Technology, particularly in the bedrock SME space, is the key to expanding the taxpayer base and boosting the economy.
The Basket online shopping app, created by Lunga Momoza, connects fruit and vegetable farmers to a direct market.
Selected start-ups will receive $50 000 to $100 000 cash awards and up to $200 000 in Google Cloud credits.
Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni launches the DigiTech platform to showcase local tech entrepreneurs’ digital products and apps.
The bank says it’s the first South African firm to invest in RapidDeploy, established in SA with US headquarters.
The investment is part of a R83 million equity round led by Naspers Foundry, alongside new investors.
Small business should avoid over-investing in technology, especially when that solution might be available at no cost or as a minimal subscription, says Johannes Groenewald, GM, Demand Factory at Tarsus Distribution.
The city positions to lead the burgeoning screentech sector, preparing a series of ecosystem support events.
The financial services group augments its digital banking platforms and grows its SME lending offerings.
Kena Health’s plans for the app’s future include more language choices and healthcare management tools.
The firm collaborates with Enlabeler to introduce an AI-driven transcription and translation platform for SMEs.
The funds will used for key hires and product development as the start-up expands into the UK and US.