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Digital Africa Ventures seeks tech start-ups after funding boost

The Johannesburg-based venture capital firm raises R25 million, which it will invest in innovative South African tech start-ups.

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MasterCard
Jun 29, 2021

SMEs zone in on digital growth as they chart future

South African small, medium and micro businesses prioritise upskilling staff and growing digitally, as they chart future growth in a post-COVID-19 world.

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$50 000 up for grabs from women in tech accelerator

Global start-up accelerator for women in tech, She Loves Tech, is inviting African start-ups to apply for the seventh edition of its programme.

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LifeQ
Jun 23, 2021

LifeQ signs wearables partnership deal with CONNEQT

The health-tech companies ink a partnership deal that will develop advanced health insights offerings for wearable device users in SA and globally.

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Finch Technologies
Jun 22, 2021

Finch Technologies takes up majority share in FundingHub

The Cape Town-based firm further invests in finance marketplace FundingHub, following its initial investment in 2019.

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Heavy Chef
Jun 22, 2021

When – and how – to pivot your business model

Terrible knocks can reveal awesome business opportunities, says Heavy Chef’s Fred Roed.

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SEIDOR Africa
Jun 21, 2021

Is it time to upgrade to ERP?

Making the move from an accountancy solution to an ERP system designed for SMEs is a valuable next step for many businesses, says Mala Bhatt, MD of Seidor Africa Eastern Africa and Mauritius.

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Naspers
Jun 15, 2021

Prosus nabs another edutech firm in R35bn deal

The GoodHabitz acquisition provides enterprise clients with cost-effective soft skills, such as leadership and management, and digital learning content.

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Forge Academy
Jun 10, 2021

Forge Academy readies showcase for tech SMEs, start-ups

As SA’s self-proclaimed ‘Harvard for 4IR’, Forge Academy offers local tech businesses and start-ups an opportunity to participate in its upcoming SMME Showcase.

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R1m up for grabs from uYilo eMobility Programme fund

The uYilo eMobility Programme invites e-mobility projects to submit proposals to the uYilo “Kick Start” Fund, with up to R1 million funding available.

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Cape Town keeps online market open until end-June

The city decides to extend the run of its pilot online market, as it looks to continue supporting small businesses negatively affected by the pandemic.

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Nedbank
Jun 8, 2021

Nedbank buys into disruptive health-tech firm LifeQ

The big-four bank invests in a minority equity interest in LifeQ, a provider of biometrics and health information derived from wearable devices.