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Local tech startup AURA expands globally

Johannesburg-based security tech startup and medical response platform AURA has announced that it will be expanding its product offering into the UK market. AURA has…

Ghana eCommerce platform launches initiative to support region’s restaurants

Jumia Ghana, an eCommerce platform, has launched a Food Festival Campaign to support the region’s restaurants and supermarkets. Jumia Ghana launches an initiative to…

SA digital bank secures three-million customers

Launching a mere two years ago, South African digital bank TymeBank has reached a three million customer milestone, heralding the title of ‘one of the…

Nedbank launches Apple Pay for users

South African financial institution Nedbank has launched a new feature that enables users to utilise their iPhone and Apple Watch device to conduct secure…

Applications open for Inclusive Fintech Talent Programme

The Catalyst Fund Inclusive Fintech Programme, managed by BFA Global, has opened applications for its latest internship cohort. Applications for the fintech programme close on 15…

HiiL Innovation of Law Accelerator opens for Southern African startups

The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law‘s (HiiL) Innovating Justice Challenge accelerator programme has opened applications for legal tech startups located in Southern Africa. …

Nigerian healthtech startup launches Clinical Program Service

Nigerian-based healthtech startup, 54gene, has launched a Clinical Program Services (CPS) division. This new sector of 54gene will provide end-to-end clinical development services, intelligence, logistics,…

Botswana tech startup launches digital marketplace for SMEs

A new Botswana-based tech startup, Ponatshego, has launched a platform that aims to assist African SMEs in transitioning to an online marketplace. In turn,…

New #HackTheFuture challenge launches for SA innovators

SENTECH has launched the #HackTheFuture challenge to encourage coders, developers, technologists, and creators to test their skills in 5G, cloud, and open computing, data…

Digital stokvel startup encourages locals to save

South African tech startup, United African Stokvel (UASV) has created a community-based stokvel that aims to digitise the process of informally saving money in order to…

WhatsApp additional features aims to support local SMEs

Popular instant messaging platform, WhatsApp plans to add on additional features for SMEs and startups to market and sell their products via the platform. …

Two SA students win award in global hackathon

A computer engineering student duo studying at the University of Pretoria (UP) were a part of the winning team at a global hackathon for…

Free digital transformation package available for local SMEs

Standard Bank, Mastercard, and Google have announced a partnership to help small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs) take their businesses online to reach more customers and accept…

Tips that could save your small businesses [Opinion]

Ahead of World Savings Day, which takes place on 31 October 2020, Viresh Harduth, Vice President, Small Business, Sage Africa, and the Middle East,…

FSAT Labs to host incubation programme in 2021

The French South African Tech Labs (FSAT) has announced that it will continue offering an intensive incubator programme for local entrepreneurs into 2021. This…

Cape Town launches an innovation challenge for entrepreneurs

The Craft and Design Institute (CDI), a non-profit company, and the City of Cape Town have partnered to launch a new challenge for entrepreneurs….

Vote for Stellenbosch Network’s Ideas for Change Challenge winner

The inaugural Ideas For Change Challenge organised by the Stellenbosch Network has announced this year’s finalists. Members of the public are encouraged to vote for…

New SA tech startup launches virtual healthcare booking app

Ollie Health, a SA healthtech startup has just launched its virtual healthcare booking app that connects patients with healthcare professionals in an easy-to-use platform. …

Two SA fintechs win prestigious global inclusive fintech award

Lulalend, one of the country’s leading B2B digital lenders, and Paycode, a SA fintech that provides biometric digital identity and low-cost access to basic…

Israel-based agritech startup assists South African farmers reduce water usage

SupPlant, an Israeli-based agritech startup is assisting South African farmers to increase their crop yields while reducing water usage with their innovative technology. The…

New free edtech app developed by local entrepreneurs

Two young South African entrepreneurs have developed a free-to-download edtech app for local learners. Titled Spongein, the app functions to assist grade 10, 11,…

New Digital Commerce Accelerator for Ghana MSEs launches

The new Catalyst Fund Inclusive Digital Commerce Accelerator aims to support the digitisation of micro and small businesses (MSEs) in the African country. The…

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