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R1m boost for women tech entrepreneurs in SA

The MTN Foundation has launched its second annual Women in Digital Business Challenge. This challenge, which reflects its dedication to empowering women in the…

32 start-ups selected for AfricArena’s Safarilex Bootcamp

SeSAfrica’s tech ecosystem is buzzing with excitement following the announcement of 32 trailblazing start-ups set to take centre stage at the AfricArena Safarilex Bootcamp…

AfricArena & EDF to supercharge Africa’s energy ecosystem

AfricArena, Africa’s premier tech accelerator, and Électricité de France (EDF), one of the world’s leading utility companies, have announced a strategic partnership that will…

€10k lifeline for SA start-ups in Irish Tech Challenge

South African start-ups can now apply to receive up to €10 000 (about R200 000) in funding in a local edition of the Irish Tech…

Skills for Success bridges Africa’s ICT gender gap

Digital technologies have ushered in a new era of connectivity and interaction, reshaping the way we work, share experiences, and build communities. However, Sub-Saharan…

Yuppiechef duo invests in Livecopper building fixtures

Andrew Smith and Shane Dryden, co-founders of the South African e-commerce platform Yuppiechef, have made a significant move in the investment arena through their…

Archary ignites BaaS innovation with Ukheshe strategic drive

In the bustling realm of business, Ukheshe, a Banking as a Service (BaaS) and embedded finance enabler, stands as a testament to the extraordinary…

Africa Bridge Fund seeks to build a thriving Africa tech ecosystem

The Africa Bridge Fund wants to change how tech ecosystems are built. Its founders, Kevin Dillon and Frank McCosker, are not seeking to replicate…

MortgageMarket and EasyEquities partner to launch EasyMortgages, unlocking a new era in home loan access for South Africans

MortgageMarket has partnered with investment pioneer EasyEquities to launch EasyMortgages, a fully digital, consumer-first home loan solution now integrated directly into the EasyEquities platform….

ASUS and AMD Launch AI-Driven Expert P Series PCs for South African SMBs

South Africa’s AI PC revolution is officially underway. ASUS, in partnership with AMD, has unveiled its 2025 Expert P Series lineup — a full…

SAVCA CEO Tshepiso Kobile steps down, Nicola Gubb named interim head

The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) has confirmed the departure of CEO Tshepiso Kobile, who leaves the role to pursue…

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…

OP ED: How fintech is shaping SA’s digital payment infrastructure

When we think of financial access, we often think of the ‘front door’ – the point-of-sale, the payment link, the app. But beyond that…

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…

M-KOPA named one of Africa’s fastest growing companies

Pan-African fintech company M-KOPA has once again landed on the Financial Times’ Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies list — marking its fourth consecutive appearance. The…

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,…

Kazang Brings Card Payments to Spaza Shops, Driving Fintech-Fuelled Financial Inclusion

Spaza shops are going digital, and fintech is leading the charge. Kazang, a subsidiary of JSE-listed Lesaka Technologies, is on a mission to digitise…

Flutterwave Launches Accelerate Workshop to Upskill Young Africans in Tech

Africa’s demographic dividend – its booming youth population – often makes headlines. Now, fintech giant Flutterwave is moving beyond rhetoric with its Accelerate Workshop….

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