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New $50m fund aims to catalyse South African tech boom

A newly launched venture capital fund is setting its sights on propelling South African and African technology startups to new heights. Conducive Capital, a…

South Africa’s FATF greylisting: A wake-up call for fintech and compliance

South Africa’s recent greylisting by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has sent shockwaves through the nation’s financial and technology sectors. The move, which…

How wider broadband access can help businesses solve their recruitment issues

Investments in infrastructure and more spectrum availability have made it cheaper and easier for operators to roll out mobile broadband networks in both urban…

Xero unveils AI assistant to revolutionise small business accounting

Xero previewed its new AI-powered smart assistant, Just Ask Xero (JAX), at its inaugural Investor Day. JAX aims to transform accounting and advisory services…

HONOR sponsors key ICT summit to boost digital access

HONOR Technologies recently sponsored a major ICT industry event, the ICT Stakeholder Engagement summit, underscoring its commitment to boost digital access and empowerment across…

Cisco teams up with Microsoft and Samsung to improve hybrid meeting experiences

Cisco announced a new partnership with Microsoft and Samsung aiming to enhance collaboration capabilities for hybrid meetings. The companies are introducing integrated video conferencing…

IBM courts SME market with new LinuxONE 4 Express

IBM unveiled a new pre-configured model of its LinuxONE enterprise computing system tailoured for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – the LinuxONE 4 Express….

Savant Build Programme Cohort 3: Empowering Deep-Tech Startups to Drive Green Economy Innovation

Savant, Africa’s leading deep-tech and hardware incubator, accelerator, and venture fund, has launched its Build Programme Cohort 3; an intensive 6-month investment readiness programme….

Float and Peach Payments Partner to Revolutionize SA’s Fintech Landscape

In a game-changing move for South Africa’s fintech and e-commerce sectors, Float, the country’s first credit card-linked instalment platform, has announced a strategic partnership…

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,…

Temu Survey Reveals Price is King for South Africans

Just one year after its launch in South Africa, Temu has become a major player in the country’s e-commerce landscape, reshaping how South Africans…

Purple Elephant Ventures Secures $4.5M Seed Round, Setting Record in Kenya’s Tourism-Tech Scene

In a groundbreaking move for African travel technology, Purple Elephant Ventures (PEV), a Nairobi-based venture studio, has raised $4.5 million in seed financing. This…

Conservio raises $1M to expand sustainable travel

Conservio, the go-to platform for travellers looking to escape into nature, has just landed $1 million in funding to expand its footprint. The investment,…

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,…

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