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SA-based tech company wins KPMG's Tech Innovator in Africa award

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SA-based tech company wins KPMG's Tech Innovator in Africa award

29 Aug 2022

Local Cape Town startup bags partnership with Trevor Noah and The Daily Show

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23 Aug 2022

Source: Supplied. Thato Mabudusha Schermer, co-founder and chief executive officer at Zoie Health.

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#WomensMonth: Digital women's health and wellness clinic - created by women, for women of Africa

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Africa's first metaverse venue SodaWorld secures international VC funding

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Africa's first metaverse venue SodaWorld secures international VC funding

11 Aug 2022

25 tech startups revealed for Grindstone's accelerator programme

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25 tech startups revealed for Grindstone's accelerator programme

4 Aug 2022

Source: LinkedIn/Darren Franks. Co-founders of Finasa, Lavina Ramkissoon and Kagiso Dichabe.

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Introducing the new Fintech Association of South Africa

Katja Hamilton 25 Jul 2022

#StartupStory: Delivery Ka Speed - A township fast-food delivery service

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#StartupStory: Delivery Ka Speed - A township fast-food delivery service

Imran Salie 18 Jul 2022

Student housing startup secures multi-million rand investment

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Student housing startup secures multi-million rand investment

14 Jul 2022

Most powerful B2B marketing platform for IT companies in South Africa

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Most powerful B2B marketing platform for IT companies in South Africa

Broad Media 8 Jul 2022

Design thinking proves game changer for SA tech start-up

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Design thinking proves game changer for SA tech start-up

Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika 8 Jul 2022

SA insurtech startup wins at inaugural Viva AfricaTech Awards

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SA insurtech startup wins at inaugural Viva AfricaTech Awards

28 Jun 2022

Mike Bignold, founder and CEO of CostCertified

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SA's unique talent pool lures expanding Canadian tech startup

Shan Radcliffe 21 Jun 2022

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Alt-protein startups called to enter international incubator programme

17 Jun 2022

Pandemic-founded tech startups receive R2.5m from AlphaCode

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Pandemic-founded tech startups receive R2.5m from AlphaCode

3 Jun 2022

South African calling app startup Talk360 raises $4m

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South African calling app startup Talk360 raises $4m

1 Jun 2022

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Constant Ventures launches $100m venture capital fund for tech startups across West Africa

1 Jun 2022

Shopstar secures funding from Launch Africa Ventures

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Shopstar secures funding from Launch Africa Ventures

31 May 2022

Source: Supplied. Mathius Ruch, co-founder and chief executive officer of CV VC; Wesley Patrick, author of the inaugural African Blockchain Report and Gideon Greaves, managing director of CV VC Africa at Davos.

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CV VC launches seed fund for African blockchain startups

30 May 2022

SU student and techpreneur awarded for innovative e-commerce startup

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SU student and techpreneur awarded for innovative e-commerce startup

20 May 2022

Naspers invests R40m in agritech startup Nile

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Naspers invests R40m in agritech startup Nile

18 May 2022

Young entrepreneurs succeed in keeping South Africans connected during loadshedding

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Young entrepreneurs succeed in keeping South Africans connected during loadshedding

The Innovator Trust 18 May 2022

Google for Startup Black Founders Fund calls for applications

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Google for Startup Black Founders Fund calls for applications

17 May 2022

#EcomAfrica: Is Big Retail missing out by not delivering to townships?

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#EcomAfrica: Is Big Retail missing out by not delivering to townships?

Katja Hamilton 13 May 2022

#EcomAfrica: Partnership, a pandemic and a pivot - the formation of Pick n Pay Asap

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#EcomAfrica: Partnership, a pandemic and a pivot - the formation of Pick n Pay Asap

Lauren Hartzenberg 10 May 2022

Logistics tech startup GoMetro secures R16m funding

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Logistics tech startup GoMetro secures R16m funding

5 May 2022

Birame Sock, Kwely founder and CEO. Source: Kwely

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African B2B marketplace Kwely raises nearly $1m in seed funding

29 Apr 2022

Why bringing on the right team for your tech startup is critical

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Why bringing on the right team for your tech startup is critical

Michael Bowren 28 Apr 2022

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SA food tech startup Mogale Meat debuts cultivated chicken breast

12 Apr 2022

8 youth IT entrepreneurs secure a place in startup incubation programme

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8 youth IT entrepreneurs secure a place in startup incubation programme

7 Apr 2022

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5 Apr 2022

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SA-based tech company wins KPMG's Tech Innovator in Africa award

ICTSA-based tech company wins KPMG's Tech Innovator in Africa award

29 Aug 2022

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23 Aug 2022

Source: Supplied. Thato Mabudusha Schermer, co-founder and chief executive officer at Zoie Health.

