South Africa opens G20 task force meeting on AI and data governance
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em 30/09/2025
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In his opening remarks, Minister Malatsi underscored AI’s role as “a profound transformative force” shaping economies, societies, and governance worldwide....
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LINK Mobility purchases South African messaging provider SMSPortal for $115 Million
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em 23/09/2025
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European messaging company acquires Cape Town-based A2P SMS provider to expand beyond European markets. Transaction values SMSPortal at 4.6x cash EBITDA based on $112 million revenue and $25 million EBITDA performance....
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Six African startups secure $400,000 in FINCA Ventures Competition
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em 19/09/2025
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Early-stage ventures in climate-smart agriculture and fintech receive catalytic funding and global exposure through FINCA Ventures’ flagship prize....
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AI assessment platform secures $11M to drive global expansion
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em 04/09/2025
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South African startup specializing in AI-powered exam monitoring raises significant funding from international investors. The capital will fuel technology development and market expansion across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East....
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StraTech secures funding from VEA Capital Partners to expand corporate finance infrastructure in Africa
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em 26/08/2025
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The South African fintech will use the investment to grow its regional presence, strengthen its core platform, and expand hiring across engineering, operations, and commercial teams....
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South African Competition Commission clears Crossfin's full acquisition of Sybrin Holdings
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em 25/08/2025
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Regulatory body approves fintech investment firm's bid to acquire complete control of software services company without imposing conditions. Transaction builds on existing joint ownership structure between the two entities....
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Street Wallet raises $350K to democratize digital payments for SA's informal sector
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em 18/08/2025
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The Cape Town-based fintech enables cashless transactions for unbanked vendors via QR technology. Fresh funding will expand access to financial services across townships. Valuation hits $2M as investors bet on inclusive digital growth....
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South Africa’s R58 million boost aims to elevate next generation of tech entrepreneurs
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em 14/08/2025
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A new partnership between Telkom FutureMakers and Aions Creative Technology channels funding, mentorship, and strategic support to help emerging startups scale and secure investment....
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TurnStay raises $2M to expand cross-border payment solutions for african tourism
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em 07/08/2025
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South African fintech processes over R250 million in transactions, offering payment infrastructure that reduces costs by up to 70% for travel operators across the continent...
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Squirrel Away launches micro-investment platform for children in South Africa
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em 30/07/2025
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South African financial technology startup introduces micro-investment platform allowing families to build children's wealth through ETFs, targeting country's significant unbanked population with community-focused gifting approach.
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South African HR tech startup Jem secures Zuko Mdwaba as strategic partner and investor
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em 30/07/2025
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Technology veteran who built Salesforce and Workday's African operations joins the company focused on financial and HR solutions for frontline employees as it targets enterprise market expansion....
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Swedfund invests USD 10 million to support MSME lending in East and Southern Africa
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em 25/07/2025
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Swedish development finance institution provides funding to expand MSME access to formal credit across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Zambia, with focus on women-owned businesses and climate-resilient agriculture....
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South African-Born Cerebrium raises $8.5M to simplify multimodal AI deployment
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em 17/07/2025
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With a lean team and a serverless approach, Cerebrium is helping developers deploy AI applications at scale, all while showing the global potential of African tech talent.
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Stitch Secures $55M Series B as Rally Cap Reduces Stake
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em 17/07/2025
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Rally Cap’s partial exit follows Stitch’s growth push and a Series B round.
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