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
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Fintech, Retail and Telecoms Dominate 2025 Brand Rankings
South Africa’s collective brand value of the top 10 brands (in South Africa) reached R699.6 billion in 2025.
TymeBank Deposits Surge to R6.9 Billion After Reaching Unicorn Status
Digital bank TymeBank has seen a significant surge in deposits, according to results released by African Rainbow Capital (ARC) Group.
NVIDIA, DeepMind, and Disney Join Forces to Power Next-Gen Robots
Tech giant Nvidia announced a partnership with Disney Research and Google DeepMind to develop a physics engine meant to improve
Summit Africa Launches New Fund with $20m Anchor Investment
South African investment firm Summit Africa launched its new fund the Summit’s Private Equity Fund II (SPEF II). The
Sinch and Huge NXTGN Partner To Drive South Africa’s MVNO Market
Local telecoms company Huge NXTGN has partnered with digital communications company Sinch to provide businesses in South Africa with digital
China’s Baidu Launches Two New AI Models as Competition Within China’s AI Sector Intensifies
Chinese tech company Baidu announced yesterday the launch of two new artificial intelligence (AI) models as it tries to keep
Microsoft Invests R5.4 billion to Support South Africa’s Digital Transformation
Tech giant Microsoft announced plans to spend R5.4 billion by 2027 in an effort to expand its Cloud and
South Africa to Invest R1 Billion in Local EV Production
South Africa will spend R1 billion in support of the local production of new-energy vehicles and batteries, as well as
Vetro Launches Global Business Award to Drive African Startup Growth
Fintech company VetroFX (Vetro) announced the launch of its Global Business Award, designed to help early-stage startups expand beyond local
VC Firm Equator Closes $55M Fund to Drive Private Capital to African Climate Tech
African-based venture capital firm Equator raised $55 million for its first fund which will work to back early-stage climate tech
Kholo Capital Closes Funding Round of R1.4 Billion
Kholo Capital reached a final close of R1.4 billion in commitments for its Mezzanine Debt Fund. The money raised
Sensor Networks Partners with Ariston to Launch Smart Geysers in South Africa
Smart home solutions provider Sensor Networks (Sensor) has announced a partnership with global heating and water heating specialist Ariston to