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New ride-hailing player debuts in SA amid fierce competition

Home-grown ride-hailing company NextNow takes on rivals, promising the most competitive prices amid intense competition in the market.

Sibahle Malinga

Imbewu Funerals

Entrepreneurs turn their mourning into funeral service app

After losing both parents, brothers Mordecai and Michael Pitela establish a start-up to help bereaved families seamlessly arrange a full-service funeral.

Sibahle Malinga

Print helps businesses punch above their weight in fight-back to commercial success

Many businesses have seen a drive towards centralised solutions to be able to withstand the economic effects of the previous year, says Pieter Pieters, product manager for B2B Pro Print at Canon SA.

Digital mergers potentially face greater scrutiny

The Competition Commission has invited public comment on proposed amendments to Small Merger Guidelines, which expand the scope of potentially notifiable mergers in digital markets, says Webber Wentzel.

City of Cape Town

Cape Town becomes major tech start-up investment hub

Roughly R1.2 billion disclosed investments were injected into Cape Town’s tech start-ups across 46 deals in 2020, reveals investment promotion agency Wesgro.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

ITWeb TV: Does SA have what it takes to produce a billion-dollar unicorn? | Episode #98

Innovation Hub CEO Bangani Mpangalasane discusses Gauteng's budding start-up ecosystem, why SA has yet to produce a unicorn company, and innovation that can be a catalyst for economic development and resolve societal challenges.

City of Cape Town

City of Cape Town pilots e-commerce platform for SMEs

The e-commerce platform will enable small business owners to move their companies online and increase economic opportunities.

Cape Town edtech start-up iXperience gets R35m investment

Kalon Venture Partners and Caleo Private Equity announce a $2.5 million Series A co-investment in the educational technology company.

Growing Africa’s start-up digital economy in a pandemic

Even in the middle of a global pandemic, 2020 was a groundbreaking year for African start-ups, with nearly 400 companies securing over $700 million worth of investment.

Estonian govt brings its digital ID programme to SA

The digital nomad boom sees the Estonian government expand its e-Residency programme for entrepreneurs and freelancers to SA.

Sibahle Malinga

SaaS: A gateway to a less complex business world

SaaS is accessible to every size business, even those with tight budgets.

Developers, start-ups invited to apply for free Google programmes

Google opens applications for two annual initiatives: the Google for Start-ups Accelerator programme and Africa Developer Scholarship 2021.

AURA looks to spread wings to more markets

The South African security start-up sets its sights on Mexico and Nigeria later this year, following expansion into Kenya and the UK.