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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,…

New chat-based service launches to assist SA SMMEs

SMMEstart, a new chat-based service that provides assistance in the form of valuable information, guidance, and access to business resources and tools for local…

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…

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…

Part two: All you need to know about Section 12J

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

Township tech startups accelerator launches

Budding township-savvy entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply to a new accelerator program. Established by Akro Accelerate (Pty) Ltd in partnership with Imvelo Ventures (Pty)…

FRAGG investment extends accelerator call for growth-stage impact SMEs in West Africa [Sponsored]

Nigeria-based impact accelerator, FRAGG Impact Growth Accelerator Programme (FIGAP), is calling on for-profit impact SMEs at growth stage across West Africa to apply for…

SA fintech selected for prestigious accelerator programme

SME Snapshot has been selected for the esteemed 2020 Grindstone Accelerator program which is targeted at technology businesses with high potential. SME Snapshot has been selected for…

Intel ‘Youth In AI ePavilion’ to promote inclusion of youth-focused companies

Intel is set to promote the inclusion of African youth in Artificial Intelligence (AI) through the ‘Intel Youth in AI ePavilion’ at AI Expo…

Part one: All you need to know about Section 12J

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

Catching Covid-19 at work: new COIDA directive issued

The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) recently issued a revised Directive on Compensation for Workplace-acquired Novel Corona Virus Disease (Directive). The Department of…

Fem-In-Tech Development regional training sessions announced

The Fem-In-Tech Development Programme established by The Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda), in collaboration with the SA Innovation Summit (SAIS) has announced its online…

V&A Waterfront launches incubator for foodpreneurs and SMMEs

Makers Landing, a development created by the V&A Waterfront in partnership with the National Treasury’s Job Fund, will function as an incubator for local…

New programme launches to assist female-owned tech businesses

Ya Basadi, meaning ‘for women’ in Setswana is a new acceleration programme aimed at supporting established female-owned businesses to transition into a technology-enabled company…

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Startup news

UK Nigeria Tech Hub launches Covid-19 Startup Accelerator Programme

New chat-based service launches to assist SA SMMEs

New fintech startup launches SA’s first Open Bank offering

Kalon Venture Partners opens investment into 12J fund

SA fintech launches medical aid price comparison service

Tech fellowship programme launches for MENA region

AfricaWorks partners with Seedstars

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

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

SA tech company creates new affordable edtech solution

Nearly 10 000 jobs currently available for locals on Gumtree

SA’s best Small Business Funder announced

Former Springbok Bryan Habana’s app scores big

Part two: All you need to know about Section 12J

Township tech startups accelerator launches

FRAGG investment extends accelerator call for growth-stage impact SMEs in West Africa [Sponsored]

SA fintech selected for prestigious accelerator programme

Intel ‘Youth In AI ePavilion’ to promote inclusion of youth-focused companies

Part one: All you need to know about Section 12J

Catching Covid-19 at work: new COIDA directive issued

Fem-In-Tech Development regional training sessions announced

V&A Waterfront launches incubator for foodpreneurs and SMMEs

New programme launches to assist female-owned tech businesses

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