In a move that signals a major leap forward in generative AI, OpenAI has quietly rolled out ChatGPT-5, its most advanced model to date….
Cape Town VC firm HAVAÍC secures $25m second close to power next wave of African tech startups
HAVAÍC, a leading venture capital firm headquartered in Cape Town, has announced the second close of its $50 million African Innovation Fund 3, bringing…
South Africa’s MSMEs Still Locked Out of Funding – New Report Calls for Radical Reform
South Africa’s smallest businesses are doing the heavy lifting – but they’re still being left behind. A new report by Finfind, in partnership with…
SAVCA CEO Tshepiso Kobile steps down, Nicola Gubb named interim head
The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) has confirmed the departure of CEO Tshepiso Kobile, who leaves the role to pursue…
SA-born AURA raises €13.5m (R270m) Series B to take on US emergency response market
South African emergency tech startup AURA has secured €13.5 million (~R270 million) in Series B funding, marking a major milestone in its mission to…
