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3 in-demand digital jobs and the traits needed to get hired

Digital skills have never been more important in the workplace than they are now. According to SAP Africa’s new report, “Africa’s tech skills scarcity…

Tech start-ups: Thrive by thinking differently

Discover the power of innovative decision-making frameworks for tech start-ups and unlock the path to success. Ean Barnard from Finch Technologies has some tips…

Real-time insights key to unleashing customer growth

In today’s volatile economic climate, maintaining a durable and resilient business while staying connected with customers has become more critical than ever. According to…

Sentech Africa Tech Week: 7 key takeaways

Sentech Africa Tech Week 2023 shed light on two critical issues plaguing the continent: the persistent unemployment crisis and the growing technology divide. The…

Adapt and lead: Thriving in SA’s business landscape

Embrace adaptability and foster creative leadership to thrive in South Africa’s challenging business landscape, pleads Keith Stevens and Andy Sutcliffe. By staying agile in…

Ozow paves way for financial inclusion in SA payments

Despite the fact that 80% of South Africans have a bank account, nearly 40% of all transactions are still made in cash, leading to…

Hlalefang turns culinary dreams into business success

Hlalefang Mzingwane, from Rouxville in the Free State, has transformed her love for food into a booming and sustainable business, inspired by her mother’s…

South Africa’s MSMEs Still Locked Out of Funding – New Report Calls for Radical Reform

South Africa’s smallest businesses are doing the heavy lifting – but they’re still being left behind. A new report by Finfind, in partnership with…

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…

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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