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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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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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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Applications Open for 2025 BRICS Women’s Startup Contest
Applications are now open for the 2025 BRICS Women’s Startups Contest, organised by SEBRAE under Brazil's BRICS
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Sourcefin and the Black Management Forum announce three-year partnership
The Black Management Forum (BMF) and Sourcefin have signed a three-year partnership aimed at enhancing access to financial resources
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Google Announces 2025 Cloud Partners of the Year Winners
Google has announced this year's 2025 Google Cloud Partner of the Year winners. These companies have leveraged Google
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Visa Tap-to-Phone Adoption Grows to 200%, Notably in Small Businesses
Visa has announced that its tap-to-phone (TTP) has experienced a 200% increase in adoption over the past year,
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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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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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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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Competition Tribunal Unveils Ruling Blocking Vodacom-Maziv Transaction
The Competition Tribunal has issued a detailed ruling prohibiting the Vodacom- Maziv transaction, citing significant concerns over reduced competition in
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