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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…

SA car tech startup creates automotive marketplace for locals

Johannesburg-based car tech startup My Car Guide has created a ”two-sided” marketplace that enables users to purchase a range of automotive-related products at affordable…

Egypt investment tech startup expands offering

Egypt-based tech startup Thndr, a fully licensed investment platform, has announced its partnership with fully licensed Azimut Egypt, the local investment art of Azimut…

New SA legal tech platform launches for SMEs

A new South African-founded legal tech platform, LegitLaw, is an automated technology system that allows users to file their trademark and patent online, draw…

New car tech startup to launch in South Africa

New car tech startup Cridde will launch its innovative new app-based car-sharing platform that aims to disrupt the car rental sector at the end…

First virtual Google for Startups Accelerator Africa graduates announced

The first virtual class of Google for Startups Accelerator Africa has announced its 20 graduates which are from seven different countries across the continent. 20…

WIN: SMEs stand a chance to win R10 000

Founders of South African SMEs are encouraged to participate in a national survey and win R 10 000 in cash. Finfind, one of South…

TikTok launches elevator pitch for SA entrepreneurs

Globally popular social media platform, TikTok has partnered with The Gritti Fund, the world’s first purpose-driven and happiness-focused investment fund alongside renowned global entrepreneurs to…

The StartUp Hatchery launches new fashion mentorship initiative

The Fashion Hatchery, a new division of The Startup Hatchery, one of South Africa’s leading Virtual Business Incubators has launched a new fashion entrepreneurship…

Report indicates 70% of Nigerian startups face funding challenges

A white paper, titled “Protecting Nigeria’s Entrepreneurial Future” has revealed that 70% of Nigerian startups and scaleups are facing funding challenges due to the impact…

Seven useful tips for new tech startups

Creating a tech startup can be a daunting and thrilling experience and Mark Germishuys, CEO fo NGA has provided some tips of advice for…

Covid TERS payments extended for local businesses

On Monday, The Department of Employment and Labour announced that it will be extending the Covid-19 TERS payments to assist businesses that are still…

New funding platform to help SMEs recover from the pandemic launches [Sponsored]

While the world gets a handle on the Covid-19 pandemic from a medical perspective, we are only just starting to see the long-term effects…

Initiative launches in Stellenbosch to support local businesses

In an effort to bolster the local tourism and SME recovery of businesses located in Stellenbosch, Visit Stellenbosch has launched Support Stellensboch. On 5…

Nigerian fintech startup partners with Visa to empower SME’s

Digital banking startup, Sparkle has announced a new collaboration with Visa that aims to benefit consumers, entrepreneurs, and SMEs across Nigeria through the expansion of…

Nigerian healthtech startup to create prestigious genomics facility in Nigeria

Nigeria-based healthtech startup, 54gene has partnered with Illumina, a US-based genomics company to create a first-class genomics facility in Nigeria. The partnership with Illumina will…

Applications for local enterprise programme open

Local entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply to the SAB Foundation’s annual Thoaloana Enterprise Programme with applications opening on 1 September 2020. Successful applicants will…

Startup offers tech device rentals at a reduced cost for SA businesses

With reduced company revenues on account of SA’s extended lockdown, businesses are focusing on saving costs and rethinking the relationship with their equipment. Leasing,…

SA tech startup launches new recruitment platform for data scientists

A local tech startup synonymous as the first data science competition platform in Africa, Zindi, has launched a new recruitment platform. Aimed at connecting…

Tips for SMEs impacted by the pandemic

A number of small and medium enterprises which struggled financially due to the impacts of lockdown and the Covid-19 pandemic, offer insightful tips to…

WATCH: Ventureburn and Kalon Venture Partners webinar series part one

In our first webinar, hosted by Ventureburn in Partnership with Kalon Venture Partners, we discussed the possible changes in legislation along with covering an…

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