With South Africa getting closer to rolling out a digital nomad visa, it is a mix of good news for the economy but also…
Unfettered ecommerce is now allowed – here’s what startups need to know
In new regulations (downloads as a PDF), South Africa’s Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel has done an about turn on ecommerce — now…
Egyptian fintech Shahry raises $650k investment
Egyptian fintech Shahry has raised $650 000 in a pre-seed investment from Egyptian bank Egbank. The digital lending startup was founded in January last…
Novastar Ventures closes capital raise for $108m fund two
Novastar Ventures has closed the capital raise of a $108-million Novastar Ventures Africa Fund II. The fund will target businesses in East and West…
As businesses re-open, no-touch payment solutions needed for customers
As businesses reopen during level-four lockdown in South Africa, there’s increased demand for contactless (no-touch or remote) payment options. Many businesses are being forced…