F5.5G Leap-forward Development of Broadband in Africa The Africa Broadband Forum 2024 (BBAF 2024) was successfully held in Cape Town, South Africa recently, under…
Despite global outlook African startup investors can get high returns [Opinion]
The global investor outlook is shifting quickly downward, with many macro approaches underperforming due to risks from trade wars, political uncertainty and inflation. Yet…
Venture capitalist questions why so few women involved in angel investing in SA
Why are there so few women angel investors in South Africa? It’s a question that continues to puzzle local venture capitalist Andrea Bohmert. “I…
World Bank launches accelerator programme for African digital startups
The World Bank has announced the launch of XL Africa, an acceleration programme aimed at supporting 20 top digital startups from Sub-Saharan Africa. XL Africa…
SABAN launches to support early-stage startup investors in SA
On 11 November, several organisations within the SA startup community came together to launch the South African Business Angel Network (SABAN). The aim of…
