Startups

SA Business Confidence: Fintech Lula Sounds Alarm on SME Reality

While the latest SACCI Business Confidence Index (BCI) might paint a picture of cautiously improving sentiment among South African businesses, fintech disruptor Lula is…

enza Secures $6.75M Seed Funding to Revolutionize African Payments

enza, a rising star in Africa’s fintech landscape, has announced a significant $6.75 million seed funding round co-led by Algebra Ventures and Quona Capital….

Injini Accelerates EdTech Revolution in SA with New Mastercard Foundation Fellowship Cohort

South Africa’s education system faces significant hurdles: socio-economic disparities, unequal resource distribution, and limited access to quality teaching. Many learners are left behind, creating…

Preferental: The Startup Transforming South Africa’s Rental Market with AI

A Startup Revolutionizing Rental Management South Africa’s rental market is fraught with challenges, from tenant rights favoring renters to financial instability caused by high…

Verto Launches Global Business Award to Fuel African Startup Expansion

African startups looking to scale globally now have a new opportunity to access funding, recognition, and resources. Fintech leader Verto has launched the Verto…

Gozem Secures $30M Series B to Fuel Super App Expansion Across Francophone Africa

Gozem, the leading Super App in Francophone Africa, has secured $30 million in Series B funding to fuel its expansion across West and Central…

Koop’s AI Housekeeper: Could This Be the Solution to SA’s Startup Compliance Headache?

Picture this: you’re a South African entrepreneur with a brilliant idea, ready to take on the world. But before you can even think about…

South Africa’s Future as a Tech Powerhouse: Stellenbosch Leads the Charge

South Africa is rapidly emerging as a leading technology hub, with cities beyond traditional business centers stepping into the spotlight. According to a recent…

Nigerian startups can now apply for SIA Startup Foundry Cohort 2

Nigeria’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is buzzing with innovation, yet many founders face significant challenges, from securing funding to gaining market access. The SIA Foundation is…

KZN Growth Fund to Boost Economic Growth

The KZN Growth Fund Agency (KZNGFA) is driving economic transformation in KwaZulu-Natal by prioritizing stakeholder engagement and funding high-impact businesses. With a focus on…

An Unmissable Opportunity for African Healthtech Innovators

Investing in Innovation Africa (i3) is inviting African healthtech startups to participate in its highly anticipated third cohort, offering an unparalleled chance to scale…

Will AI Boost or Break South Africa’s Startup Scene?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping industries across the globe, and South Africa is no exception. According to Google’s Digital Opportunity of Africa report,…

Talent agility: The missing piece in the business agility puzzle

Johann van Niekerk, Co-founder and CEO of Outsized, believes business leaders are overlooking a crucial component in their pursuit of agility – talent agility….

PowerUP, the Clean Cooking Startup, Sparks a Revolution Across Africa

In a significant milestone, PowerUP, the Uganda-based electric cooking start-up, announces the successful initial close of its seed round. Delta40, the Nairobi-based venture studio…

Transforming Compliance for Regulated SMEs: A Game-Changing Alliance between StackGo and iDenfy

Witness the dawn of a new era in compliance solutions as iDenfy, the Lithuania-based RegTech innovator, joins forces with StackGo, the renowned Australian software…

Revolutionizing Credit: How BNPL Innovation is Reshaping the South African Landscape

Navigating Januworry with BNPL Evolution In a bid to combat the challenges of over-indebtedness, South African fintech startup Float is redefining the buy now,…

Africa XYZ’s Vision 2030 Fund I: Empowering 300 Million Youths for a Brighter Tomorrow

The Unemployment Crisis in Africa Africa XYZ, a UK and Rwanda-based Pan-African technology company, addresses the pressing issue of unemployment in Africa through its…

Finnfund Appoints Hanna Loikkanen as Chief Investment Officer

A New Chapter in Finnfund’s Leadership with Hanna Loikkanen at the Helm Finnish development financier and impact investor, Finnfund, is proud to announce the…

Lengo AI empowers Africa’s corner shops with data magic

With their innovative use of artificial intelligence and dedicated field agents, African start-up Lengo AI is ushering in a new era of reliable data…

Financial inclusion: COVA Africa triumphs in CATAPULT

COVA Africa, a cutting-edge insurtech firm from Douala, Cameroon, emerged triumphant at the sixth edition of CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa – Togo Edition. The event,…

Outsized secures Series A funding for global expansion

Outsized, a leading talent-on-demand platform connecting top independent professionals with enterprises, has successfully closed its Series A funding round led by South African venture…

Kenyan edutech start-up Skizaa wins $25 000 prize

In a remarkable achievement for Kenyan education technology, Skizaa Education, a pioneering start-up, has clinched the prestigious $25 000 Cognitive Inc. Prize at Edtech…

Solar car start-up Bako Motors drives sustainable future

Bako Motors, a pioneering Tunisian-German solar car start-up, is making waves in the sustainable transportation sector with their innovative approach to urban mobility. Founded…

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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Startups

SA Business Confidence: Fintech Lula Sounds Alarm on SME Reality

enza Secures $6.75M Seed Funding to Revolutionize African Payments

Injini Accelerates EdTech Revolution in SA with New Mastercard Foundation Fellowship Cohort

Preferental: The Startup Transforming South Africa’s Rental Market with AI

Verto Launches Global Business Award to Fuel African Startup Expansion

Gozem Secures $30M Series B to Fuel Super App Expansion Across Francophone Africa

Koop’s AI Housekeeper: Could This Be the Solution to SA’s Startup Compliance Headache?

South Africa’s Future as a Tech Powerhouse: Stellenbosch Leads the Charge

Nigerian startups can now apply for SIA Startup Foundry Cohort 2

KZN Growth Fund to Boost Economic Growth

An Unmissable Opportunity for African Healthtech Innovators

Will AI Boost or Break South Africa’s Startup Scene?

Talent agility: The missing piece in the business agility puzzle

PowerUP, the Clean Cooking Startup, Sparks a Revolution Across Africa

Transforming Compliance for Regulated SMEs: A Game-Changing Alliance between StackGo and iDenfy

Revolutionizing Credit: How BNPL Innovation is Reshaping the South African Landscape

Africa XYZ’s Vision 2030 Fund I: Empowering 300 Million Youths for a Brighter Tomorrow

Finnfund Appoints Hanna Loikkanen as Chief Investment Officer

Lengo AI empowers Africa’s corner shops with data magic

Financial inclusion: COVA Africa triumphs in CATAPULT

Outsized secures Series A funding for global expansion

Kenyan edutech start-up Skizaa wins $25 000 prize

Solar car start-up Bako Motors drives sustainable future

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