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Report: African tech startups receive funding boost in 2016

The number of African tech startups receiving funding in 2016 has risen by almost 17% compared to the previous year, a new report found….

Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology is calling all SA tech entrepreneurs

The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) is looking for SA techies and entrepreneurs to join their next group of trainees. The programme aims to provide…

Fintech company Entersekt shows phenomenal growth

Over the past twelve months, fintech company Entersekt has handled over one billion transactions, with 60-million of those coming from South Africa. The company…

d.light raises US$10.5-million in funding

Solar energy enterprise, d.light has raised a combined US$10.5-million in funding from Norfund (US$5-million in equity) and Beyond the Grid and the Shell foundation…

Lulalend CEO on fairer finance opportunities for small businesses

As we’ve mentioned before, SMEs are the lifeblood of the South African economy – providing for over 60% of employment across the country. But…

Startup Grind Cape Town to host David Campey, Roger Norton at next talk

The first Startup Grind Cape Town event, which takes place on 19 January, will feature Lean Iterator co-founders David Campey and Roger Norton. The pair…

Is market research a lost art for entrepreneurs?

In decades past, entrepreneurs didn’t have nearly as much access to data and information. Yet, that didn’t seem to stop them from doing market…

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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