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Nigerian music startup MePlaylist nets investment from Beyoncé’s father

Lagos-based music startup MePlaylist has netted an undisclosed amount in investment from global investors, including Mathew Knowles, the father and former manager of artists…

Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [30/03/2020]

In just a few days SA small businesses and startups can expect more details from financiers Business Partners on how to access funding from…

World Bank launches AG Innovation Challenge to address food security in SADC region

The World Bank Agriculture Observatory, together with Draper University and innovation platform InnMind, are calling on innovators to take part in the AG Innovation…

10 tips for entrepreneur investors during the Covid-19 time [Listicle]

With everything that’s currently going on, Covid-19, social distancing and volatile markets, it is essential to focus on your current business investments and ensure…

Meet the 7 startups selected for Nigeria’s Ventures Platform, Lasric’s Covid-19 challenge

Seven startups have been selected by Nigeria’s Ventures Platform and the Lagos State Science and Research and Innovation Council (Lasric) to take part in…

Nearly 15 000 firms register on SA’s Covid-19 Bizportal as essential service providers [Updated]

UPDATE (30 March 2020): The Minister of Trade, Industry and Economic Development Ebrahim Patel on Friday (27 March) said in a statement that the…

Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [27/03/2020]

South Africans woke today to day one of a 21-day lockdown. To get through this period, SA startups can register as an essential service…

SAVCA 2025 Industry Awards Spotlight Africa’s Most Ambitious Private Capital-Backed Innovators

With the nomination deadline fast approaching, the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) has issued a final call for entries for…

Ecentric and MoneyBadger Partner to Bring Bitcoin Payments to South African Retailers

Cape Town-based payments leader Ecentric has announced a strategic partnership with MoneyBadger to bring Bitcoin payments to the forefront of mainstream retail in South…

MzN Unveils AI “Digital Teammate” to Supercharge Small NGO Fundraising

MzN International, a global social enterprise focused on helping mission-driven organisations scale impact, has officially launched the first of four AI-powered “Digital Teammates” designed…

Cape Town Creatives Can Now Work for Free at Africa’s First Creative-Tech Hub

A new wave of opportunity has arrived for the city’s creative sector. The timbuktoo Creative Hub, the first of its kind in Africa, has…

SA SMBs are AI-Ready – ASUS Report Shows Local Businesses Are Already Seeing Real ROI

South African SMEs are not just AI-curious—they’re AI-ready. A new report from ASUS, titled the 2025 Future of SMBs, reveals that 77% of South…

Ocellics Reinvents Fund Factsheets with Automation-Driven Platform for Investment Managers

In an industry where speed, accuracy, and trust are non-negotiable, one software company is quietly transforming the way investment managers manage a critical aspect…

AWIEF 2025 Awards Nominations Now Open

Africa’s entrepreneurial energy is surging and it’s women who are leading from the frontlines. With less than a month to go, entries are now…

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…

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…

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…

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