Digital payments may be key to African prosperity

For the longest time, small and medium sized businesses (SME’s) scattered across the African continent have been battered by every economic, political and literal storm that happens to blow through. Female-owned enterprises are especially fighting this battle....

Microsoft and SilverBridge partner on insurance solution

With more than two decades’ experience in the insurance market, SilverBridge has continually evolved to deliver on market requirements. With the significant investment by global cloud providers in the country, the organisation is well positioned to continue...

UK forex exchange invites South Africans to crowdfund

A UK-based business, Fourex, developed by South Africans and with a well-known South African board, has opened its second round of crowdfunding to raise R16,3-million and is inviting South Africans to participate. Its first round was oversubscribed by 243%. Fourex...

Mobile apps simplify FMCG asset management

Brands and manufacturers in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market typically spend large amounts of money on a variety of assets that are placed in trade. This includes refrigerators and coolers, display units, point of sale merchandise and promotional products....

Gauteng, Honeywell bring tech to education

As part of its commitment to furthering Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in South Africa, Honeywell has partnered with the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) on the Melisizwe Computer Lab Project, an educational course focused on...

Techstars and Future Females drive gender parity

Techstars and Future Females are piloting an initiative to move the needle on the participation and success of women in tech entrepreneurship around the globe. On 18 September 2019, the Future Females Business School will open its doors to the next group of women...