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$100m innovation fund to fuel African tech investments

The newly-established GIIG Africa Fund seeks to invest in and help support early-stage tech innovation start-ups across Africa.

Karooooo eyes SA e-commerce with R70m Picup buy

The global software company acquires a controlling stake in on-demand delivery platform Picup, for R70 million.

Samuel Mungadze

African fintech firm Tafari to sell R20m in equity shares

The digital finance and e-commerce platform offers investors an opportunity to buy shares in its eChankura finance and e-commerce platform.

2021 Innovation Summit

Cape Town hosts global tech start-ups at Innovation Summit

At the event, start-ups will pitch to investors in a match-and-invest platform, and learn from industry leaders through masterclasses and workshops.

Arcserve Southern Africa

Small and vulnerable: SMEs on ransomware collision course

SMEs are most at risk of being cyber crime targets, as cyber criminals constantly up their efforts and the level of sophistication of their attacks.

Byron Horn-Botha

ITWeb TV: Does SA have what it takes to produce a billion-dollar unicorn? | Episode #98

Innovation Hub CEO Bangani Mpangalasane discusses Gauteng's budding start-up ecosystem, why SA has yet to produce a unicorn company, and innovation that can be a catalyst for economic development and resolve societal challenges.

Standard Bank targets bulk of Africa’s payments with Unayo

The bank introduces the Unayo digital platform, aiming to connect the continent’s informal market to financial services.

Samuel Mungadze

Absa hunts for digital collaborators across Africa

The bank wants to grow its digital partnerships ecosystem across the continent, after roping in HYBR and SystemicLogic to identify potential partners.

Fintech start-up joins SA’s growing virtual card space

Local fintech start-up SOLmate unveils its virtual card offering, saying it aims to empower customers to shop safely online.

Synthesis Software Technologies

Defining the lean start-up method

While start-ups have a high failure rate, there is a way for entrepreneurs to reduce their exposure to this risk. Enter the lean start-up methodology.

Drikus van der Walt

Fintech start-up Ukheshe in Asia-Pacific expansion drive

The start-up company enters a new partnership with global next-generation card solutions and digital security company, dzcard.

Small iOS developers in ‘hard-won’ victory versus Apple

A class-action settlement sees the tech giant create a $100 million Small Developer Assistance Fund, and change App Store policies and practices.

1-grid renews partnership with UCT’s Genesis Project to boost budding entrepreneurs

The Genesis Project is a competitive programme that requires student groups to set up and successfully run a small business.