African Startup Funding Hits $1.4 Billion in H1 2026 as June Sparks Recovery
African start-ups raised close to $1.4 billion in funding during the first half of 2026, delivering a funding
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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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South African Startup Community Wolf Receives R8 million in Funding
Local WhatsApp-based safety platform Community Wolf has secured an R8 million (approximately £340,000) investment, in a funding round
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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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