The country’s unemployment rate saw a negative spike of 31.9% in the third quarter of 2023, which marked the first time the unemployment rate…
Accelerator or incubator: Which is right for your SME?
Accelerator and incubator programmes are becoming more popular among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa. These programmes provide SMEs with expert advice,…
Four African startups join tenth Catalyst Fund Inclusive Fintech cohort
Global tech accelerator Catalyst Fund, managed by BFA Global, has announced its tenth cohort of fintech companies that are building solutions designed to improve…
Accelerators helping women-led startups in emerging markets can win up to $25,000 in IFC ScaleX initiative
International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) have launched a call for applications for the IFC ScaleX, a performance-based initiative that will…
Applications now open for health focused accelerator in Africa
The Making More Health (MMH) accelerator, organised by Ashoka, is currently in its fourth year and aims to unlock the potential for growth, impact,…
