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Are Financial Officers Human?

Gone are the days when financial officers were mere “bean-counters” tucked away in remote corners of the office. Today’s finance professionals have emerged as…

Cybersecurity Threats Persisted Through South Africa’s Elections

South Africa’s recent elections unfolded against a backdrop of heightened cybersecurity concerns, with the nation facing a surge in digital attacks that targeted critical…

South African e-commerce boom challenges retail leaders

As South Africa’s e-commerce sector hurtles towards a projected value of R400 billion by 2025, traditional retailers are scrambling to keep pace. A recent…

How Mid-Sized Firms Can Harness Data for Success

In today’s challenging economic climate, businesses of all sizes are seeking ways to gain a competitive edge and optimise efficiency. For mid-sized enterprises, the…

Uber and Metropolitan Team Up to Tackle Youth Unemployment in South Africa

Metropolitan Collective Shapers (MCS) and Uber have launched a joint initiative to provide free transportation for young job seekers in South Africa. The programme…

AWS & Anthropic step up the AI game for the African economy

African businesses are set to gain a significant technological edge as Amazon Web Services (AWS) introduces Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet to its Amazon Bedrock…

Ethical AI: More Than Just a Buzzword

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to dominate headlines globally, questions about its ethical implementation and regulatory compliance loom large. For Vishala Panday, Head: Compliance…

Nigerian startups can now apply for SIA Startup Foundry Cohort 2

Nigeria’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is buzzing with innovation, yet many founders face significant challenges, from securing funding to gaining market access. The SIA Foundation is…

Savant Build Programme Cohort 3: Empowering Deep-Tech Startups to Drive Green Economy Innovation

Savant, Africa’s leading deep-tech and hardware incubator, accelerator, and venture fund, has launched its Build Programme Cohort 3; an intensive 6-month investment readiness programme….

Float and Peach Payments Partner to Revolutionize SA’s Fintech Landscape

In a game-changing move for South Africa’s fintech and e-commerce sectors, Float, the country’s first credit card-linked instalment platform, has announced a strategic partnership…

KZN Growth Fund to Boost Economic Growth

The KZN Growth Fund Agency (KZNGFA) is driving economic transformation in KwaZulu-Natal by prioritizing stakeholder engagement and funding high-impact businesses. With a focus on…

An Unmissable Opportunity for African Healthtech Innovators

Investing in Innovation Africa (i3) is inviting African healthtech startups to participate in its highly anticipated third cohort, offering an unparalleled chance to scale…

Will AI Boost or Break South Africa’s Startup Scene?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping industries across the globe, and South Africa is no exception. According to Google’s Digital Opportunity of Africa report,…

Temu Survey Reveals Price is King for South Africans

Just one year after its launch in South Africa, Temu has become a major player in the country’s e-commerce landscape, reshaping how South Africans…

Purple Elephant Ventures Secures $4.5M Seed Round, Setting Record in Kenya’s Tourism-Tech Scene

In a groundbreaking move for African travel technology, Purple Elephant Ventures (PEV), a Nairobi-based venture studio, has raised $4.5 million in seed financing. This…

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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