Start-up

Empire Foundation curates SA innovation directory

The Foundation says the directory of innovation seeks to showcase local firms developing tech solutions with an impact on society.
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Jul 23, 2024

EPF's Innovation Campus vows to promote innovation, create jobs

According to the Innovation Campus, it will help promote the development of tech solutions as well as the use of these solutions by local and global brands.
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Jul 15, 2024

SA Innovation Campus offers tech skills to mark Mandela Day

The Innovation Campus says such efforts enhance the corporate social responsibility and positively contribute to the technology sector.
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Jun 18, 2024

Lagos allocates ₦1 billion seed fund for start-ups

Start-ups can apply for funding through the LASRIC website. Eligible applicants must pass an initial screening and a panel evaluation by industry experts.
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May 10, 2024

Joanna Govender honoured for African tech advocacy

The Empire Partner Foundation CEO scoops the 2024 Global Recognition Award for her efforts to use technology for social impact.
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Apr 12, 2024

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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Jan 26, 2024

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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Jan 23, 2024

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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May 31, 2023

Vacation rental platform Bongalo bids to elbow Airbnb out of Africa

Bongalo CEO Nghombombong Minuifuong, tells ITWeb Africa: “Airbnb is strongly designed and suited for the Western market and Africa just happens to consume."
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Nov 28, 2014

Safaricom entry into start-up funding, welcomed

The telco has launched a $1mn start-up fund.