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Music streaming platform, Audiomack expands to Nigeria

Global free music streaming platform, Audiomack recently announced its expansion to Nigeria, specifically in Lagos. Audiomack expands to Nigeria To this effect, three Nigerians…

Nigerian companies record second highest percentage of global cyberattacks

It is the year of the pandemic, and besides the ensuing economic effects, it appears companies around the globe are dealing with increased rates…

Giraffe secures funding from Unicef innovation fund

Giraffe has received grant funding from Unicef”s innovation fund and will utilise the funding to empower South Africa’s youth to become employable. Founded in…

Onde launches Virtual Ride.Right.Now conference for the ride-hailing business [Sponsored]

Onde, a tech company powering over 200 ride-hailing companies in 70 countries, announces an online edition of Ride.Right.Now – a conference for ride-hailing entrepreneurs. This…

Pitch your business idea #AcerInstaPitch campaign and win

To celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of South Africans, Acer has launched the #AcerInstaPitch campaign, where entrepreneurs can pitch their business idea and possibly win…

Entrepreneur-driven Venture Capital Fund E4E Africa launches in SA

Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs Africa(E4E), a new venture capital fund aimed at building internationally successful businesses owned by South African entrepreneurs has launched. Backed by…

Join UCT GSB Solution Space 2020 E-Track Programme for entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs are encouraged to join cohort two of the 2020 E-Track Programme, a three-part venture acceleration programme aimed at supporting individuals or teams to…

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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