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Unlock wealth abroad: 5 surprising offshore investment facts

Amidst economic uncertainties, South Africans are seeking financial stability. Pieter Koekemoer, head of personal investments at Coronation, shares key insights on offshore investing, highlighting…

Outsized secures Series A funding for global expansion

Outsized, a leading talent-on-demand platform connecting top independent professionals with enterprises, has successfully closed its Series A funding round led by South African venture…

Top 20 African start-ups vie for ASIP Accelerator glory

Startupbootcamp AfriTech, Africa’s premier sector-agnostic tech accelerator, has announced the 20 start-ups that have qualified for the final selection days of its sought-after ASIP…

EXAH & Lucky Beard to transform business engagement

In a move set to shake up the way businesses approach marketing and customer engagement, EXAH, a leading Salesforce implementation partner, has joined forces…

Game-changing proptech: Lisa launches in SA

In a move set to shake up South Africa’s commercial real estate landscape, Dutch-based technology platform Lisa BV is launching its smart leasing platform…

Kenyan edutech start-up Skizaa wins $25 000 prize

In a remarkable achievement for Kenyan education technology, Skizaa Education, a pioneering start-up, has clinched the prestigious $25 000 Cognitive Inc. Prize at Edtech…

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…

French No-Code Pioneer Tinkso Secures Strategic Investment from SA Entrepreneur Henk Pretorius

French no-code development agency Tinkso has sold a majority stake to South African tech entrepreneur and investor Henk Pretorius, marking a major milestone in…

IBM Think 2025: Enterprise Gen AI Moves Beyond the Hype

IBM used its annual Think conference on Monday to introduce new generative AI features designed to help large enterprises overcome the practical challenges of…

Altron FinTech Index signals modest household recovery, but affordability gap persists

South Africa’s middle- and low-income households are showing signs of financial resilience, according to the latest Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI), but the…

The Best Business Loan Options for South African SMEs in 2025

Reliable funding remains one of the biggest barriers facing South African SMEs. Whether covering day-to-day expenses or investing in growth, choosing the right loan…

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,…

Umvuzo Health Turns 21 with a Tech-Driven Medtech Model That’s Redefining Corporate Healthcare

In a market dominated by legacy players and spiralling medical inflation, Umvuzo Health is proving that innovation and inclusion can co-exist. As the Scheme…

Kazang Brings Card Payments to Spaza Shops, Driving Fintech-Fuelled Financial Inclusion

Spaza shops are going digital, and fintech is leading the charge. Kazang, a subsidiary of JSE-listed Lesaka Technologies, is on a mission to digitise…

Flutterwave Launches Accelerate Workshop to Upskill Young Africans in Tech

Africa’s demographic dividend – its booming youth population – often makes headlines. Now, fintech giant Flutterwave is moving beyond rhetoric with its Accelerate Workshop….

SA Business Confidence: Fintech Lula Sounds Alarm on SME Reality

While the latest SACCI Business Confidence Index (BCI) might paint a picture of cautiously improving sentiment among South African businesses, fintech disruptor Lula is…

enza Secures $6.75M Seed Funding to Revolutionize African Payments

enza, a rising star in Africa’s fintech landscape, has announced a significant $6.75 million seed funding round co-led by Algebra Ventures and Quona Capital….

Injini Accelerates EdTech Revolution in SA with New Mastercard Foundation Fellowship Cohort

South Africa’s education system faces significant hurdles: socio-economic disparities, unequal resource distribution, and limited access to quality teaching. Many learners are left behind, creating…

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