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Google backs SA gaming firm in R300m funding deal
Digital payments and mobile games publisher Carry1st will grow its offerings and team, after multimillion-rand funding.
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Women Entrepreneurship for AfricaJan 19, 2022

100 women-led start-ups get WE4A financial backing

The candidates will receive €10 000 in grant funding and three months of technical support, as part of the Women Entrepreneurship for Africa programme.

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FetolaJan 17, 2022

Accelerator seeks innovative green economy SMEs

Business growth solutions company Fetola invites green start-ups to apply for its 18-month Circular Economy Accelerator programme.

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MultiChoice GroupJan 7, 2022

Finalists selected for MultiChoice Accelerator Programme

The pay-TV operator shortlists six SMEs that will pitch to a global start-up investment community as part of its accelerator programme.

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World Economic ForumDec 24, 2021

Pandemic drives SME demand for tech adoption

A WEF study indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased demand for more adoption and integration of digital technology among SMEs.

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MTNDec 22, 2021

MTN-backed Ayoba app clocks 10m active monthly users

The mobile operator says in its two years of existence, the super app has grown significantly and continues to be recognised by various bodies.

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NaspersDec 21, 2021

Naspers invests R54m in car subscription firm Planet42

The funds raised in this round will be used to expand Planet42’s car inventory in both South Africa and Mexico.

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Remote Doctors 4 AfricaDec 20, 2021

Telehealth start-up delivers healthcare in rural Africa

Remote Doctors 4 Africa is forging partnerships across the continent to deliver critical healthcare services in rural communities.

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SweepSouthDec 17, 2021

Naspers-backed SweepSouth buys Egyptian start-up Filkhedma

The acquisition almost doubles SweepSouth’s addressable market on the continent and paves the way for the launch of new services in SA, Egypt, Kenya and Nigeria.

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SupersideDec 15, 2021

Prosus leads $30m investment in US start-up Superside

The on-demand design talent start-up will grow its South African workforce after a multimillion-rand funding round led by Prosus Ventures.

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MicrosoftDec 15, 2021

Microsoft backs The Awareness Company in agritech push

The agritech programme will enable smallholder farmers to improve efficiencies in their farming operations through the use of operational insights.

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AdbotDec 15, 2021

1 000 female entrepreneurs given chance to flourish

Adbot and Future Females partner to empower 1 000 female-led small businesses with R1 million-worth of online advertising, to expand their reach in 2022.

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First National BankDec 14, 2021

Local businesses dig deep into FNB’s eWallet Pro

The bank sees more businesses processing payments via eWallet Pro, recording a 27% increase in the use of the digital payment solution.

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