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New innovation fund readies to make first impact

Organisations are invited to help develop innovation entrepreneurship ecosystems at local universities, as the first call for proposals is issued.

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Shesha
Aug 2, 2024

ITWeb TV: Shesha calls for regulatory intervention in e-hailing

Regulation is the solution to many of the issues plaguing the local e-hailing industry, says the home-grown e-hailing app.

2:50
HAVAIC
Aug 2, 2024

Havaíc fund earmarks R900m for African businesses

The Cape Town-headquartered venture capital firm announces the first close of its $50 million African Innovation Fund.

3:00
Fixxr
Jul 31, 2024

Google accelerator shortlists 10 African start-ups

The companies will participate in the eighth cohort of the Google for Start-ups Accelerator Africa programme.

2:20
Visa
Jul 25, 2024

Applications open for Visa’s female-led business challenge

Visa and partner Absa invite eligible women entrepreneurs to apply for the She’s Next Sub-Saharan Africa competition.

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LanDynamix
Jul 24, 2024

Your SME survived but now how do you sell it?

What does a managed service provider have to do with selling your successful SME in the future? The answer is − everything.

3:20

ICT-focused SA start-ups get lion’s share of VC funding

South African venture capital fund managers committed over R3 billion to early-stage investments in 2023, says SAVCA.

2:20
Peach Payments
Jul 23, 2024

Peach Payments brings partner’s capabilities in-house

The local fintech acquires customer software development firm Operativa for an undisclosed amount, as it looks to expand across Africa.

2:40

Call for ‘Think Like an Investor’ accelerator proposals

The Data Governance in Africa initiative calls for data-focused start-ups to submit their innovation for a chance to receive training support.

2:40
Kaspersky
Jul 17, 2024

Africa’s SMBs a soft target for cyber criminals

According to Kaspersky, cyber infections affecting SMBs have increased by 5% year-on-year.

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Dfinity Foundation
Jul 16, 2024

Momint accelerates global expansion following grant

The local Web3 start-up positions for further expansion, after securing a R900 000 grant from Swiss non-profit Dfinity Foundation.

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Yugrow
Jul 16, 2024

Tech start-up Yugrow spreads its international footprint

The South African, female-led business targets Asia as its next market, with artificial intelligence a key pillar of its expansion plans.