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New fintech startup launches SA’s first Open Bank offering

A new South African fintech startup, Spot Money has created the country’s first Open Bank offering that aims to function as a one-stop-single customer-centric…

Kalon Venture Partners opens investment into 12J fund

Johannesburg-based Kalon Venture Partners, a registered Section 12J Venture Capital Company, has announced that it is open for investment into its second fund. Kalon…

SA fintech launches medical aid price comparison service

South African fintech, Better Compare has launched a new online quoting platform that allows users to compare medical aid schemes and their plans. New…

Tech fellowship programme launches for MENA region

Edtech startup Knowledge Officer has launched a Tech Fellowship programme that is aimed at comprehensively upskilling participants and fostering innovation in the industry of…

AfricaWorks partners with Seedstars

One of the first pan-African flexible workspace providers, AfricaWorks has partnered with Seedstars’ African locations in Abidjan, Cairo, and Dar es Salaam. AfricaWorks partners with Seedstars The…

‘Iron Man’ launches new venture fund for sustainable tech

Renowned actor, known for his role as Iron Man in the popular Marvel series, Robert Downey Junior has launched Footprint Coalition Ventures, a new…

New SA startup launches affordable solar energy for locals

Newly established energy startup Wetility has created an affordable solar energy installation product tailored to residential properties in South Africa. Pay at Pace is…

Eight basic tips to scale up a startup

Developing and creating a startup can be a daunting thought, with many entrepreneurs wondering where to start and how to expand their business model. …

Five tips for female tech entrepreneurs [Opinion]

A reported 23% of jobs in the field of information and communications technology (ICT) industry are held by women. With this in mind, three…

Semi-finalists for Africa’s Business Heroes Competition 2020

The Jack Ma Foundation’s search for Africa’s Business Heroes has announced the 20 semi-finalists who will progress onto the semi-final stage of Africa’s Business…

Winners of Vodacom Digital Accelerator Program 2020 announced

After an 11-month vetting process, three young Tanzanians have been chosen as the Vodacom Digital Accelerator Program winners for 2020. The chosen winners are…

Local startup launches Uber competitor

A new startup, Taxi Live Africa has launched in South Africa and is the first e-hailing service to recognises drivers as potential shareholders. Taxi…

SA startup SweepSouth partners with Airbnb

Cape Town-based on-demand domestic cleaning service SweepSouth announced its new partnership with Airbnb. SweepSouth has partnered with international home sharing platform, Airnbnb This partnership announcement…

Lockdown lessons from an entrepreneur [Opinion]

With the pandemic hitting businesses hard and causing entrepreneurs to think on their feet, Lars Veul, director and co-founder at Pargo, one of South…

New capital loan fund launches for SA SMEs

Local SMEs can apply for a loan with the launch of a new capital loan fund. Founded by Yellow Pages which is owned by Telkom Business in partnership…

Girls In Fintech Organisation aims to empower township businesses

The GIFT Foundation is a Girls in FinTech Nonprofit organisation that empowers girls and young women from poor backgrounds to be active participants in…

Study launches to uncover impact of Covid on SMMEs

Finfind, South Africa’s leading online access to finance solution for SMMEs, has partnered with Government, big business, and other key national stakeholders to conduct…

Lessons for entrepreneurs on how to survive and thrive during a pandemic

Ventureburn will be kicking off its first webinar series at the start of September 2020. Held in partnership with Kalon Venture Partners, a registered…

Tech resource relief fund worth R25-million launched for SA tourism industry

A local technology specialist company, Sautech has launched a relief fund worth R25-million aimed at businesses in the tourism industry. Sautech will offer free…

SA tech company creates new affordable edtech solution

A local technology company has created an innovative online edtech solution that is aimed at providing affordable access to educational material for schools across…

Nearly 10 000 jobs currently available for locals on Gumtree

According to TradingEconomics.com, South Africa’s unemployment rate has surpassed the 30 percent mark. Under 10 000 jobs are currently advertised for South Africans on…

SA’s best Small Business Funder announced

Merchant Capital has been awarded Best Small Business Funding Solution in South Africa in the UK-based Wealth & Finance magazine’s 2020 FinTech Awards. Merchant Capital named SA’s best…

Former Springbok Bryan Habana’s app scores big

World Cup-winning Springbok star, Bryan Habana, has announced the first two months of traction achieved with his award-winning creative team‘s MatchKit, an innovative platform that…

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