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SA economy ‘slumps’ by 7% according to latest GDP report

The Department of Statistics South Africa has released the latest Gross domestic product (GDP) report for the fourth quarter (October to December) of 2020,…

SA startup goes global and lists product on Amazon

South African drink startup PURA Soda has listed its product range on the global eCommerce platform, Amazon, enabling the locally-born startup to cross-shores and…

Google commits $25-million to support women in Africa

Tech giant Google has furthered its commitment to the economic empowerment of women in Africa by establishing a grant worth $25-million in the new…

Innovative South African fintech goes global

Joburg-based fintech startup Ukheshe has announced that it will be expanding its operations globally to the Middle East, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Ukheshe plans…

Insurtech startup launches affordable prepaid car insurance

Black-owned insurtech startup Vaai.co has established an affordable on-demand car insurance solution that works similarly to buying prepaid airtime, allowing consumers to purchase insurance…

Airbnb launches initiative to support SMEs in Joburg

International home-sharing platform Airbnb has partnered with local payment app SnapScan to launch ‘Support Jozi, Shop Local’. The initiative aims to assist the recovery…

SA food tech startup launches initiative to support local restaurants

Cape Town-based food tech startup SnapMenu is offering locals the chance to win R1 000 in bitcoin for supporting local restaurants. SnapMenu is offering…

Advantages of transparent digital banking for businesses

Online and digitally banking through our cellphones and computers, has provided a convenient way for businesses to review their transactions and process payments for…

SA tech startup expands platform to provide e-hailing service for women

Local, a South African tech startup, has expanded its product offering from providing a grocery delivery service to offering female driver only e-hailing option…

Tanzania launches startup association to support local businesses

Tanzania has launched the Tanzania Startup Association (TSA). The association is an umbrella membership-based organisation with the goal of bringing together the players in the country’s…

Kenyan startup to launch country’s first affordable electric motorbike taxis

Founded in March 2020, a new Kenyan startup, Ecobodaa, will be launching the country’s first electronic motorbike at the start of 2021. The motorbike taxis…

Female student entrepreneur wins UCT Shark Tank programme

A student entrepreneur, Shruti Dowlath claimed the title of the winner of UCT’s Shark Tank programme. Dowlath won the title after pitching an innovative…

Entries open for APO Group African Women in Media Award

The APO Group, a media relations consulting firm in Africa, has recently opened entries for the second annual APO Group African Women in Media…

Four local business incubators that support local SMEs

The Innovation Hub (TIH) has worked to support new and innovative digital businesses through their business incubators. Through these incubators, TIH has provided a business…

SA SME wins prestigious humanitarian award and €1-million

South African SME, Lumkani, has taken top honours in the EIC Horizon Prize for Affordable High-Tech for Humanitarian Aid and has received a whopping…

Cell C to take part in Top Women Global Virtual Conference

Cell C has been invited to take part in this year’s Top Women Global Virtual Conference for Africa. The event has been made possible by Standard Bank partnering with TopCo…

Local biotech startup to create Africa’s first cultivated meat

Mzansi Meat Co, was established earlier this year and is working to become the first cultivated meat company in Africa. The goal is to produce…

SA tech startup aims to support Cape Town coffee shops

Froth, a Cape Town-based tech startup has created an innovative platform to assist local coffee shops in boosting customer reach and overall revenue. Froth’s…

New South African fintech startup launches

A new South African fintech startup, PayCurve, aims to provide an early salary access solution and improve users’ financial wellness for both employees and…

SA edtech startup launches first campus in Johannesburg

The Valenture Institute, a proudly South African edtech startup has launched its first boutique campus for high school learners in Johannesburg. The edtech startup…

Ugandan entrepreneur selected for prestigious incubator programme

An innovative Ugandan social entrepreneur, Muhammed Dimma has been selected to join the prestigious Pursuit Incubator Programme 2020. Applicants for the programme must be…

Biotech startup launches Covid-19 early warning and disease tracking solution

LifeQ, a biotech startup, has developed an early warning and disease tracking solution to protect employees in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Not…

SA tech startup launches B2B workshop for tech companies

Johannesburg-based tech startup, Digital Kung Fu has launched an online video-based workshop specifically designed for tech companies. The workshop and accelerator programme aims to assist…

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