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Impact of the proposed FICA amendments on crypto asset service providers

On 19 June 2020, The Minister of Finance, in terms of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 38 of 2001 (“FICA”), published proposed amendments to…

Safaricom’s financials show how much stake it owns in the new M-Pesa venture

In 2007, M-Pesa was launched as a product by UK telecommunications company, Vodafone and its subsidiary, Safaricom, the largest telco operator in Kenya. Since then, it has…

Top startup web events in South Africa this week [13/07/2020]

On Friday (17 July), CEO of Transaction Capital, David Hurwitz alongside Head of Commercial Banking at Standard Bank, Craig Polkinghorne, and Divisional Executive for…

SA health-tech startup launches chatbot for high-risk patients

A new automated Chatbot system has been developed to ensure the safety of high-risk chronic patients with the delivery service of necessary medication for…

Black tech company sets sail in SA tech sector

A true rarity in South Africa, Beyond VR, is a black youth-owned tech company that provides state-of-the-art immersive technology to create content for personal…

Inside the unified fibre network project currently taking place in Lagos

If you have moved round in recent weeks, you may have noticed construction along some streets in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria. Apparently,…

Gold is about to hit its highest price in history

The US Fed is printing massive amounts of money with no signs of stopping in sight. In fact, for 30 years up to 2008,…

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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