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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Peach Payments Acquires West-African Payments Gateway PayDunya
Peach Payments has agreed to acquire PayDunya, a West-African payment platform marking its entry into mainland Francophone Africa. The
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OPEC Fund Approves Over $600M in New Financing To Drive Development
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) has approved over $600m in new development financing to support sustainable infrastructure,
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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
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Yoco turns 10: From Access Pioneer to Product-Driven Innovator
Local fintech company Yoco marks a significant milestone in its journey this year as the company marks 10 years since
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Hybrid by Design: Unlocking Government Budget Efficiencies
In an era where budget efficiencies for South Africa are more critical than ever, a clear digital strategy is emerging
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ICASA ICT Report Shows Growth in Mobile Connectivity in SA
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has released its 10th State of the ICT Sector Report, offering a
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Johannesburg Unveils Free Wi‑Fi at Rea Vaya Bus Stations to Boost Digital Inclusion
The City of Johannesburg through its municipal entity the Metropolitan Trading Company (MTC) has launched an initiative to provide free
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Applications Open for TIA x Savant Seed Fund
Applications for the seed fund run by technology incubator Savant in partnership with the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) are officially
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PropTech Innovator Launchbase Achieves R4.8 Billion in Sales
Launchbase has reported a significant milestone of over R4.8 billion in property sales using its proprietary software and creative
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Darkies in Tech Unveils Startup Competition, The Titan’s Turf
Darkies in Tech (DIT) has announced its first ever startup pitching competition, The Titan’s Turf. The competition will see
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Valor, World’s First First Voice-Activated Panic Super App Launches in SA
Valor, the only voice-activated panic super app – brought to you by BYY Strategic Services – has launched in South Africa.
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Blue Pearl Revolutionises Recruitment with IBM Watsonx AI for Faster, Smarter Hiring
Blue Pearl, a cloud solutions and ICT resourcing specialist, has introduced an AI-driven recruitment platform which leverages IBM'
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