With South Africa getting closer to rolling out a digital nomad visa, it is a mix of good news for the economy but also…
AfricArena crowns top start-ups at Jo’burg summit
AfricArena, Africa’s leading start-up accelerator, has announced the winners of its Johannesburg summit. The event showcased innovative start-ups from the region, with winners in…
Africa’s VC industry growing slowly: $4.8b raised in 2022
Africa’s venture capital (VC) industry experienced a downturn in 2022, with only $4.8 billion raised in the continent, according to Oliver Dickson, an SAFM…
TROOP raises $11m for South Africa expansion
TROOP, the global developer of corporate meeting technology and services, announced that it has secured $11million (about R201 million) in Series B funding to…
Taxing mobile money hampers financial inclusion in Africa
Mobile money services have been instrumental in driving financial inclusion across Africa. However, taxation policies imposed by governments could have unintended consequences on the…