accelerator in the world, Founder Institute (FI) has partnered with Pacer Ventures, a sub-Saharan Africa venture firm, for the African Accelerator programme led…

Kenya-based fintech wins 2020 AFI Inclusive Fintech Showcase

Kenya-based fintech, Pezesha was announced as the first prize winner in the 2020 AFI Inclusive FinTech Showcase for its leading innovation in financial inclusion….

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