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SA regtech Intergreatme out to raise R24m through crowdfunding site Uprise.Africa

UPDATE (10 December 2019): While Intergreatme’s equity crowdfunding campaign closed with the startup having raised a total of R32,601,000 against a targeted raise of…

Up to 100 startups to be selected for next month’s Africa Moves’ Big Summit

Up to 100 African startups will receive an all-expenses paid invitation to attend the Africa Moves’ Big Summit which takes place between 17 and…

Here are the African innovators, startups taking part in this year’s MIT Solve event

At least nine African startups will take part in this year’s Solve at MIT event which kicks off tomorrow (7 May) at the Massachusetts Institute…

Help existing accelerators to grow over creating new ones finds Village Capital report

Equipping and strengthening organisations that support African entrepreneurs will can help drive investment across the continent, a new report by Village Capital suggests. The report…

Andza competition to offer SA startups chance at nettting up to R10m in funding, acceleration

The SA Innovation Summit and the SA SME Fund have launched the Andza competition which aims to give startups a chance at netting up…

Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [5/5/2019]

For those in Cape Town this week, Uhuru Spaces founder and Girl Hype CEO Baratang Miya will talk about how to ensure that artificial intelligence…

Paris-bound: Meet AfricArena’s 10 startups set to showcase at VivaTech

AfricArena has announced the names of 10 startups selected to join its delegation to the fourth edition of annual French tech conference VivaTech. VivaTech…

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….

Injini Accelerates EdTech Revolution in SA with New Mastercard Foundation Fellowship Cohort

South Africa’s education system faces significant hurdles: socio-economic disparities, unequal resource distribution, and limited access to quality teaching. Many learners are left behind, creating…

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