Entrepreneurship

Finnfund Appoints Hanna Loikkanen as Chief Investment Officer

A New Chapter in Finnfund’s Leadership with Hanna Loikkanen at the Helm Finnish development financier and impact investor, Finnfund, is proud to announce the…

10 things I’ve learned from nearly two decades of entrepreneurship

Some milestones have a habit of sneaking up on you. One day, for example, you’re feeling the rush of finishing your last Matric exam…

Enter Now To Be The Next Entrepreneur of the Year®

Sponsored by Business Partners In recognition of the unwavering determination and success of South African entrepreneurs, we proudly announce the launch of the Business…

Zoie Health closes pre-seed round to fund expansion and growth

Impact investor E Squared Investments participated in a HealthTech transaction led by 4DX Ventures in a pre-seed extension funding round into Zoie Health. According…

E Squared backs clean energy entrepreneur to help advance the renewables sector

E Squared Investments (E Squared) has facilitated investment backing to Allan Gray Fellow (a graduate of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation), Ms. Adhila Mayet…

Daniel Shin Excels in Fintech Innovation With PortOne Global

Sponsored by Easylink Studio The rapidly evolving fintech (or financial technology) industry has spurred the introduction of new technologies along with adaptations for existing…

Diaspora fosters entrepreneurship in Africa, finds World Mobile

New research by mobile network operator World Mobile reveals that members of the African diaspora living in Europe are increasingly investing in and financing…

Service SMMEs can fuel economic growth in SA

The importance of SMMEs to the African economy is well recognised. According to the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, eight out of every…

How businesses can empower SMEs in South Africa

In a nation beset by unemployment, it is vital to provide new work opportunities. Experts warn South Africa’s collective future will remain unknown unless…

What young Zimbabwean entrepreneurs need to succeed

Anzisha Prize managing editor Didi Onwu travelled to Zimbabwe to document the young entrepreneurs changing the face of business in that country. She shares…

Digital Africa Ventures combines entrepreneurial passion with targeted funding to support SA’s underserved tech start-ups

For as long as they can recall, Thandeka Xaba and Nonkululeko Komanyane have been entrepreneurs at heart. This entrepreneurial spirit is evident in both…

Africa’s Business Heroes Unlocking Impact at Scale – Creating 5,000 jobs and Raising USD $77 million

Sponsored by Africa’s Business Heroes Africa is home to unparalleled entrepreneurial innovation, disruption and growth. But while the continent has no shortage of talent…

New Google.org Fellowship to empower African entrepreneurs

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) and Google announced an inaugural Google.org Fellowship to provide one million additional Africans with access to TEFConnect, as part…

African entrepreneurs can now apply for $5000 seed capital

African entrepreneurs with business ideas or existing businesses under 5 years, are encouraged to apply now for $5000 seed capital, mentorship, business management training…

The City of Cape Town launches booster programme for local entrepreneurs

The City of Cape Town has partnered with the University of Western Cape (UWC) to launch a three-year training programme for entrepreneurs. The programme…

City of Cape Town calls for Women in Business programme applicants

The City of Cape Town and Cape Innovation & Technology Initiative (CiTi) has put out a call for female entrepreneurs to apply for the…

EO Cape Town launches Bootcamp to Boardroom programme for entrepreneurs

The Entrepreneur’s Organisation (EO) in Cape Town has launched a nine-month ‘Bootcamp to Boardroom’ programme to assist local startups. The free programme will offer…

South African startups helping to solve global challenges

South African entrepreneurs are known for many things: optimism in the face of adversity, thrifty creativity, the ability to pivot when circumstances change, and…

Fintech Black Pay partners with Ithala Bank to fund KZN entrepreneurs, community

Fintech Black Pay and Durban-based Ithala SOC Limited have partnered to offer R250 million for township and rural development. The partnership will see the…

Legal advice for entrepreneurs: the ABCs of Due Diligence

Investor funding can be the lifeblood of a start-up. However, most investors will want to conduct a due diligence investigation on a business before…

Hackathon aims to grow the township economy through digital solutions

Silicon Cape and the United States Embassy in South Africa will host a virtual hackathon over the weekend of 19 and 20 June 2021….

Top startup web events in SA this week [07/06/2021]

This week’s events see an exciting mix of opportunities spanning across a range of sectors, from big business to ICT, digital pay solutions and…

Top startup web events in SA this week [31/05/21]

Entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to learn more about alternative funding options and more in this week’s online events. Ventureburn has updated its existing…

Sam Altman vs. Elon Musk: Why OpenAI Isn’t for Sale (Even for $97.4 Billion!)

The HONOR X9c Unbreakable AI Smartphone

The Rise of Agentic AI: How Autonomous AI is Transforming Manufacturing

South Africa’s Future as a Tech Powerhouse: Stellenbosch Leads the Charge

GreenYellow South Africa Invests €10 Million in Energy Efficiency Projects Across Southern Africa

Nigerian startups can now apply for SIA Startup Foundry Cohort 2

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

Golf 8.5 update with lots of Life

Tariffs trump US new car affordability needs

GS3 Emzoom R Style review