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The cryptocurrencies that have outperformed bitcoin

Over the longer-term Bitcoin’s astonishing price performance has been eclipsed by other smaller alternative cryptocurrencies Twelve months ago, bitcoin was trading at $5 355….

Local fintech launches buy now pay later interest-free feature

Johannesburg-based fintech startup Payflex has launched the buy now pay later for local shoppers in South Africa. Local consumers will be able to purchase items…

SA biomedical engineering startup receives funding

Cape Town-based multi-medical device development startup Impulse Biomedical has secured an undisclosed amount in a venture capital investment from Futuregrowth. Impulse Biomedical has secured an undisclosed…

Top startup web events in SA this week [29/03/21]

Focusing on entrepreneurship, this week’s lineup of events will shed light on how to raise capital, an insight into the legal foundations of starting…

Africa’s largest data science hackathon for students to take place

Hosted by Zindi, UmojaHack Africa 2021, a data science hackathon for students will take place from 27-28 March 2021, and participating students from across…

Local data automation startup receives $1-million in funding

Johannesburg-based data automation tech startup Synatic has secured $1-million in a seed funding round led by UW Ventures with participation from Allan Gray and…

SA’s largest online broker expands footprint in Africa

CMTrading, South Africa’s largest online broker and a leader in the international markets, has opened up an office in Lagos, Nigeria. CMTrading expands to…

MTN Group Fintech’s Mandela Day campaign is about much more than hygiene kits

By now, most Mandela Day campaigns follow a familiar script: brief acts of corporate kindness, obligatory photos, and promises to “give back.” MTN Group…

Old Mutual SMEgo has launched the 2025 Entrepreneur Mental Wellbeing Survey, a national initiative that puts the mental health of small business owners at…

Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa Joins AWIEF 2025

With just four months to go until the 11th edition of the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF), organisers have announced a keynote…

Perfecto AI Introduces Agentic Testing for Africa’s Fast-Moving Tech Ecosystem

Perforce Software has launched Perfecto AI, a new agentic AI testing solution designed to eliminate the time, complexity and fragility of traditional test automation….

SAVCA 2025 Industry Awards Spotlight Africa’s Most Ambitious Private Capital-Backed Innovators

With the nomination deadline fast approaching, the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) has issued a final call for entries for…

Ecentric and MoneyBadger Partner to Bring Bitcoin Payments to South African Retailers

Cape Town-based payments leader Ecentric has announced a strategic partnership with MoneyBadger to bring Bitcoin payments to the forefront of mainstream retail in South…

MzN Unveils AI “Digital Teammate” to Supercharge Small NGO Fundraising

MzN International, a global social enterprise focused on helping mission-driven organisations scale impact, has officially launched the first of four AI-powered “Digital Teammates” designed…

Cape Town Creatives Can Now Work for Free at Africa’s First Creative-Tech Hub

A new wave of opportunity has arrived for the city’s creative sector. The timbuktoo Creative Hub, the first of its kind in Africa, has…

Why 3 Out of 4 South African SMEs Still Can’t Raise Capital

World SME Day on 27 June is supposed to be a celebration of entrepreneurial grit. But for most small businesses in South Africa, it…

Huawei Cloud and Elenjical Solutions Partner to Accelerate Financial Digital Transformation in Africa

As Africa’s financial sector races toward digital transformation, one thing remains clear: legacy infrastructure is still a massive drag on progress. Now, Huawei Cloud…

Five Ways to Back South Africa’s Young Entrepreneurs

Youth unemployment in South Africa remains one of the country’s most urgent socio-economic challenges. Yet, the solution many continue to champion is also one…

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…

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