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SMEs2 Apr

Africa’s SMEs grapple with tech costs, skills dearth

The expense of tech upgrades, lack of digital skills and regulatory hurdles are key hindrances to African SMEs’ growth.

2:20
TelkomMar 28, 2024

Telkom hikes prices for services

The firm increases the prices of fixed postpaid services, certain out-of-bundle mobile rates, DSL, voice, FTTH and YEP.

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Acceleration opportunity for African tech start-ups

Stockholm-based Norrsken Accelerator seeks ventures with business models built on innovative tech, at pre-seed stage.

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New fund to support university tech entrepreneurs

The Department of Science and Innovation and UNDP will empower tech entrepreneurship through the Higher Education Innovation Fund.

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Right Now ResponseMar 26, 2024

Right Now Response to grow after R12m funding

The home-grown breakdown management app will expand its team and scale the platform, following its investment boost.

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L"ulaMar 22, 2024

Lula appoints ex-Jumo Africa CEO as board chairperson

The provider of digital finance solutions for SMEs appoints Buhle Goslar as its new board chairperson.

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AWS opens applications for SME support programme

Amazon Web Services SA invites tech SMEs to apply for the 2024 edition of the Equity Equivalent Investment Programme.

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ZTE CorporationMar 19, 2024

ZTE launches FTTR-B series to accelerate digital transformation of SMEs

The series is designed to help operators flexibly develop SME applications for different scenarios and to accelerate the development of all-optical enterprises.

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ComsolMar 19, 2024

Comsol presents 5G fixed wireless access for businesses

The 5G FWA network will meet the need for business-class broadband for SMEs and a cost-effective, reliable redundancy option for enterprises.

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Irish Tech Challenge 2024 kicks off

The initiative will accelerate the growth of South African tech start-ups aligning with the UN sustainable development goals.

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PayShapMar 13, 2024

Small businesses next in line for PayShap

With 2.5 million users adopting the rapid payments system, BankservAfrica prepares to expand the service to small companies.

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Conducive Capital plans to help SMEs create jobs

The new South African venture capital company envisions enabling tech SMEs to grow and create hundreds of jobs.