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How to make your business investable

There are two sides to the business investment equation. Financial institutions and venture capitalists need to offer suitable investment packages and correctly identify suitable…

Synatic Secures $2.5 Million in Seed Extension Funding

Local data automation and integration startup, Synatic, has secured an additional $2.5 million (+- R42 million) in a seed extension funding round led by…

An interview with Chipper Cash VP, Wiza Jalakasi

Ventureburn has its own podcast, Venturepod. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Castbox, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Anchor and Stitcher (Google Podcasts and Overcast…

This is why Nestlé launched its Hatcher innovation platform

Nestlé, the consumables giant, recently launched Nestlé Hatcher whose “fundamental goal is to work collaboratively with start-ups to identify sustainable and scalable solutions that…

Cisco on the state of Africa’s startup landscape

I recently sat down with Conrad Steyn, CTO for Cisco Sub-Saharan Africa, to chat about the state of startups and SMMEs in South Africa…

Docklands Ventures acquires SA parking startup, ParkUpp

South African parking startup, ParkUpp, has been acquired by real estate investment company Docklands Ventures, owned by ex-JLL Chairman for Sub-saharan Africa, Mark Bradford….

South African HR software startup, Wamly, secures second round investment

Wamly, the video interview software startup founded by Francois de Wet in 2018, has secured a 2nd round investment from South African venture capital…

Action Plan for Gauteng to support innovation is underway

Innovation and entrepreneurship have been identified as key drivers of the South African economy, but challenges such as lack of funding, talent, skills and…

SA startup DigsConnect partners with Student.com to expand globally

South African student accommodation marketplace DigsConnect has partnered with global site Student.com to expand its presence globally. The partnership will let the local startup…

SA fintech partners with rising global fintech to foster financial inclusion in SA

Innovative and ground-breaking local fintech Ukheshe Technologies has partnered with new-kid-on-the-block Chipper to help in the global fintech’s rollout and implementation of digital payment…

Top web startup events in South Africa [13/09/2021]

For this week’s line up of startup focused web events, there will be coverage on everything entrepreneurs need to know when raising funding online,…

The City of Cape Town say it’s committed to supporting job growth

The City of Cape Town has announced that it is increasing its efforts to support the startup and enterprise sector to spur on job…

Startup partners with Telkom to launch translation platform for SA languages

Telkom has partnered with South African startup Enlabeler to launch an AI platform that translates speech into text and provides transcription services for local…

Nigerian healthtech expands into 11 cities across East and West Africa

Abuja-based healthtech startup Field Intelligence has announced that its expansion into 11 markets namely; Rivers, Edo, Kaduna, Kano, Enugu, Delta and Kwara States in Nigeria, and…

Moove raises $23 million in Series A funding round

Sub-Saharan mobility and vehicle finance company Moove has announced it has raised $23 million (R341 million) in a Series A funding round. The latest…

JASIRI brings on mental healthtech Vimbo to support entrepreneurs

The JASIRI Talent Investor programme, supported by Allan and Gill Gray Philanthropy, has brought on mental health offering Vimbo Health to support August’s new…

ZwartTech launches Talent Foundation to equip Africans with digital skills

Lagos-based ZwartTech has announced the launch of its new edtech, Zwart Talent Foundation (ZTF) in a statement today. The foundation aims to equip young…

Johannesburg insurtech startup Pineapple secures R80m in funding

Johannesburg-based car insurance startup Pineapple has announced it has closed its Series A funding round with R80 million secured from investors. The company announced…

Naspers invests R34m in local insurance advice app Ctrl

Naspers has announced it will invest R34 million in startup Ctrl, a short-term insurance marketplace digital platform that connects clients, brokers, and insurers. The…

SA startup Envisionit Deep AI wins $50k at Cisco global challenge

South African startup Envisionit Deep AI has won $50 000 at the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge with its healthcare solution, Radify. The startup…

Imperial donates R1-million for healthtech to Unjani Clinics

Leading SA logistics provider Imperial Logistics has shown further support of the Unjani Clinic network (Unjani Clinics) through the donation of R1-million towards the…

Wayja releases SA’s first peer-to-peer betting app

Joburg-based startup Wayja launched its cashless peer-to-peer betting platform earlier this month. The application allows users to connect with friends and make cashless wagers…

Five African startups to receive $5000 SAIS grant

Five African startups have received a $5000 funding grant from Southern Africa Innovation Support Programme (SAIS) and Seedstars, a private Swiss-based tech company. The…

Huawei’s All-Optical smart-home showcase unleashes a new era of home connectivity in Africa

Broadband Africa Forum 2024

Applications for the 2025 Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship are open

Africa’s AI Revolution: Reclaiming the Digital Narrative

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

Carlos Tavares exit doesn’t solve Stellantis issues

What is Northvolt worth for German car companies?

Jaguar rebranding creative is crazy – good?