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Are these SA’s 10 biggest disclosed VC deals so far in 2019? [Updated]

UPDATE (18 July and 23 December 2019): The list and figures have been updated to take into consideration deals in the crypto sector that…

UK government to host workshops for SA startups as part of Prosperity Games

The UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) and the UK-SA Tech Hub is looking for innovative SA startups to take-part in a two-day event…

SA finals of Southern Africa Startup Awards to be held at SA Innovation Summit

The SA Innovation Summit has announced that it will host the SA finals of the Southern Africa Startup Awards (SASAwards) at its summit in Cape Town…

40 African startups prepare for demo day in Seedstars investment programme

Forty African startups are looking to qualify for demo days in four cities across the continent, as part of the first batch of Swiss-based Seedstars‘…

Ntshavheni announces string of new initiatives to boost small business support

The Minister of Small Business Development Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has announced a string of new initiatives, in what could be a major step to improving…

Small business department to partner with Vodacom to roll out four digital hubs

The Minister of Small Business Development Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has announced a partnership with Vodacom to roll out four digital hubs. This, as Ntshavheni also revealed that…

Sefa’s Small Business and Innovation Fund to finance 100,000 startups, SMEs [Updated]

SA small businesses will soon have access to a mixture of grants and loans from the state’s Small Enterprise Finance Agency (Sefa) — through…

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…

French No-Code Pioneer Tinkso Secures Strategic Investment from SA Entrepreneur Henk Pretorius

French no-code development agency Tinkso has sold a majority stake to South African tech entrepreneur and investor Henk Pretorius, marking a major milestone in…

IBM Think 2025: Enterprise Gen AI Moves Beyond the Hype

IBM used its annual Think conference on Monday to introduce new generative AI features designed to help large enterprises overcome the practical challenges of…

Altron FinTech Index signals modest household recovery, but affordability gap persists

South Africa’s middle- and low-income households are showing signs of financial resilience, according to the latest Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI), but the…

The Best Business Loan Options for South African SMEs in 2025

Reliable funding remains one of the biggest barriers facing South African SMEs. Whether covering day-to-day expenses or investing in growth, choosing the right loan…

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,…

Umvuzo Health Turns 21 with a Tech-Driven Medtech Model That’s Redefining Corporate Healthcare

In a market dominated by legacy players and spiralling medical inflation, Umvuzo Health is proving that innovation and inclusion can co-exist. As the Scheme…

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….

SA Business Confidence: Fintech Lula Sounds Alarm on SME Reality

While the latest SACCI Business Confidence Index (BCI) might paint a picture of cautiously improving sentiment among South African businesses, fintech disruptor Lula is…

enza Secures $6.75M Seed Funding to Revolutionize African Payments

enza, a rising star in Africa’s fintech landscape, has announced a significant $6.75 million seed funding round co-led by Algebra Ventures and Quona Capital….

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