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FNB launches MoneyGram transfer feature on app

South African financial services provider FNB in partnership with MoneyGram has launched a feature that allows users to complete their MoneyGram transfer transactions on…

Applications for Smart Cities Innovation Programme opens

The Rwandan Government is calling on African tech startups operating in the mobility, housing, or fintech sector to apply to the Smart Cities Innovation…

Europcar joins SA car tech startup car subscription marketplace

Europcar, a global car rental company has partnered with SA car tech startup FlexClub to be a part of its innovative rent-to-buy car subscription…

UberCOMMUNITY encourages locals to donate to fire relief efforts in Cape Town

In a response to the devastating fires that have impacted Cape Town, global e-hailing ride service Uber has launched UberCOMMUNITY. It is an initiative…

SA eCommerce giant joins effort to assist Cape firefighters

South African eCommerce platform OneDayOnly has launched a feature on its website that enables locals to easily donate funds to the Volunteer Wildfire Services as…

Bottles launches donation feature to assist Cape Town firefighters

The on-demand delivery app, Bottles, acquired by Pick n Pay, has launched a feature that allows users to donate much-needed items to support firefighters…

Free funding course for entrepreneurs launches

Startup Circles will be hosting a free online business funding summit to equip entrepreneurs with the skills set to on how to gain funding…

Google invests R2.2-billion into Western Cape

Global and renowned tech giant, Google has announced an official investment of a whopping R2.2-billion in investment funding into Cape Town and the Western…

OneCart partners with Exclusive Books and HP Store

Cape Town-based startup, OneCart, an on-demand grocery delivery service has announced a partnership with HP Store, a computer and electronics retailer, and bookselling chain, Exclusive Books….

SA 4IR startup LayUp creates unique payment solution

Cape Town-based startup, LayUp has created an innovative solution to the traditional lay-by payment system for consumers, decreasing the rate of debt and allowing…

Absa supports SA tech entrepreneur initiative

Absa Group has announced that it will support phase two of the 1 000 Tech Entrepreneurs Programme, an initiative dedicated to providing South African entrepreneurs…

Cape Town committed to empowering entrepreneurs with disabilities

The City of Cape Town has announced its commitment to supporting programmes and initiatives that support the growth of businesses owned by entrepreneurs with…

SA fintech Ukheshe acquires SA startup Oltio

Ukheshe, Africa’s leading digital fintech platform provider has announced its acquisition of Oltio, a South African startup that has launched several mobile payments and banking…

Three crowdfunding platforms for African tech startups

With the global pandemic impacting African SMEs and startup’s financial revenue, Ventureburn has highlighted three crowdfunding platforms that aim to assist African startups. NaijaFund,…

SA fintech breaks the $2.5-billion disbursement mark in Africa and Asia

South African founded fintech startup, JUMO has dispersed over $2.5-billion in credit across six markets in Africa and Asia. JUMO disperses more than $2.5…

Fifteen African tech startups finalists for renowned Space Tech Challenge

Fifteen African early-stage tech startups, focusing on the African space industry have been selected to progress in the next step of the prestigious Space…

ICT Incubation programme launches for Western Cape businesses

Innovator Trust has partnered with Maven Solutions to invite Western Cape ICT-based businesses to participate in the 2021/2022 ICT Incubation Programme. The programme aims…

Nigerian agritech startup secures $40k prize

Foodlocker, a Nigerian agriech startup that supports smallholder farmers with technologies for the production of foods, has won $40 000 in the African Development…

Seven African and Middle East tech startups win MEA Seed Challenge

Seven seed stage tech startups have been selected as the winners of the MEA Seed Challenge, hosted by Orange Ventures. A total of €670 000…

New SA insurtech startup launches affordable insurance plans

A new South African insurtech startup, OneSpark aiming to reinvent insurance and financial products with a variety of plans catering to low-income clients has officially launched. …

UK-South Africa Tech Hub assists SA Entrepreneurs in online sales

The UK-South Africa Tech Hub, which is a UK Government initiative, has been hosting a free, four-part virtual training programme that is powered by Loudhailer. The…

Free digital management tool for SA SMEs launches

22seven Business, a free digital business management tool that will assist small businesses in SA to operate more efficiently through financial management has officially…

Nigerian transport startup expands offering

Plentywaka, a Nigeria-based transport startup has announced the expansion of its current offering, with the launch of WakaCab, a new car-hailing service that will…

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