SA fintech enabler Ukheshe Technologies confirms global expansion

South African digital fintech enablement provider, Ukheshe Technologies has confirmed it is expanding its operations internationally. Having established itself as a formidable payment technology specialist within the B2B sector, the company has set its sights on the...

Bolt gets €20m investment from IFC

Bolt is partnering with IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, to promote access to on-demand mobility services in emerging economies. IFC’s €20-million investment and advisory services will help Bolt expand mobility solutions that create earning opportunities,...

Online digital accountant expands to US

Osidon is an online digital accountant aimed at lending a helping hand to small and medium businesses and entrepreneurs, paving the way for job creation and increased compliance. The company was started in January 2017 by Hennie Ferreira and his wife, Melissa. They...

Imvelo Ventures invests in Quench

South African venture capital firm Imvelo Ventures, founded by Capitec Bank and Empowerment Capital Investment Partners, has set aside funding to expand, build and back app-based delivery service, Quench. Imvelo Ventures identifies and funds promising South African...

Financial resources for SMMEs on WhatsApp

A newly-launched WhatsApp service, SMMEstart, provides an effective tool for small businesses to find Covid-19 financial relief and other important resources – and play their part in driving South Africa’s economic recovery. Among a menu of free resources...

SA startup targets global expansion

South African edtech startup MasterStart is taking its locally-developed management education solutions global under the leadership of newly appointed UK-based CEO Ben Pike. MasterStart partners with some of South Africa’s leading business schools to provide...