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How has Covid-19 impacted South Africa’s venture capital space?

A little under a year ago, South Africa confirmed its first COVID-19 case. At the time, there was still hope that the country could…

US Venture capital fund searches for women entrepreneurs to invest in

Enygma Ventures has announced an open call for women entrepreneurs in Southern Africa as the US venture capital (VC) fund aims to invest in…

African-focused VC launches new fund

HAVAÍC in partnership with Universum Wealth has secured funding to launch its newest fund, The HAVAÍC Universum Core African Fund. The HAVAÍC Universum Core…

Nigerian bank launches innovation challenge

One of Nigeria’s most prominent financial institutions, Union Bank, has launched the 2021 UnionX Innovation Challenge to support early-stage startups and promote innovation in…

New SA fintech startup aims to make travel affordable

South African-founded travel-focused fintech Wunderlust aims to make travel more affordable to locals by offering monthly installment payments for local and international flights. Wunderlust’s…

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. …

UCT students design app to help donate breastmilk

A Cape Town-based non-profit Milk Matters and the University of Cape Town (UCT) have worked together to design an app that helps mothers donate…

How to keep your business safe from cybercrime [Opinion]

With the number of cyberattacks increasing across the globe, Byron Gibson, Product Manager of SEACOM has provided some insight on how to keep your…

UCT student entrepreneur creates digital library for children

A student from the University of Cape Town (UCT) has developed a digital library that aims to encourage children to read more with uniquely…

New e-Commerce platform launches to support SMEs

A new e-Commerce platform, ShopESpot, has launched and aims to provide SMEs, business owners, and entrepreneurs an easy-to-use the platform to move their business…

Local tech startup purchases used tech devices

A new local tech startup, Flip Phone, aims to provide South Africans with an easy and safe method to sell their used smartphones 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…

Acer’s New Nitro AI Gaming Gear Is Here—But Is It Worth It for South Africans?

R19,000 for Bass? Sony Tests South Africa’s Audio Appetite

Tech Stocks Tank – Can SA Survive a Global Meltdown?

SA Business Confidence: Fintech Lula Sounds Alarm on SME Reality

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Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Gravity is a true driver’s EV SUV

L2 charging and the power of dwell time

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