South Africa
Exploring the vibrant culture, economy, and technological advancements defining South Africa today.
- News
Fraud Trends Highlight South Africa’s Growing Cybercrime Crisis
South Africa faces rising fraud fueled by cybercrime, systemic vulnerabilities, and social engineering, impacting businesses, institutions, and the economy.
- News
Kenyans Loved Humor, South Africans True Crime, Nigerians Spirituality: Spotify’s 2024 Podcast Trends
Discover Spotify 2024 podcast trends: humor in Kenya, true crime in South Africa, and spirituality in Nigeria.
- News
Yaga is Like Refurb but for Fashion: Buy and Sell Preloved Clothes in Kenya
Yaga, a secure preloved fashion marketplace, launches in Kenya, offering sustainable, secondhand shopping amid competition from mitumba culture.
- News
Paratus Kenya Launches to Enhance Starlink Services Amid Growing Demand
Paratus Kenya, in partnership with MoveOn Telecoms, launches to provide Starlink services, enhancing connectivity across Kenya's underserved regions.
- Startups
HAVAÍC Announces First Close of US$50 Million African Innovation Fund 3
HAVAÍC announces the first close of its US$50 million African Innovation Fund 3, driving high-growth tech investments in Africa.
- News
Polygon Expands Its Digital Out-of-Home Network Across Africa, Boosting Programmatic Advertising
Polygon expands its digital advertising network across Africa, enhancing programmatic DOOH and boosting local economies through strategic petrol station placements.
- Startups
Microsoft Hosts Groundbreaking AI Fest to Propel African Startup Revolution in 2024
Microsoft's African Startups AI Fest in Johannesburg aims to empower startups with AI tools and support for global expansion.
- News
Amazon.co.za Launches with Special Focus on South African SMEs
Amazon.co.za launches, empowering local SMEs, enhancing e-commerce, and supporting communities through strategic partnerships
- Startups
South African Startup RNR Raises R12 Million for Fleet Management Expansion
HAVAÍC invests R12 million in Right Now Response (RNR) to expand its breakdown management solutions across Southern Africa.
- Startups
Irish Tech Challenge 2024 Ignites Innovation in South Africa
Irish Tech Challenge 2024 fosters SA-Irish startup partnerships, focusing on innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability, with grants and business acceleration opportunities.
- Opinion
The challenges of South Africa’s sports betting industry
South African sports betting grows, facing market saturation, technological hurdles, and debates on economic and social impacts.
- News
Africa Faces Rising Cybercrime Threats in 2023
Africa experienced cybercrime surges in 2023, with increased web threats, phishing, ICS, and IoT attacks; proactive measures urged.
- Startups
Meet the Top 5 Innovative Startups in the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa 2023
Five innovative South African startups selected for Irish Tech Challenge 2023, receiving funding, Ireland networking tour, and support.
- Startups
Kenyan Talent Shines Dominating the Top Ten in AfricaIgnite Pitch Competition
Top African startups to compete in the AfricaIgnite Pitch, vying for a spot at the Startup World Cup. List dominated…
- News
African Crypto Giant VALR Secures Game-Changing Partnership with Visa
VALR & Visa partnership integrates crypto services and traditional payments, revolutionizing digital transactions in South Africa.
