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Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [28/11/2016]

Looking to get into the South African startup scene or scratch up on some of your skills? Well, you’ve come to the right place….

This startup wants to be the Google for your personal data

Picture this: It’s an awfully busy day. In midst of all the chaos an email lands in your inbox, from your boss demanding certain…

Q&A with Hannah Clifford, general manager of Nairobi Garage

The Nairobi Garage is one of Africa’s largest co-working spaces. Since its launch this time last year, the company has hosted a range of…

Global Entrepreneurship Network announces top 10 finalists

The Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), an entrepreneurial platform, aims to find the most innovative and promising startups around the world. GEN has announced the…

Top African startups participating in Slush 2016

One of Europe’s leading startup events, Slush, will take place from 30 November to 1 December in Helsinki,Finland. With over 15 000 attendees and…

CEO of The Creative Counsel pledges R50m to assist young entrepreneurs

CEO of The Creative Counsel Ran Neu-Ner has pledged R50-million in order to help young entrepreneurs with their businesses. The initial R10-million will be distributed during…

DocFox partners with global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright

Fintech startup, DocFox, has announced a partnership with Norton Rose Fulbright, a global law firm, which aims to provide companies with a simpler way to…

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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