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World Mobile launches hybrid network into Zanzibar sky

World Mobile is launching its unique hybrid mobile network supported by low altitude platform balloons in Zanzibar. The balloons are the first to officially…

Battery energy storage systems to boost reliability and the adoption of renewable energy [Sponsored]

Despite historic declines in economic activity in 2020, we still saw a high intensity of load shedding. The trend of increasing hours of load…

Social Enterprises lead the Top 5 Startups shortlist

South Africa’s Top 5 Most Exciting Startups is a celebration of our resilient local entrepreneur ecosystem that is brought to you in collaboration with…

Vumela Fund backs Kusini Water expansion

The FNB Business and Edge Growth investment vehicle Vumela Fund has announced a new deal with Gauteng-based clean watertech start-up Kusini Water. This investment…

SAVCA findings: How Venture Capital can solve unemployment

South Africa’s unemployment figures are among the highest in the world and this inequity means many people live in poverty. Venture Capital may be…

Join DJ Sbu and Crypto University for interactive workshop

DJ Sbu and Grey Jabesi (aka Grey BTC) and CEO and founder of Crypto University, will lead a workshop that is aimed at anyone…

How SMMEs can leverage fintech to get a leg up

It’s now a lot easier and faster for SA’s small businesses to access funding thanks to the influence of fintech. These solutions combine technology and…

Novare Holdings anchors R2.8 billion Investment

In a bold move linking African capital with American industrial innovation, Novare Holdings, a leading South African institutional investment firm, has committed to anchor…

Investors Finding Their Way Back to the Kenyan Market

After weathering a series of economic challenges over the past few years, Kenya is once again capturing the attention of global investors. With a…

African VC Market Rebound

The venture capital landscape across South Africa and the broader African continent is entering a period of cautious recovery and renewed opportunity, following two…

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…

Africa Bridge Fund seeks to build a thriving Africa tech ecosystem

The Africa Bridge Fund wants to change how tech ecosystems are built. Its founders, Kevin Dillon and Frank McCosker, are not seeking to replicate…

MortgageMarket and EasyEquities partner to launch EasyMortgages, unlocking a new era in home loan access for South Africans

MortgageMarket has partnered with investment pioneer EasyEquities to launch EasyMortgages, a fully digital, consumer-first home loan solution now integrated directly into the EasyEquities platform….

ASUS and AMD Launch AI-Driven Expert P Series PCs for South African SMBs

South Africa’s AI PC revolution is officially underway. ASUS, in partnership with AMD, has unveiled its 2025 Expert P Series lineup — a full…

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…

Nedbank backs SwiftVEE’s PrysWys to bring fintech to the farm gate

South African agri-tech startup SwiftVEE has secured a strategic collaboration with Nedbank Agribusiness, aimed at streamlining access to agricultural inputs through embedded finance. Under…

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…

EmpowaEntrepreneurs 2025 Targets Africa’s High-Growth Founders and Investors

South Africa is set to host one of the continent’s most anticipated gatherings for entrepreneurs and investors — the EmpowaEntrepreneurs Funding Summit, taking place…

Outcomes-Based Funding Delivers Real Jobs for SA Youth – A New Model for SME-Led Growth

A new outcomes-based employment model is quietly reshaping how South Africa tackles youth unemployment — and it’s delivering results. The Jobs Boost Outcomes Fund,…

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