African Startup Funding in 2026: Is Equity Investment Returning?
African startup funding reached $2.16 billion in the first nine months of 2026, remaining broadly stable year on year.
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Zero Carbon Charge Secures R100 Million from DBSA for Off-Grid EV Network
Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE), a Cape Town-based startup pioneering a national network of off-grid solar powered electric vehicles
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Venture Studios in South Africa: Models & Comparison
Venture building is one of the strongest ecosystem enablers in South Africa. Venture builders play a crucial role in helping
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Minister Gazettes New B-BBEE Policy Amendments for Telecoms
Minister Solly Malatsi of the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) issued a government gazette notice on 23 May
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Top Global VC Firms Fuelling South Africa’s Startup Boom in 2025
As the startup ecosystem in South Africa (SA) expands and grows, there is a significant increase in international investors. From
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Samsung Galaxy S25+ Review: Business Features & AI Tech
A few weeks ago, Tech Africa received the opportunity to review Samsung’s newest flagship model the Galaxy S25+. Marketed
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Johannesburg Ranked Best Startup Ecosystem in South Africa in 2025
Johannesburg has overtaken Cape Town to become South Africa’s leading startup ecosystem, according to the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem
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SA Govt Launches R1 Million Tech Challenge
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation's (DSTI) Innovation Bridge Portal, in partnership with the Council for Scientific
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AURA Raises R273M to Expand Emergency Response Tech to US
Emergency response platform AURA has secured R273 million (€13.5 million) in a Series B funding round co-led by
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Top Tech Incubators and Accelerators in South Africa (2025 Guide)
South Africa’s tech and startup ecosystem is steadily gaining momentum, with major hubs such Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban
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SAVCA CEO Tshepiso Kobile Departs Organisation
The South African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) has announced the departure of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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UJ and Google Partner to Boost Youth Cybersecurity Skills
The Johannesburg Business School at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), in partnership with Google.org have launched a two-year
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Everything You Need to Know about the SA Startup Act Movement
South Africa has a strict regulatory framework designed to protect the interests of South Africans and local businesses. While many
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