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Nine startups selected for next phase of UCT GSB e-Track Venture Exploitation Programme

Nine South African startups participating in the latest e-Track Venture Exploitation Programme (VEP) at the UCT Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) Solution Space…

City of Cape Town launches programme to expand businesses in Atlantis

The City of Cape Town has launched a business expansion and retention programme to help local businesses and startups in Atlantis. The programme will…

New car tech startup launches in Cape Town

Launched in August 2020, ServiceMyCar is a new car tech startup that focuses on providing a technological solution and platform to combat the challenges…

First virtual Google for Startups Accelerator Africa graduates announced

The first virtual class of Google for Startups Accelerator Africa has announced its 20 graduates which are from seven different countries across the continent. 20…

WIN: SMEs stand a chance to win R10 000

Founders of South African SMEs are encouraged to participate in a national survey and win R 10 000 in cash. Finfind, one of South…

TikTok launches elevator pitch for SA entrepreneurs

Globally popular social media platform, TikTok has partnered with The Gritti Fund, the world’s first purpose-driven and happiness-focused investment fund alongside renowned global entrepreneurs to…

The face of the future for techpreneurs [Opinion]

The University of the Western Cape’s Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) hosted a webinar entitled ”Technpreneurship”Is this a viable option for your future”. …

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…

Mastercard and enza Join Forces to Supercharge Fintech Innovation in Africa

The fintech boom in Africa just received a major infrastructure boost. Mastercard has partnered with enza, a fast-rising payment solutions company, to unlock direct…

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…

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…

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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