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Local fintech company launches new payment solution

South African fintech VerPay has created an innovative payment solution for local businesses. The new offering merges telephonic interaction with its innovative app to…

SA fintech Mama Money grows 500% during the pandemic

Mama Money, a South African founded digital money transfer operator reportedly grew by 500% during 2020. Mama Money grows 500% during the pandemic According…

South African tech startup disrupts home improvement sector

Local tech startup E-FFICIENCY has launched a South African first end-to-end concierge service for home improvements. The platform is a one-stop-shop for home improvement…

SA security startup launches world’s first WhatsApp security chatbot

A South African security startup and medical response platform, AURA, in partnership with Tracker, has launched the world’s first WhatsApp security chatbot. Locals will be…

Space-Tech Innovation Challenge winners announced

The official winners of the 2020 Space-Tech Earth Observation Innovation Challenge have been announced with South African founded Geospatial data science company Hydro Blu scooping…

New accelerator for African tech startups launches

Telecel Group’s subsidiary Africa Startup Initiative Programme (ASIP) has partnered with Startupbootcamp AfriTech to launch the Africa Startup Initiative Programme Accelerator. New accelerator for…

Platform offering free education resources for SMMEs expands

Established by Visa Inc, Practical Business Skills, a global digital platform that provides free educational resources to assist small and micro business (SMBs) owners…

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…

Pre-accelerator programme for black female tech founders launches

South African black women with an early-stage technology business idea or concept are encouraged to apply to I’M IN’s new pre-accelerator programme. Successful applicants…

SA tech company secures major contract with Britain’s National Health Services

Signapps, a South African health technology company Healthcent has won a prestigious contract with Britain’s National Health Services (NHS). In terms of the contract,…

Register for our first free webinar hosted with Kalon Venture Partners

Ventureburn will be hosting our first-ever free webinar series with the first session taking place tomorrow at 11am. Hosted in partnership with Kalon Venture Partners,…

Egypt startup receives first new brokerage license in the country in over a decade

Thndr, an Egypt-based startup has announced that it has received the first new brokerage license in the country in over a decade. Thndr recently…

World’s first educational hackathon to take place in Africa

ADvTECH, a JSE-listed company that is Africa’s largest private education provider and Microsoft have partnered to host the world’s first educational hackathon. The HACK-IT…

Finalists selected for FCMB Agritech incubator pitch program

Six argitech startups have been selected as the finalists for the FCMB Argitech Epic Pitch program for 2020. Hosted and facilitated by First City…

Artificial Intelligence has POPIA implications

Rapid evolution in artificial intelligence (AI) applications, as well as improvements in computing power and the increasing availability of data, have led to significant…

Automobile Insurance offers a new additional service due to the law of 0% tolerance to alcohol at the wheel [Partnered Content]

In the near future, your car insurance will be affected by the implementation of the new zero tolerance drunk driving law. In the near…

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

Why MVNOs are gaining ground — and how Huge NXTGN is accelerating the shift

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

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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