Startups

Applications for African startup E-Track Programme now open

The E-Track Programme, run by the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB), is looking for applicants for its fifth cohort of African startups. Applications…

Alphacode Incubate fintech programme puts out call for applicants

The AlphaCode Incubate programme has put out a call for early-stage fintech startups to apply to be part of its 2022 cohort. Applications for…

South African agri-fintech HelloChoice secures investment from Standard Bank

South African agri-fintech startup HelloChoice has finalised a major investment from Standard Bank following several partnerships. The 25% equity deal with the bank will…

Edtech Ambani wins R1million prize at MTN Business App of the Year Awards

Local language edtech Ambani Africa has walked away with multiple top honours at the 2021 MTN Business App of the Year Awards. The app…

Payment company Zip to acquire Johannesburg fintech Payflex

Australian payment company Zip has announced it will acquire South African Buy-Now Pay-Later (BNPL) fintech service PayFlex. The acquisition will see Zip grow the…

Cape Town healthtech Aviro secures funding

Cape Town-based healthtech Aviro Health has secured an undisclosed amount of funding in a pre-series A funding round led by ASISA ESD Fund (managed by Edge…

Cape Town gears up for 2021 SA Innovation Summit

Cape Town is getting ready to host the 2021 annual SA Innovation Summit, a three-day event that brings tech startups and investors together. The…

Startup partners with Telkom to launch translation platform for SA languages

Telkom has partnered with South African startup Enlabeler to launch an AI platform that translates speech into text and provides transcription services for local…

EO Cape Town launches Bootcamp to Boardroom programme for entrepreneurs

The Entrepreneur’s Organisation (EO) in Cape Town has launched a nine-month ‘Bootcamp to Boardroom’ programme to assist local startups. The free programme will offer…

Nigerian startup Sabi reaches 150 000 small businesses, $1.2 billion in sales

Lagos-based startup Sabi has announced it has hit the milestone of over 150 000 small business users on its marketplace platform. Developed and operated…

South African startups helping to solve global challenges

South African entrepreneurs are known for many things: optimism in the face of adversity, thrifty creativity, the ability to pivot when circumstances change, and…

Seedstars calls for startup entries to global Digital Democracy Challenge

Seedstars has called for entries into its global Digital Democracy Challenge, a hackathon that aims to find solutions to promote digital democracy. The challenge…

Fintech Black Pay partners with Ithala Bank to fund KZN entrepreneurs, community

Fintech Black Pay and Durban-based Ithala SOC Limited have partnered to offer R250 million for township and rural development. The partnership will see the…

What to do if your business owes SARS money

Filing taxes can be stressful and time-consuming at the best of times, and this year small businesses are already in a tough spot. Individuals…

Cape Town startup turns fantasy football local with FantasyGo

What started as a discussion on a couch turned into an idea to launch a South African fantasy football platform by the founders of…

Local lithium-ion battery manufacturer I-G3N secures R20m investment

South African battery manufacturer I-G3N has secured R20 million in investment to help the company grow and promote renewable energy on the continent. The…

SA payments platform Yoco raises $83m in funding

South African payments platform Yoco has announced that its Series C round of funding has raised $83 million — or R1.2 billion — for…

SA startup Envisionit Deep AI wins $50k at Cisco global challenge

South African startup Envisionit Deep AI has won $50 000 at the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge with its healthcare solution, Radify. The startup…

Cybersecurity is more than a tech issue – it’s a business problem too

A concerning number of South African companies are not prepared for the inevitability of a cyberattack despite the significant financial and reputational risks, according…

Expert tips for SMEs this tax season

We’re approaching tax filing season here in South Africa, so it’s time for small business owners to get their information in order and ready…

The secret to levelling up your business

When Uber and Spotify partnered up a few years ago to give users custom music for their rides, it was a massive win/win for…

How OneDayOnly grew its eCommerce business

Local eCommerce giant OneDayOnly has been operating for 11 years and has shared its steps to success with us at Ventuerburn. OneDayOnly provides insight into…

The business benefits of Using an Open Source Cloud

Even before the pandemic led to increased remote work migration, many organisations were becoming increasingly reliant on cloud solutions to streamline systems and workflow….

Study reveals South Africa’s global ranking for Digital Quality of Life

Cape Town’s MyCiTi to discontinue cash loading on myconnect card

Engen Pitch & Polish winners secure R1-million in prizes

SA entrepreneurs’ pet gear brand wins global award

Nestlé partners with local tech startup to empower informal waste reclaimers

Your biggest questions about the HUAWEI nova Y60 answered

Nintendo Switch OLED gets price for South Africa

Apple launches iOS 15: The biggest highlights

Road test: Ford Ranger XLT Double Cab FX4 4×4

VW launches mobile game tie-in for local Golf GTi 8 launch

Three great cars under R400 000 in South Africa