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West African tech startup partners with French ride-hailing company co-founder

West African startup and ‘African Super App’, Gozem has announced the onboarding of Othmane Bouhlal, co-founder of French ride-hailing company Chuaffeur-Privé, as a strategic advisor. …

Stats SA reports Cape Town as metro with lowest unemployment rate

Statistics South Africa’s Quarterly Labour Force Survey for quarter four of 2020 has revealed that Cape Town has the lowest unemployment rate out of…

2021’s silver lining for startups [Opinion]

Last year rocked everyone’s world and challenged every belief system we had and 2021 will bring more of the same uncertainty. In fact, I…

Stellenbosch Network Opens Programme to upskill local entrepreneurs

The Stellenbosch Network Entrepreneurial Mentorship Programme, an initiative aimed at supporting and upskilling budding entrepreneurs, has officially opened for applications. Applications close on 1…

Applications for SA Accelerator for black women tech founders opens

I’M IN Accelerator, a programme that focuses on early-stage tech startups founded by black women, has officially opened applications for its fourth cohort. Applications…

Google launches second News Initiative Innovation Challenge

Global and renowned tech giant Google has announced the launch of its second Google News Initiative Innovation Challenge (GNI) in Africa, the Middle East, and…

Local tech startup implements security system in townships

A recently launched South African tech startup, Jonga, aims to provide safety and security for township residents. The security company, Jonga, was originally founded in…

Nigerian healthtech startup joins prestigious entrepreneur organisation

The founder of 54gene, a Nigeria-based healthtech startup, Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong has been selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur. As a member of this organisation,…

Good ideas are not conjured on video calls [Sponsored]

While the overnight shift to having teams work from home has been a surprisingly simple one to make for many companies, there are plenty…

Apply for the SFAN Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Budding student entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply for the SFAN Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Applications close on 25 September 2020. The award…

Applications for V&A Waterfront kitchen incubator opens

The V&A Waterfront’s, Makers Landing, a development created by the V&A Waterfront in partnership with the National Treasury’s Job Fund has opened applications for its…

The benefits of startups and SMEs as investees of Kalon Venture Partners

Ventureburn’s second webinar held in partnership with Kalon Venture Partners, a registered Section 12J Venture Capital Company will take place on 6 October at…

Job Booster Programme to upscale 50 entrepreneurs

Kuba, an online ecosystem for small business development has launched a new Job Booster Programme. The programme has selected 50 participating entrepreneurs for its…

New SA tech startup to shakeup events industry

A new tech startup and a first of its kind, GetVen, will launch in Gauteng and the Western Cape at the end of September…

SA tech startup partners with French Development Agency

South African tech startup, Kandua has partnered with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD ), the French public development finance body. The partnership will…

Fintech startup launches property crowdfunding platform

An innovative South African fintech start-up, Crowdprop aims to make property investment more accessible to a wider market with the launch of the country’s…

Accelerator for waste to value enterprises launches in East Africa

Bestseller Foundation, a private foundation, supporting initiatives, and investing in businesses for environmental protection and social progress has launched an accelerator targetted at East…

Google launches initiatives to assist small businesses

Google has launched multiple initiatives to assist small businesses, job seekers, educational institutions, and vulnerable populations to recover from the devastating impacts of Covid-19. …

Grant worth $25 000 launches for young SA filmmakers

A new streaming service, Hissbox, has launched a grant funded by the Hissbox Diversity Film Fund (HDFF) which gives producers up to $25,000 in…

Nine startups selected for next phase of UCT GSB e-Track Venture Exploitation Programme

Nine South African startups participating in the latest e-Track Venture Exploitation Programme (VEP) at the UCT Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) Solution Space…

City of Cape Town launches programme to expand businesses in Atlantis

The City of Cape Town has launched a business expansion and retention programme to help local businesses and startups in Atlantis. The programme will…

New car tech startup launches in Cape Town

Launched in August 2020, ServiceMyCar is a new car tech startup that focuses on providing a technological solution and platform to combat the challenges…

Lenovo at MWC 2025: AI-Powered Laptops, Sustainable Concepts, and a Glimpse into the Future

Smart Tech: Turning the Tide on South Africa’s Water Crisis

Celebrating Innovation: Redmi Note 14 Post-Launch Event in South Africa

Verto Launches Global Business Award to Fuel African Startup Expansion

GITEX Africa: Shaping the Future of Tech and Positioning Africa as a Global Powerhous

Gozem Secures $30M Series B to Fuel Super App Expansion Across Francophone Africa

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

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Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

Lucid CEO becomes strategic advisor

Golf 8.5 update with lots of Life

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