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SA tech startup launches new online marketplace for retail sector

Johannesburg-based tech startup SpaceMatch has created an online marketplace for the rental of retail, event, pop-up, and exhibition space in South Africa. SpaceMatch has…

Local eCommerce platform launches initiative to support SA businesses

South African eCommerce platform OneDayOnly has launched an initiative to support local businesses with a dedicated Shop Local Shop Friday. The initiative will take…

SA energy startup develops affordable loadshedding solution

Johannesburg-based energy startup iG3N has developed an innovative solution to curb the impacts of loadshedding for local businesses. The lithium-ion-based battery solution provides businesses…

Cape Town startup win Plastics Pact Reuse Innovation Challenge

Cape Town-based water-tech startup I-Drop’s Waterpod has won first place in the SA Plastics Pact Reuse Innovation Challenge 2021 for its innovative mobile purified…

New accelerator for African law startups launches

Based in Kenya, The Lawyers Hub has launched a first for the continent, an accelerator programme targetted at law startups in Africa. The Lawyers…

PayFast reports 412% increase in QR code payments

Cape Town-based online payment processing service PayFast has reported an increase of 412% in transactions made via Masterpass between March 2020 to February 2021. This…

Entrepreneurial experience worth R70k up for grabs

Future Females and Ideas Cartel have partnered to offer one lucky woman an entrepreneurial experience worth R70 000 in an ode to International Women’s…

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…

Female entrepreneur to launch innovative mechanism for wheelchair bound

A female entrepreneur, Portia Mavhungu, based in Gauteng has developed the Para Tube Seat, a mechanism that assists those who are wheelchair bound. Mavhungu…

West African tech startup expands extensive offering

A West African-based tech startup, Gozem has announced the acquisition of Togo’s leading food delivery app, Delivroum. The acquisition brings together Gozem’s Super App…

A guide to understanding fintech business funding options

Ventureburn is hosting a new webinar series in partnership with Bridgement, a fintech startup that assists SMEs to replenish cash flow via an easy-to-use…

Township entrepreneur to launch South African e-hailing service

A Mamelodi Township resident and entrepreneur, Karabo Mogajane, will be launching a new local ride e-hailing service in South Africa. Mogajane has plans to…

Enter fintech innovation hackathon to win R100 000 in cash

Ozow, a South African digital payment tech startup has partnered with AfricaArena to host a digital hackathon. The hackathon is aimed at encouraging tech startups…

Nigerian tech startup acquired by US fintech

Nigerian fintech startup, Paystack, has recently been acquired by an American fintech to establish a convenient payment system in Africa. The startup assists with…

SA security startup selected to join African Early Stage Investment Summit

A South African security startup, AURA, has been chosen to be part of the African Early Stage Investment Summit (AESIS) and the Venture Showcase. This year the events…

Nigerian startup to launch import and export deliveries

Nigerian trade and tech startup, MVXChange has launched a new product offering titled MVXTransit, expanding its range of services for small African businesses. The…

Cape Town-based tech startup receives prestigious international award

An award-winning AI manufacturing local tech startup, DataProphet, has won the 2020 European Prescriptive for Autonomous Manufacturing Technology Innovation Leadership Award by Frost & Sullivan, an…

Siya Kolisi to join Africa tech startup festival

The Springbok Rugby Captain, Siya Kolisi, will be speaking at this year’s Africa Tech Festival. The event will be held virtually this year and…

Global Startup Awards expands throughout Africa

The Global Startup Awards (GSA) has continued its expansion across the African continent. The GSA has expanded into South, North, East, and West African territories. The…

Cape Town entrepreneur launches local food delivery app

A Cape Town-based entrepreneur, Faldiel Bassadien, has launched a new local food delivery app titled Pekkish SA. The app functions as a food ordering…

Top ten finalists announced for African Business Heroes programme

The ten finalists have been announced for this year’s African Business Heroes programme. The programme is part of the Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) that was…

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