South Africa
Exploring the vibrant culture, economy, and technological advancements defining South Africa today.
- Opinion
Why Microlenders in South Africa Are Under Regulatory Spotlight
South African microlenders face rising regulatory pressure under FICA and NCA; technology offers efficient solutions for compliance and risk management.
- International
SanlamAllianz to Drive Africa’s Economic Agenda as Lead Sponsor of B20 Summit 2025
SanlamAllianz backs B20 Summit 2025 as South Africa leads G20, advancing Africa’s role in global economic policy and inclusion.
- International
Motorola Solutions Acquires RapidDeploy, Marking One of South Africa’s Largest Tech Exits
Motorola Solutions acquires RapidDeploy, a South African-founded NG911 provider, marking a major tech exit while retaining Cape Town-based talent.
- Startups
Startups Invited to Pitch at AfricArena 2025 Johannesburg Summit
AfricArena 2025 Johannesburg Summit invites startups to pitch, with bootcamps, networking, and investment opportunities. Applications open for startups, speakers, sponsors.
- Startups
Kenyan, Nigerian, and South African Startups Can Now Apply for Verto’s $10,000 Global Business Award
Verto launches a $10,000 Global Business Award to support early-stage startups in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa for international expansion.
- International
Talk360 Signs Exclusive Deal with Hayo to Enhance International Calling for the African Diaspora
Talk360 partners exclusively with Hayo to provide affordable, high-quality international calling for millions across the African diaspora.
- 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.
