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What’s in store for crypto in 2023

It’s no surprise that 2022 was a memorable year for the cryptocurrency markets. Everything that could go wrong did – the year the black…

Top 5 data privacy trends that will shape 2023

Prompted by the dramatic global upswing in cybercrime, an increasing number of businesses across the industry spectrum are coming to a better understanding of…

SA company embarks on four-day work week – with full pay

Exhaustion, burnout and illness seem to be the trademark of modern working life. But what if companies could “cure” employees by giving them more…

Africa set to be next global technology hub, say experts

It’s no secret that technology across Africa is burgeoning at unprecedented rates. Homegrown innovations that speak to socio-economic bottlenecks are plenty due to increased…

Climatetech is about more than just saving the planet’

Investing in climatetech is critical to the future – not only of South Africa but the world as a whole, argues Matthew Cruise, head…

SA private equity firm partners with Irish-based fund

Innov8 Group Holdings, a South African private equity firm focused on bringing innovative technologies to the African medical industry through its investments, announced its…

Healthtech can learn from Africa’s fintech revolution

Founders Factory Africa chief executive Bongani Sithole looks at what the healthtech industry can learn from Africa’s fintech revolution. Covid-19 had a profound impact…

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,…

Umvuzo Health Turns 21 with a Tech-Driven Medtech Model That’s Redefining Corporate Healthcare

In a market dominated by legacy players and spiralling medical inflation, Umvuzo Health is proving that innovation and inclusion can co-exist. As the Scheme…

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….

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…

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….

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…

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