LG has announced the winners of its Global Ambassador Challenge in South Africa, marking the first time locals have received grants and titles as…
Pan-African fintech Appzone secures $10-million
Based in Lagos, Appzone, a Pan-African fintech software provider that creates proprietary solutions for Africa’s banking and payments industry, has secured $10-million in a Series…
Startups hold unrealistic view on securing VC, angel funding suggests new survey
Over a quarter of South African tech startup founders believe that they will grow their business by securing venture capital (VC) or funding from…
Just 26% of business loans by SA banks go to SMEs reveals OECD survey
Just 26% of business lending by banks in South Africa go to startups and SMEs, which is lower than in a number of other…
Xero to take on traditional accounting software companies
Since Ventureburn reported on Xero’s partnership with Sasfin Bank, we had a chance to speak to the MD for Xero’s operations across EMEA, Gary…
