5 days ago · In a groundbreaking move for Southern Africa’s energy efficiency landscape, Spark Energy Services has partnered with GreenYellow South Africa to finance a large-scale lighting retrofit project at 93 retail stores across the region. This strategic collaboration underscores the growing role of innovative financing in accelerating the transition to clean energy solutions.

Jan 15, 2025 · Key Trends and InnovationsMeta Description: Explore key trends in cryptocurrency for 2025, including regulation, AI integration, tokenisation, and Ethereum upgrades. Learn how these developments are shaping the future of digital finance globally and in South Africa

Jul 22, 2024 · Total investment: For the first time since the survey’s inception, total invested capital surpassed R3 billion. Since the survey’s launch 14 years ago, the South African VC industry has seen R10.73 billion invested across 1,106 deals. Deal activity: While the number of deals decreased slightly in 2023 compared to 2022, the overall activity remains higher than pre-pandemic levels.

Sep 19, 2024 · Explore the advantages of cloud-based Bitcoin mining with BakerCoin, offering a cost-effective and innovative approach to crypto mining. Discover how cloud mining can reduce entry barriers, lower costs, and contribute to the decentralized nature of cryptocurrency while yielding significant rewards.

Feb 3, 2025 · Savant, Africa’s leading deep-tech and hardware incubator, accelerator, and venture fund, has launched its Build Programme Cohort 3; an intensive 6-month investment readiness programme.The Build Programme is designed to empower early-stage startups solving complex challenges in the green economy through cutting-edge science and engineering.

Jan 15, 2025 · In a groundbreaking move for African travel technology, Purple Elephant Ventures (PEV), a Nairobi-based venture studio, has raised $4.5 million in seed financing. This landmark funding is not only a testament to the burgeoning potential of Africa’s tourism-tech industry but also marks the largest ...

5 days ago · South Africa is rapidly emerging as a leading technology hub, with cities beyond traditional business centers stepping into the spotlight. According to a recent analysis by QuickBooks South Africa, Stellenbosch has been named the country’s top city for tech job opportunities per capita, surpassing Johannesburg and Cape Town.This shift highlights the growing demand for tech talent and the ...

Dec 4, 2024 · At AWS re:Invent 2024, Amazon Web Services unveiled significant initiatives that promise to revolutionise enterprise cloud deployment and application modernisation, streamline enterprise workflows, improve database performance and advance AI capabilities.. Aurora DSQL: A Database Without Trade-offs. The new Amazon Aurora DSQL is a distributed SQL database tailored for global applications.

6 days ago · According to the SIA Foundation, the program aims to address the core challenges entrepreneurs face in Nigeria, including limited financial resources, business development struggles, and access to new markets.By combining capital with expert guidance, the program fosters sustainable growth for startups looking to make a lasting impact.

Jan 15, 2025 · Conservio, the go-to platform for travellers looking to escape into nature, has just landed $1 million in funding to expand its footprint.The investment, led by E4E Africa, also brought in contributions from Volve Capital, Living Hope Ventures, and seasoned tech entrepreneur Jonathan Smith.