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Taking responsibility for using AI for good in Africa

Artificial intelligence is enriching various aspects of our business and private lives: it drives the business strategies, operations and marketing activities of our enterprises…

Supply chain start-up Suplyd closes $1.6m funding round

Suplyd, an Egypt-based start-up that digitizss supply chain operations for the MENA region’s hotels, restaurants, and catering (HORECA) industries, announced their $1.6M pre-seed round…

Recycling start-up exits the Edge Growth Action ESD Fund

A 100% black-owned recycling start-up, Mpilenhle Recycling in KwaZulu-Natal, has become another example of how growth support initiatives are integral to drive entrepreneurs to…

Technology trends affecting the security sector in 2023

The fact that technology has become pervasive in our personal and work lives is not news. This is largely due to the benefits that…

Rentoza, SaaS and subscription-based models as the future of commerce

This interview was edited for clarity. Rentoza, a South African company founded by Mishaan Ratan and three other friends in 2017, has evolved its…

How small business funding has changed in 2022

Fintech company GroWise Capital, a specialist small business funder, has identified key changes in the funding industry the past year. These include application data,…

Apply now to join Accra-based MEST class of 2024

Applications are open for the 2024 cohort of the MEST training programme – a 12-month initiative physically hosted in Accra and designed to give…

Africa’s AI Revolution: Reclaiming the Digital Narrative

When Steven De Backer speaks about artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa, he doesn’t just discuss technology — he articulates an urgent narrative of empowerment….

South Africa’s Deskless Workers: A Workforce Under Strain

The vast majority of South African deskless workers love their jobs, despite challenges like low wages and unreliable transport. This striking insight emerges from…

AWS Skills Centre: Empowering South Africa’s Digital Future

When the AWS Skills Centre opened in Cape Town last year, its mission was bold yet simple: to make cloud computing accessible to everyone,…

How AI is Rewriting Urban Planning in Developing Regions

AI urban development technologies unveiled at the 29th UN Climate Change Conference promise to transform how we understand and plan cities in developing regions….

Transforming Healthcare in Africa with Technology

South Africa is leading a transformative initiative to modernise the healthcare market in Africa, tackling one of the continent’s most persistent challenges: inefficient pharmaceutical…

How forex trading is transforming startup investment strategies

Forex trading has become a pivotal force in the landscape of startup investments, altering traditional investment strategies. As you explore the nuances of this…

How One Energy Project Could Reshape Climate Action

A transformative renewable energy project is reshaping the conversation around climate action as nations prepare for November’s COP29 climate talks. The initiative, which demonstrates…

South Africa’s online grocery boom signals digital shift

South Africa’s online grocery sector is witnessing unprecedented growth, with market projections suggesting a surge to R80 billion (approximately $5 billion USD) by 2026….

Talent agility: The missing piece in the business agility puzzle

Johann van Niekerk, Co-founder and CEO of Outsized, believes business leaders are overlooking a crucial component in their pursuit of agility – talent agility….

PowerUP, the Clean Cooking Startup, Sparks a Revolution Across Africa

In a significant milestone, PowerUP, the Uganda-based electric cooking start-up, announces the successful initial close of its seed round. Delta40, the Nairobi-based venture studio…

Transforming Compliance for Regulated SMEs: A Game-Changing Alliance between StackGo and iDenfy

Witness the dawn of a new era in compliance solutions as iDenfy, the Lithuania-based RegTech innovator, joins forces with StackGo, the renowned Australian software…

Revolutionizing Credit: How BNPL Innovation is Reshaping the South African Landscape

Navigating Januworry with BNPL Evolution In a bid to combat the challenges of over-indebtedness, South African fintech startup Float is redefining the buy now,…

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