YouTube is working on a ‘Lite’ version of its Premium subscription plan, one that offers an ad-free experience but with fewer of the other…
Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [08/04/2020]
Johannesburg-based startup Epione.net launched epione.net in Zimbabwe today. The offering, already available in South Africa, is an online pre-screening symptom checker that connects stakeholders…
Southern African VC sector invested over R1bn in 2017 reveals Savca report [Updated]
Southern African venture capital (VC) funds invested over R1-billion in startups and early-stage companies last year. This, while the number of reported South African VC…
Savca announces inaugural industry awards in line with 20th anniversary
The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (Savca) has announced the launch of the inaugural Savca Industry Awards. The annual sector accolades…
SAVCA CEO: we need to be ‘realistic’ about SA’s growing VC sector [Q&A]
Venture capital is on the rise in South Africa. According to a recent survey by Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA)…
