Feb 12, 2015
For the first time, SWIFT will host an African round of its global financial technology Start-up Challenge alongside its annual African regional conference (ARC), taking place from 5 to 7 May in Cape Town. The ARC, now in its 22nd year, brings together policy makers,...
Oct 28, 2014
A South African start-up hopes to address South Africa’s youth unemployment. South Africa has the third highest unemployment rate in the world for people between the ages of 15 to 24, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Risk 2014 report. The report...
May 19, 2014
Over – a South African-developed iOS app that allows users to add artistic text and artwork to user-generated photos – has won the award for World’s Best Start-Up at U-Start conference held in Milan. The contender live pitched against 19 competitors from around...
Apr 8, 2014
Start-up builder Africa Internet Holding (AIH) has launched Lendico – a digital alternative to banks that enables investors to directly fund the loans of private individuals – in South Africa. The NCR-approved Lendico marketplace now offers borrowers cheap loans...
Oct 29, 2013
Start-up business accelerator Seed Engine has begun its second programme with a strong line-up of six ventures. Selected participants have been offered an enhanced array of benefits. These include R100 000 start-up capital plus over R300 000 in additional benefits...
