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United NationsApr 25, 2022

UN challenges start-ups to re-ignite tourism sector

A global initiative seeks start-ups with innovative solutions that can help the tourism’s recovery in a disruptive way.

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FinastraApr 22, 2022

Finastra collaborates with Microsoft to bring embedded financing options to thousands of businesses with banking-as-a-service

Finastra announces a banking-as-a-service collaboration with Microsoft to bring new lending options to thousands of SMEs.

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Minister touts innovation-active economy to grow SA

Dr Blade Nzimande puts innovation at the forefront of SA’s economic rebuild, as it will unlock business opportunities.

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InjiniApr 13, 2022

New initiative to support edtech entrepreneurs

Non-profit Injini introduces research division to produce insights on SA’s edtech sector and support SMEs.

1:40
IQ LogisticaApr 12, 2022

Agritech firm IQ Logistica unveils mobile farming app

The app monitors farming activities, including contract management, weather reporting, soil moisture and yield reporting.

2:40

Skills Blackboard takes on LinkedIn on skills matching

A group of ambitious, young local developers build a platform to help reduce joblessness in the country.

3:20

JSE taps into capital markets tech to streamline services

The local bourse partners with international capital markets tech firms to digitise capital raising for unlisted companies.

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HelloPayApr 8, 2022

HelloPay targets migrants, SMEs with cashless payments

The local fintech company sees a boom in business, now processing on average 35 000 transactions per day.

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SmartWageApr 5, 2022

HR start-up SmartWage bags $2m in funding

The firm raises R29 million seed funding, which will be used to expand its product and technology team.

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Forge AcademyApr 4, 2022

Digital services helpdesk supports local SMEs

Forge Academy’s Digital Service Desk will be manned by students who completed their 4IR certification this year.

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Swedish AI FundApr 4, 2022

Swedish AI Fund looks to back African start-ups

The organisation seeks to empower and enhance SMEs that are developing artificial intelligence solutions.

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Wits UniversityApr 1, 2022

$3m donation to help Wits light up innovation in Africa

The University of Witwatersrand positions itself as a driver of the continent’s innovation efforts in tech and society.