NoPBX nominated for Most Exciting Startup in SA

NoPBX, a locally-developed smartphone-based switchboard system, has been nominated for the Top 5 Most Exciting Startups 2021. Awards founder Heavy Chef, in partnership with Xero and PayFast, has called for nominations to be submitted before 21 November. A final short...

Auditors urged to play watchdog role

Speaking at the Southern Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA) virtual conference, Inspector of Intelligence Dr Setlhomamaru Dintwe said auditors should be beyond reproach at all times. “Any unprofessional or improper conduct places the spotlight on the...

Imperial makes strategic investment in salesforce automation provider

Imperial’a Market Access business has made a strategic investment in FIGJAM, a sales force automation solution provider in Africa. The investment gives Imperial a 24% stake in the business and was effective 1 November 2021. FIGJAM was founded in 2013 to create...

Fintech lender growth exposes demand for business funding

South African businesses have been through trying times during Covid-19 as fintech Fundrr attests. Demand for funding increased and clients’ ability to pay decreased during the first hard lockdown. But, the fintech attracted an investor and in the past year,...

Grindstone Ventures launches $6,5m venture capital fund

Grindstone Ventures has launched a $6,5-million (R100-million) fund dedicated to seed funding predominantly South African innovative technology startups who have completed, or are part, of its Grindstone Accelerator programme. The programme is a growth engineer for...

Mazars, Neu Capital Africa merge

Mazars corporate finance division and Neu Capital Africa – now rebranded as Cala Capital Africa – have announced the consolidation of their capital raising advisory capabilities to establish Africa’s leading mid-market capital raising practice. The...