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Dell ranks Johannesburg 28th out of 50 in support of women entrepreneurs

Computer company Dell has ranked Johannesburg 28th out of 50 global cities in fostering high-potential women entrepreneurs, in its 2017 Women Entrepreneur Cities Index (WE Cities)….

18 SA tech firms to meet with Silicon Valley’s Indus Entrepreneurs Global

Tech founders from 18 South African startups and companies are hoping to get some valuable networking done this morning as they rub shoulders with…

10 digital nomads to jet into Cape Town to promote city as remote worker hotspot

Ten digital nomads and startups from London will jet into Cape Town for a week in October, in an initiative aimed at promoting the African…

SA drone startup Aerobotics secures R8m in funding from 4Di, Savannah Fund

Aerial data-analytics specialist Aerobotics has secured a joint R8-million seed-funding round from South African venture capital company 4Di Capital and the Savannah Fund in…

Over 500 girls trained in SA through Technovation programme

Technovation, a global technology programme, has helped train over 10 000 girls in 78 countries, including over 500 from South Africa, since its launch seven years…

Q&A: Only 4% of girl learners keen to work in tech, enter sector says Naidoo

The Standard Bank Incubator is working against the notion that women are not interested in careers in tech, says Jayashree Naidoo, head of the Standard Bank…

Is seven days enough time for startups to be on YEI’s accelerator programme?

Is seven days enough time for startups to network, learn and secure investment while on an international accelerator programme? This is the question South…

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…

Mastercard and enza Join Forces to Supercharge Fintech Innovation in Africa

The fintech boom in Africa just received a major infrastructure boost. Mastercard has partnered with enza, a fast-rising payment solutions company, to unlock direct…

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…

Investors Finding Their Way Back to the Kenyan Market

After weathering a series of economic challenges over the past few years, Kenya is once again capturing the attention of global investors. With a…

African VC Market Rebound

The venture capital landscape across South Africa and the broader African continent is entering a period of cautious recovery and renewed opportunity, following two…

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…

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…

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,…

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