South Africa gets start-up matchmaking tool

Heinrich de Leeuw, MD of Seidor South Africa, shares nine observations about the year unlike any other.

The company launches its Township Innovation Incubator for start-ups to access technology development support.

The local firm raises R2.2 million in funding from an impact investor to scale up and expand its visitor and access management platform.

The Digital Council Africa plans to collaborate with industry players to boost support for start-ups and SMMEs, says council president Andile Ngcaba.

MSPs can fill the skills gap by offering managed IT security services.

Investments in SA’s tech start-up ecosystem remains nascent due to regulations that are not conducive to international funding, says Phuti Mahanyele-Dabengwa.

The bank expands its retail partner footprint for its Instant Money offering, so that it can bring this service to more South Africans, safely and securely.

The tourism department and innovation agency invite innovators to apply for funding for the development of technologies that will address the tourism sector’s needs.

After experiencing stellar growth as a result of the lockdown, the online retailer secures funding as it readies for countrywide expansion.

The companies offer small businesses affordable Internet packages, in an effort to drive digital transformation within the SME sector.

The coding academy seeks corporate partners that need skilled junior software developers, as part of its SME Placement Programme.

The Cape Town-based money transfer provider reaches over seven million customers globally, as it eyes extending its footprint across Southern Africa.