32 African nations now have access to the fixed-line connectivity and field service offerings of global managed service provider SmartCIC. Along with fixed-line connection, SmartCIC has started satellite services that
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In 2020, private wealth and the number of high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) declined by around 9% in Africa as a result of the COVID-19
South African mobility startup that aims to digitize the nation’s notorious minibus taxi business has secured an undisclosed amount of fund from leading angel investors. Imtiyaaz Riley, the co-founder
Of the industrialized and developing nations that make up the G20, South Africa has the highest emission intensity. This jeopardizes its promise to decrease global warming. Eskom, the nation’s
In recognition of their efforts to use innovation to improve South African communities, four homegrown digital start-ups have been selected to compete in the World Summit Awards (WSA). The global
Fundraising for the past 5 months has been a roller coaster for African startups. In June 2022, African startups made 36 fully disclosed raises totaling $426,280,000 million. This
In South Africa, Liquid Dataport, a division of Cassava Technologies, will be providing much-needed access to reasonably priced internet. The South African economy will benefit from Liquid Dataport’s acquisition
Livestock Wealth, a crowd-farming firm in South Africa, has raised $550,000 (ZAR10 million) in capital as it prepares to expand across Africa. The Mineworkers Investment Company’s venture capital
To promote renewable energy in South Africa, solar leasing company Sun Exchange and online auto marketplace Cars.co.za have partnered. Today, Sun Exchange revealed that the automotive platform had
A new Google Cloud region will be launched in South Africa; this is according to the US-based internet search giant Google. As part of its plans to invest in the
Envusa Energy, a new jointly owned firm to be formed by Anglo American and EDF Renewables, will be responsible for creating a regional renewable energy ecosystem (RREE) in South Africa.
Woolworths has announced it is expanding its online purchasing options to give its local customers a seamless omnichannel shopping experience. In an effort to provide customers with a better one-stop
