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R12.6-million awarded to SAB Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Award winners

The SAB Foundation 10th Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Award winners have been announced. First place for the Social Innovation awards was jointly awarded…

Telkom launches unlimited voice plans for small businesses

Telkom, SA’s leading telecommunications company, has launched a new offering catering to small business owners. The newly launched Unlimited Voice Plan assists small business…

Japan expands accelerator programme to Kenya

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is expanding its Next Innovation with Japan Accelerator (NINJA) programme to Kenya this year. JICA expands its accelerator…

Cape Town fintech launches online payment platform for offline SMMEs

Cape Town fintech startup Krowdbox has launched an innovative payment platform that aims to facilitate online payments for offline businesses in South Africa. Krowdbox…

Applications open for UCT GSB Solution Space 2021 E-Track Startup Accelerator

Applications for the University of Cape Town GSB Solution Space 2021 E-Track Startup Accelerator programme are now open. Applications close on 22 February 2021…

City of Cape Town’s Business Partners created 7600 jobs despite lockdown

After securing a reported R11.27-billion investment, the City of Cape Town has reported that its Strategic Business Partners created 7631 new jobs between the…

UK Nigeria Tech Hub launches Covid-19 Startup Accelerator Programme

The UK Nigeria Tech Hub has partnered with Ventures Platform and Startupbootcamp AfriTech to launch the iNOVO Accelerator Programme for innovative Nigerian edtech, agritech,…

Ventureburn launches its first-ever free webinar series

Ventureburn will be hosting our first-ever free webinar series with the first session taking place on 1 September 2020. Hosted in partnership with Kalon Venture…

Local tech startup launches innovative cover for wills

CliqTech, a South African tech startup has launched a unique product called SmartCover, an innovative service, that aims to cover all expenses and fees…

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…

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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