Fintech and Logistics Dominate African Start-up Funding in H1 2026
African startups raised $1.35 billion in the first half of 2026 (excluding exits), but the headline figure masks an
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South Africa Dominates “2025 Fastest-Growing Companies” List
South African businesses have made a strong showing on the Financial Times’ 2025 Fastest Growing Companies list, securing 51 out
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WomHub’s Playbook: Building Resilient Women-Led STEM Startups
As the tech ecosystem in South Africa continues to grow, women-led STEM ventures continue to face challenges such as
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Applications Open for K-Startup Grand Challenge
The K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC) has opened applications for non-Korean startups looking to expand into the Korean and
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Why VCs Must Invest in South African Tech Startups
South Africa is one of the leading countries in Africa when it comes to technology. With notable tech infrastructure, a
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Top SA Startups to Watch in 2025
The startup ecosystem in South Africa is thriving in 2025, ranking 52nd globally - ahead of countries like Serbia. South Africa’
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African Startups Defy Odds: April 2025 Funding Surge Hits $343M
African startups raised $343 million across 30+ deals in April 2025, marking a 43% year-on-year increase and signalling
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Venture Capital in South Africa: A Startup’s Guide
Venture capital (VC) funding is a critical tool for startups, particularly those operating in South Africa and across Africa. For
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Why Customer Experience Is Crucial for Startup Success
Tech companies build innovative products, solutions and apps that bring convenience into our lives. When scaling and developing, new tech
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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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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
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Government Withdraws Proposed VAT Increase; Rate Stays at 15%
South Africa’s value-added tax (VAT) rate will remain at 15% from 1 May 2025, after the Minister of
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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
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