African Startups Defy Odds: April 2025 Funding Surge Hits $343M
African startups raised $343 million across 30+ deals in April 2025, marking a 43% year-on-year increase and signalling a resilient
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African Startups Defy Odds: April 2025 Funding Surge Hits $343M
African startups raised $343 million across 30+ deals in April 2025, marking a 43% year-on-year increase and signalling a resilient
Venture Capital in South Africa: A Startup’s Guide to Funding Stages, Investor Alignment, and Strategic Growth
Venture capital (VC) funding is a critical tool for startups, particularly those operating in South Africa and across Africa. For
Why Customer Experience Is Crucial for Startup Success
Tech companies build innovative products, solutions and apps that bring convenience into our lives. When scaling and developing, new tech
A Practical Guide to Building AI Agents for your Startup
The world of technology is changing rapidly, from artificial intelligence (AI) to cybersecurity. Of the many AI variants, one that
How One Developer Turned SARB’s Fragmented Data into a User-First Dashboard
Finding a reliable resource for key South African economic stats can be challenging. To solve this issue, developer Karl-Alexander Meier
Government Withdraws Proposed VAT Increase; Rate Stays at 15%
South Africa’s value-added tax (VAT) rate will remain at 15% from 1 May 2025, after the Minister of Finance
Flutterwave Launches 2-day Virtual Accelerator for Young Africans
Fintech firm Flutterwave has launched Flutterwave Accelerate, a free, two day workshop aimed at equipping young Africans with in-demand tech
Applications Open for 2025 BRICS Women’s Startup Contest
Applications are now open for the 2025 BRICS Women’s Startups Contest, organised by SEBRAE under Brazil's BRICS
How to Build a Successful Tech Startup in South Africa
South Africa’s tech startup ecosystem is thriving. With over 33 000 startups – more than 2 000 of which have
Samsung Unveils AI‑Powered Galaxy A56, A36 & A26 5G with New SOS+ Service
Samsung launched its latest Galaxy A series devices - the Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A26 5G
Sourcefin and the Black Management Forum announce three-year partnership
The Black Management Forum (BMF) and Sourcefin have signed a three-year partnership aimed at enhancing access to financial resources and
Innovation City Names Top 10 Pitch Finalists
Innovation City in Cape Town has announced the top 10 finalists for its Startup of the Year Competition. The finalists