SA Government Finalises E-Hailing Regulations
The Department of Transport has officially gazetted the National Land Transport Amendment Act, marking a pivotal change in how e-hailing
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SA Government Finalises E-Hailing Regulations
The Department of Transport has officially gazetted the National Land Transport Amendment Act, marking a pivotal change in how e-hailing
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EdTech: Koa Academy’s Rise in Scalable Online Education
South Africa’s education landscape has changed drastically since the COVID-19 pandemic, making way for alternative, tech-enabled learning models. As
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Why Niche Fintech Startups Are Thriving in South Africa
In South Africa’s fast-evolving fintech sector, smaller, agile and hyper-focused startups are thwarting larger players by focusing on specific
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SA's Float Raises R46 Million in Funding to Accelerate Growth
South African fintech Float has secured R46 million in funding to scale its operations, enhance its proprietary technology, and expand
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African Startup Funding Hits $93M in August 2025 Despite Slowdown
Startup funding across Africa saw a notable slowdown in August 2025, with 33 African startups raising $93 million through $100K+
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Early Traction Metrics for Pre-Revenue Startups
In the fast-paced world of startups, especially those still pre-revenue, early traction metrics are vital indicators of future success. For
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Naspers, Prosus Launch $100K Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge for Women-Led Startups
Global technology giants, Naspers and Prosus have launched the Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge. The initiative offers equity-free grants totalling $100
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SA EdTech Startup The Invigilator Raises R195M for Global Expansion
South African remote assessment platform, The Invigilator, has secured $11 million (over R195 Million) in international equity funding to fuel
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Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs): A Guide for Startups and Investors
For startups navigating the complex journey from idea to market, understanding Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) is no longer optional, it’
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Giga Accelerator Opens Applications for African Tech Startups
The Giga Accelerator, part of the global Giga initiative anchored at the Giga Technology Centre in Barcelona, has officially opened
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Takealot, MortgageMarket Launch Digital Home Loan Platform in South Africa
E-commerce giant Takealot has entered the fintech space through a new partnership with MortgageMarket, South Africa’s first online home
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Guide to Startup Policies and Strategies in Africa
As Africa’s digital economy accelerates, the continent is emerging as a new frontier for startup innovation. Driven by a
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SA Tech Challenge 2025: Winners Revealed, Startups to Attend G20 Summit
The winners of the SA Tech Challenge 2025 have been announced, with six startups named category champions and 30 others
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Investment Rights in Startup Funding: What Founders Must Know
Securing equity investment is a major milestone for any startup. But alongside the capital injection, founders must be prepared to
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Japanese VCs Launch $20M Fund for African and MENA Startups
Japanese venture capital (VC) firms, UNCOVERED FUND (Uncovered) and Monex Ventures, have launched a new $20 million fund targeting early-stage
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Series A Funding Guide: How Startups Secure Venture Capital
As startups grow, so do their funding needs. While early-stage founders often focus on securing pre-seed and seed capital, scaling
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Eskom Launches Renewable Energy Offtake Programme for Businesses
Power utility Eskom, announced a bold step in its clean energy transition: the launch of its inaugural Renewable Energy Offtake
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Startups
SA EdTech Startup The Invigilator Raises R195M for Global Expansion
South African remote assessment platform, The Invigilator, has secured $11 million (over R195 Million) in international equity funding to fuel
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Investment Rights in Startup Funding: What Founders Must Know
Securing equity investment is a major milestone for any startup. But alongside the capital injection, founders must be prepared to
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Why Africa’s Industrial Revolution Needs More VC Backing
While global tech buzz surrounds artificial intelligence (AI) unicorns and software scale-ups, Karabo Makete, Investment Principal at AIONS Ventures, is
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How TransBridj Is Disrupting Property Finance in South Africa
In South Africa, buying property comes with a hefty price tag, not only for the asset itself but also for
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Venture Capital
Why Africa’s Industrial Revolution Needs More VC Backing
While global tech buzz surrounds artificial intelligence (AI) unicorns and software scale-ups, Karabo Makete, Investment Principal at AIONS Ventures, is
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The 'Founder’s Test': How VCs Assess Startup Founders
VCs tend to apply a broader lens when assessing founders. In reality, early-stage investments are largely about people, not just ideas.
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Mineworkers Investment Company: 30 years of Impact Investing
As South Africa celebrates three decades of democracy (31 years to be exact), it also celebrates three decades of impact
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Knife Capital: South African VC Backing Top Tech Startups
Cape Town-based Knife Capital is fast becoming a household name in South Africa’s venture capital (VC) landscape. Established in
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Fintech
Sanlam Fintech Accelerator Now Open
The Sanlam Foundation, in partnership with business development specialist Edge Growth, has opened applications for the Sanlam Group ESD Accelerator
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How One Developer Turned SARB’s Fragmented Data into a User-First Dashboard
Finding a reliable resource for key South African economic stats can be challenging. To solve this issue, developer Karl-Alexander Meier
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Flutterwave Launches 2-day Virtual Accelerator for Young Africans
Fintech firm Flutterwave has launched Flutterwave Accelerate, a free, two day workshop aimed at equipping young Africans with in-demand tech
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Sourcefin and the Black Management Forum announce three-year partnership
The Black Management Forum (BMF) and Sourcefin have signed a three-year partnership aimed at enhancing access to financial resources and
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Stitch Secures $55 Million in Latest Funding Round
Local fintech Stitch has secured an additional $55 million in funding to enhance its end-to-end payment solutions for businesses across
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Happy Pay Partners with Peach Payments to Expand BNPL in South Africa
Happy Pay has entered into a strategic partnership with Peach Payments to broaden its buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) offering across South Africa.
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Yoco Unveils Largest-Ever Product Release to Power Small Business Growth in South Africa
Yoco has today announced the largest product release in its history at Yoco Next: Digital Product Showcase – an online event
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Yellow Card Appoints Kamogelo Mosime as SA Country Manager
Pan-African fintech Yellow Card has appointed Kamogelo Mosime as Country Manager for South Africa, as the company looks to strengthen
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AI
AI Startups in Africa: Investment, Innovation & Talent Trends (2025)
Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) startup ecosystem is gaining momentum and rapidly evolving, presenting a unique blend of untapped investment
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Botlhale AI: Pioneering Inclusive African Language Tech for AI Growth
Botlhale AI is putting African languages at the centre of AI innovation. Discover how this SA startup is building responsible, scalable NLP tools for real-world impact. Read more.
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A Practical Guide to Building AI Agents for your Startup
The world of technology is changing rapidly, from artificial intelligence (AI) to cybersecurity. Of the many AI variants, one that
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Samsung Unveils AI‑Powered Galaxy A56, A36 & A26 5G with New SOS+ Service
Samsung launched its latest Galaxy A series devices - the Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A26 5G
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