Ghana Startup Ecosystem 2025: Top Sectors, Funding Trends & Policy Insights
Ghana, long recognised for its gold and political stability is increasingly carving out a reputation as a rising African innovation
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Startup Profile: How AURA Is Disrupting Emergency Response with Smart Tech
In a world where emergency response can be the difference between life and death, South African startup AURA is stepping
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Equity vs Debt Funding for Startups: SAFEs, Valuation & Dilution Explained
When it comes to funding a startup, most founders immediately think of equity investments. Debt financing, by comparison, remains a
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Wave Secures €117M to Expand Mobile Money in Africa
African financial services startup, Wave Mobile Money (Wave), has secured €117m (+$2.4 billion) in debt financing to expand its
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Lesaka Technologies to Acquire Bank Zero in R1.1 Billion Deal
Lesaka Technologies (Lesaka) is set to acquire digital Bank Zero for up to R1.1 billion, pending regulatory approvals. The
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Legal Essentials for SA Startup Founders: Vesting & Cap Tables
At StartupClubZA’s recent Founder Day in Johannesburg, a legal masterclass - hosted by Adrian Dommisse of Dommisse Attorneys unpacked
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South Africa Launches Online Stores for Local Products and SMMEs
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) in partnership with Proudly South African (Proudly SA), has announced the launch
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Google Selects 15 African AI Startups for 2025 Accelerator Programme
Google has announced the 15 African startups selected for its Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9 programme. These startups
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Naspers Reports 20% Revenue Growth and 18x E-Commerce EBIT Surge in 2025
Technology investor Naspers has reported robust growth for the financial year ending 31 March 2025, driven by a strong performance
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Takealot Reports Strong Growth Amidst Amazon South Africa Competition
The Takealot Group, South Africa’s leading e-commerce player, has reported significant growth for the second half of 2025, despite
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Grindstone Ventures, MIC Back Chicken Bar in Female Founder Startup Fund
Grindstone Ventures and the Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC) have announced the first participant of their female founder funding programme: Chicken
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Key Challenges South African Startups Face in Going Global
South African startups are securing increasing interest from venture capitalists (VCs), angel investors, government-backed initiatives and private equity. While many
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South Africa Joins $1B Global Programme to Decarbonise Industry
South Africa has been selected as one of seven countries to participate in a $1 billion global investment initiative by
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