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New Proptech Africa association launches to promote sector to property industry

Africa’s fast-growing property sector is expected to benefit dramatically in years to come from the emergence of a vibrant proptech startup ecosystem. This is…

BECO Capital closes $100m MENA-focused tech startup fund

Dubai-based early-stage venture capital (VC) firm BECO Capital has announced it has closed a capital raise for a $100-million Middle East and North Africa…

IFC invests $1m in Flat6Labs Tunisia’s Anava Seed Fund to support women entrepreneurs

The World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced that it is investing $1-million in Flat6Labs Tunisia’s Anava Seed Fund. IFC said in a…

Qwballies launches startup challenge for queer, non-binary, trans women

Non-profit organisation Queer Women in Business + Allies (Qwballies) is calling on queer African women to apply for its QWB+A Startups Pitch Challenge. Qwballies…

NYDA grant helped grow my sales by over 15% says entrepreneur

Thanks to a R38 000 grant from the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) her company received last year, Nathi Lena has been able to grow…

Meet the Ghanaian and Nigerian teams in FbStart Accelerator’s 2019 cohort

Facebook and Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) have announced the teams selected for the second cohort of the FbStart Accelerator. The accelerator, which launched its first…

VC4A announces 12 startups selected for its 2019 Series-A Venture Showcase

African funding platform VC4A has announced the 12 companies selected for its 2019 Series-A Venture Showcase. The founders of the 12 companies will showcase their…

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…

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…

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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