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Governance and startups: moving beyond the red tape

For the South African government to achieve its goal of creating five million jobs over ten years, the SME sector would need to grow…

Seedstars World 2014 startup competition kicks off in April

Seedstars World has recently announced that it’s gearing up to continue its global startup competition for emerging markets and fast-growing startup scenes in 2014….

MallForAfrica links overseas ecommerce sites to Nigeria’s growing consumers

As Nigeria’s middle class continues to grow, the demand for luxury and consumer shopping is only set to increase. Online shopping has started to…

Funding, partners, tax: how SA entrepreneurs can get the most out of their money

Big match temperament is a prerequisite for entrepreneurship. As an entrepreneur you have to make big decisions on a daily basis that impact various…

China’s mobile commerce 2014 reveals online shopping habits [Infographic]

We know that China’s ecommerce market is set to see US$274.5 billion in spending in 2014, but how much of that will be done…

How SA’s SteadiDrone is bringing awesome flying ‘copters to the world

The use of UAVs (or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) has ruled the headlines over the last few years. These flying machines, also known as drones,…

SA’s Stanchion Payment Solutions heads to Europe, sets sight on global market

South African company Stanchion Payment Solutions has recently opened up its European regional office based in London. The tech company focuses on implementing, managing…

Flow Unveils World’s First Shoppable Audience Marketplace – A Fintech-Led Revolution in Digital Targeting

In what could be the biggest disruption to audience targeting since cookies began to crumble, South African commerce media startup Flow has officially launched…

Cape Town VC firm HAVAÍC secures $25m second close to power next wave of African tech startups

HAVAÍC, a leading venture capital firm headquartered in Cape Town, has announced the second close of its $50 million African Innovation Fund 3, bringing…

Binance Pay Unlocks Everyday Crypto Spending in South Africa

Crypto is no longer just for traders and hodlers. With Binance Pay now live across South African online stores through partnerships with Peach Payments…

Memecoins Outperform All Crypto in 2025 But South Africans Should Tread Carefully

In a tough year for crypto, one sector has bucked the trend: memecoins. According to a Storible x NFTevening study, memecoins are the only…

New MDIF Programme Backs Media Startups Across Southern Africa with Funding and Growth Support

As Southern Africa’s startup economy accelerates, the region’s independent media sector risks falling behind—underfunded, under pressure, and under threat. Enter Amplify Southern Africa, a…

AI Revolution for SMMEs – Opportunities and Legal Pitfalls for South African Startups

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming South Africa’s small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs). By cutting costs, streamlining operations, and opening new markets, AI is…

AfriLabs’ 2024 Impact Report Charts Path to $1 Trillion Digital Economy

In a tough funding climate, Africa’s largest network of innovation hubs has bucked the trend. AfriLabs, now spanning 514 hubs in 53 countries, directly…

MTN Group Fintech’s Mandela Day campaign is about much more than hygiene kits

By now, most Mandela Day campaigns follow a familiar script: brief acts of corporate kindness, obligatory photos, and promises to “give back.” MTN Group…

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…

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…

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