Healthcare#WomensMonth: Digital women's health and wellness clinic - created by women, for women of Africa

Katja Hamilton 16 Aug 2022

Africa's first metaverse venue SodaWorld secures international VC funding

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11 Aug 2022

25 tech startups revealed for Grindstone's accelerator programme

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4 Aug 2022

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Design thinking proves game changer for SA tech start-up

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Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika 8 Jul 2022

SA insurtech startup wins at inaugural Viva AfricaTech Awards

ICTSA insurtech startup wins at inaugural Viva AfricaTech Awards

28 Jun 2022

Mike Bignold, founder and CEO of CostCertified

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Shan Radcliffe 21 Jun 2022

Alt-protein startups called to enter international incubator programme

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17 Jun 2022

Pandemic-founded tech startups receive R2.5m from AlphaCode

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3 Jun 2022

South African calling app startup Talk360 raises $4m

EntrepreneurshipSouth African calling app startup Talk360 raises $4m

1 Jun 2022

Constant Ventures launches $100m venture capital fund for tech startups across West Africa

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1 Jun 2022

Shopstar secures funding from Launch Africa Ventures

EntrepreneurshipShopstar secures funding from Launch Africa Ventures

31 May 2022

CV VC launches seed fund for African blockchain startups

FinanceCV VC launches seed fund for African blockchain startups

30 May 2022

SU student and techpreneur awarded for innovative e-commerce startup

EntrepreneurshipSU student and techpreneur awarded for innovative e-commerce startup

20 May 2022

Naspers invests R40m in agritech startup Nile

EntrepreneurshipNaspers invests R40m in agritech startup Nile

18 May 2022

Young entrepreneurs succeed in keeping South Africans connected during loadshedding

EntrepreneurshipYoung entrepreneurs succeed in keeping South Africans connected during loadshedding

The Innovator Trust 18 May 2022

Google for Startup Black Founders Fund calls for applications

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17 May 2022

#EcomAfrica: Is Big Retail missing out by not delivering to townships?

Finance#EcomAfrica: Is Big Retail missing out by not delivering to townships?

Katja Hamilton 13 May 2022

#EcomAfrica: Partnership, a pandemic and a pivot - the formation of Pick n Pay Asap

Retail#EcomAfrica: Partnership, a pandemic and a pivot - the formation of Pick n Pay Asap

Lauren Hartzenberg 10 May 2022

Logistics tech startup GoMetro secures R16m funding

ICTLogistics tech startup GoMetro secures R16m funding

5 May 2022

Birame Sock, Kwely founder and CEO. Source: Kwely

RetailAfrican B2B marketplace Kwely raises nearly $1m in seed funding

29 Apr 2022

Why bringing on the right team for your tech startup is critical

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Michael Bowren 28 Apr 2022

Source: Supplied

RetailSA food tech startup Mogale Meat debuts cultivated chicken breast

12 Apr 2022

8 youth IT entrepreneurs secure a place in startup incubation programme

ICT8 youth IT entrepreneurs secure a place in startup incubation programme

7 Apr 2022

Source: Supplied.

HealthcareSmart lockers expand countrywide as patients demand quick medicine collection

5 Apr 2022

Tackling climate change through innovative tech solutions

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5 Apr 2022

Tech startup raises $2m to bridge workplace communication gap

EntrepreneurshipTech startup raises $2m to bridge workplace communication gap

5 Apr 2022

President Cyril Ramaphosa praises innovative SA tech startups

ICTPresident Cyril Ramaphosa praises innovative SA tech startups

29 Mar 2022

Tony Elumelu Foundation and Google.org launch fellowship programme to empower African entrepreneurs

EntrepreneurshipTony Elumelu Foundation and Google.org launch fellowship programme to empower African entrepreneurs

17 Mar 2022

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FinanceAbsa expands its digital partnership ecosystem in Africa

16 Mar 2022

3 SA startups selected for Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme

Entrepreneurship3 SA startups selected for Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme

14 Mar 2022

15 startups revealed for Google's Startups Accelerator Africa Class 7

ICT15 startups revealed for Google's Startups Accelerator Africa Class 7

14 Mar 2022

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Bizcommunity.com 10 Mar 2022

Google announces R15.3m grant funding to support female entrepreneurs

ICTGoogle announces R15.3m grant funding to support female entrepreneurs

8 Mar 2022

Microsoft announces new initiatives to support 10,000 African startups

ICTMicrosoft announces new initiatives to support 10,000 African startups

3 Mar 2022