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HouseMe secures ‘multi-million’ rand deal, declines to reveal who investors are

While Cape Town based proptech startup HouseMe last week announced that it had secured what it calls a “multi-million” rand investment — the company’s co-founder…

Are these the four biggest SA tech acquisitions of 2018?

As 2018 comes to an end SA tech entrepreneurs can look back on a year of four big acquisitions. As usual, no one is…

Six African startups selected for GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator Innovation Fund

The GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator Innovation Fund’s third cohort is comprised of 11 startups

Are these the 10 biggest disclosed African tech startup deals of 2018? [Updated]

A whole lot of money. That’s what over 60 African tech startups raised this year. While not every startup wanted to disclose how much they…

SA fintech startup takes second place at Techcrunch Startup Battlefield Africa

Ahead of its expected launch to market next year, SA fintech startup Bettr last week scored a major victory — by being placed second at TechCrunch Startup…

PIC, UIF partner to launch R2bn fund for startup companies in SA

The SA government on Friday (14 December) launched a R2-billion fund to help small business startups that create jobs and contribute towards the growth…

Section 12J VC incentive a good start, but government can do more [Opinion]

The world of startups is a risky choice for an investor. But there is a clever way you can reduce that risk, and that…

Memecoins Outperform All Crypto in 2025 But South Africans Should Tread Carefully

In a tough year for crypto, one sector has bucked the trend: memecoins. According to a Storible x NFTevening study, memecoins are the only…

New MDIF Programme Backs Media Startups Across Southern Africa with Funding and Growth Support

As Southern Africa’s startup economy accelerates, the region’s independent media sector risks falling behind—underfunded, under pressure, and under threat. Enter Amplify Southern Africa, a…

AI Revolution for SMMEs – Opportunities and Legal Pitfalls for South African Startups

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming South Africa’s small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs). By cutting costs, streamlining operations, and opening new markets, AI is…

AfriLabs’ 2024 Impact Report Charts Path to $1 Trillion Digital Economy

In a tough funding climate, Africa’s largest network of innovation hubs has bucked the trend. AfriLabs, now spanning 514 hubs in 53 countries, directly…

MTN Group Fintech’s Mandela Day campaign is about much more than hygiene kits

By now, most Mandela Day campaigns follow a familiar script: brief acts of corporate kindness, obligatory photos, and promises to “give back.” MTN Group…

Old Mutual SMEgo has launched the 2025 Entrepreneur Mental Wellbeing Survey, a national initiative that puts the mental health of small business owners at…

Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa Joins AWIEF 2025

With just four months to go until the 11th edition of the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF), organisers have announced a keynote…

Perfecto AI Introduces Agentic Testing for Africa’s Fast-Moving Tech Ecosystem

Perforce Software has launched Perfecto AI, a new agentic AI testing solution designed to eliminate the time, complexity and fragility of traditional test automation….

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…

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