Acer Africa has launched a refreshed portfolio of devices aimed at South African students, just in time for the new academic cycle. Designed for…
SA downgrade ‘nearly irrelevant’ to startups – Michael Jordaan
South Africa’s downgrade to junk status earlier this month by two rating agencies may have depressed Michael Jordaan, one of the country’s most respected venture…
Exclusive: ‘Government won’t match private sector in R1.5bn SME fund’
The SA government has no immediate plans to match the R1.5-billion that 48 large companies have committed to the SA SME Fund, National Treasury…
Finfind initiative to link SA lenders with entrepreneurs seeking finance
SA banks and lenders may soon be able to use a finance-matching platform to source entrepreneurs looking for finance, if a new initiative piloted…
Geeks on a Plane dinner details SA startup ecosystem
The Geeks on a Plane (GOAP) dinner hosted by Wesgro and Silicon Cape provided many insights into the investment landscape in SA and Africa….