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Support SMEs to combat SA unemployment, plead experts

South Africa’s unemployment rate has eased marginally to 32.7%, but the number of graduates and young people applying for social development grants is still…

Covid-19 slows investments in East African start-ups

A recent survey of tech start-ups across East Africa reveals that whilst investment levels remained relatively stable over the last twelve months, the heart…

FSAT Labs: These 16 start-ups made the cut

South Africa’s FSAT Labs incubator has announced the selection of 16 start-ups for its tenth cohort, with a focus on empowering women and climate-tech…

New venture studio: Factor[e] Ventures launches Delta40

Delta40, a new venture studio dedicated to increasing incomes and tackling climate change in Africa through the building and investment of technology-driven ventures, has…

Burger Index raises $1.3m to expand F&B analytics platform

Spanish AI start-up Burger Index has secured $1.3 million in seed funding to expand its services in the Gulf Cooperation Council region. The funding…

Bamboo joins SSNUP to boost farmers’ resilience

Bamboo Capital Partners, a specialist impact investor in emerging and frontier markets, has joined the Smallholder Safety Net Upscaling Programme (SSNUP) as an impact…

Countdown begins for AfricArena’s innovative Jhb summit

AfricArena’s Johannesburg Summit is fast approaching, and the excitement is palpable in the African technology ecosystem. This year’s summit promises to be a game-changer,…

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…

IBM’s z17 Mainframe: Is This the Future of Enterprise AI?

The legacy of the mainframe looms large. With its deep ties to the history of computing, IBM’s mainframe platform has long been a symbol…

Why MVNOs are gaining ground — and how Huge NXTGN is accelerating the shift

For over a decade, Jason Harmsen has worked in a corner of the mobile industry that few consumers fully understand — but more of…

How UVU Accelerate is Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa

South Africa’s startup scene, while vibrant, still grapples with a persistent challenge: a significant gender gap. Recent data paints a worrying picture, with reports…

AI in Recruitment: How Blue Pearl is Transforming Hiring for Modern Businesses

The hiring landscape is evolving rapidly, with companies under pressure to identify and onboard the right talent faster than ever. Traditional recruitment methods, often…

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….

MGX’s $2 billion investment in Binance marks historic institutional backing

MGX’s $2 billion investment in Binance marks the first institutional backing of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, signalling a major shift in institutional confidence…

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…

Preferental: The Startup Transforming South Africa’s Rental Market with AI

A Startup Revolutionizing Rental Management South Africa’s rental market is fraught with challenges, from tenant rights favoring renters to financial instability caused by high…

Verto Launches Global Business Award to Fuel African Startup Expansion

African startups looking to scale globally now have a new opportunity to access funding, recognition, and resources. Fintech leader Verto has launched the Verto…

Gozem Secures $30M Series B to Fuel Super App Expansion Across Francophone Africa

Gozem, the leading Super App in Francophone Africa, has secured $30 million in Series B funding to fuel its expansion across West and Central…

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