The telco’s fintech arm has launched a new Rent-to-Own smartphone programme, offering 4G and 5G-enabled devices for as little as R10 a day. What…
SA’s slowing economy, political volatility no concern for Swiss angel investors
South Africa’s current political volatility and the slowing economy is no concern for a group of six Swiss angel investors who have contributed to…
SA SME Fund is not aimed at venture capital sector, says CEO
South Africa’s R1.5-billion SA SME Fund is not aimed at boosting the country’s nascent venture capital (VC) sector, but rather at helping already profitable mid-sized companies to…
SA VC firm Knife Capital expands to UK in deal with former rugby star Bob Skinstad
Venture capital (VC) firm Knife Capital has expanded to London after introducing UK-based Draper-Gain Investments as a strategic investor. It follows Knife Capital’s management buyout…
SA lending platform Prodigy Finance chose London for ‘pro-business regulation’
Cape Town founder of multi-million dollar lending platform Prodigy Finance Cameron Stevens says the “pro-business” regulation of the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority was key in his decision…
