SA tech exec nominated for Africa women in development award
Joanna Govender is representing South Africa as one of 1700 nominees from 34 African countries for the Donors for Africa Foundation's African Women in Development Awards
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Launch Africa Ventures adds Bosso to investment portfolio
The venture capital fund is investing in the prop-tech platform due to its proven track record and the potential for growth to address Africa’s housing shortage.
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Prop-tech firm RE-TEC Solutions gets REdimension funding
The investment will enable the company to accelerate platform development and strengthen its expansion strategy in South Africa and selected global markets.
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Economic Commission for Africa aims to empower 650m workers with digital skills
Proponents claimed that Africa's digital economy has huge promise. However, unlocking this promise depends on eliminating key gaps, such as a shortage of digital skills.
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Zandaux has no fear of Jumia’s ‘ghost of failure’
New e-commerce firm, Zandaux, launched in Johannesburg this week with Egypt launch scheduled for 29 February. It also has presence in Kenya and Nigeria.
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SA fintech IKhoka disburses $105 million to support SMEs
The fintech also provides access to working capital and offers affordable access to business management tools, including daily sales analytics.
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SA’s property sector ripe for digital disruption
South Africa is currently experiencing a boom in property technology, as seen by the emergence of start-ups to assist landlords and tenants.
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SA insurtech Root appoints UK country boss
This follows the company's entry into the United Kingdom last year, in an effort to widen its market reach.
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South Africa’s $11m EPF Tech Fund expands into Africa
The Fund seeks and rewards young, high-potential, innovative entrepreneurs to drive economic development across the continent through technology.
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Video: ICT SMME Chamber boss receives Lifetime Achievement award
Tyira, who also serves on the boards of MICT SETA and Broadband Infraco, was honoured for his work to improve small company entrepreneurs in the ICT field.
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Root, Connect partner to offer POS insurance
A South African insurtech and UK-based API-first insurance platform have joined forces to offer point of sale insurance.
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Milken-Motsepe Green Energy prize finalists announced
Five teams to share $350,000 in funding to continue developing and testing innovative off-grid green energy technologies, before competing for $1m final prize.