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Yesterday

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.

Yesterday

Salesforce sub-Saharan Africa Partner Awards announced

CRM giant Salesforce has announced its 2021 sub-Saharan African Partner Award winners.

Thursday

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

30 Apr

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.

30 Apr

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.

Patrice Motsepe Foundation

29 Apr

Motsepe Foundation unveils R28m global innovation programme

Judges will select up to 25 teams to each receive $10 000 to develop small-scale prototypes over the ensuing six months.

28 Apr

Fintech app usage climbs amid digital boom

Financial technology app usage jumps 61% year-on-year, amid the skyrocketing demand for digital payments prompted by the pandemic.

26 Apr

ITU invites SA SMEs to take part in global digital awards

The International Telecommunication Union invites applications for its ITU Digital World 2021 SME Awards, which promote digital innovation by SMEs.

Public Sector ICT Forum

23 Apr

PSICT Forum readies chapters in other provinces

The Public Sector ICT Forum plans to roll out more event chapters to other provinces across SA, reveals chairman Mandla Mkhwanazi.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Public Sector ICT Forum

23 Apr

Public sector ICT decision-makers urged to demystify 4IR

The path to the fourth industrial revolution must be supported by a new culture of creativity and innovation, Dr Puleng Makhoalibe tells the Public Sector ICT Forum.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Global Computing & Telecoms

22 Apr

Global Computing & Telecoms wins Excellence in Social Impact Award

The techno-innovative company received the Dell Technologies award at an online event earlier this month.

Global Computing & Telecoms

22 Apr

Salesforce earmarks $200m for black businesses, racial equality

Over the next five years, the company will invest $200 million and one million volunteer hours with organisations working to advance racial equality.

21 Apr

SA fintech start-up Payflex receives international funding

The buy now pay later start-up gets the financial muscle to expand its footprint, after funding from Australian-listed fintech firm Zip Co.