Category: <span>Startups</span>

XTransfer, the world’s leading B2B cross-border trade payment platform, reinforced its commitment to serving SMEs across Africa through its first participation in Seamless Africa 2026, held 8–9 September. The debut reflects XTransfer’s growing focus on enabling legitimate, secure cross-border trade that supports real-economy supply chains across the continent. “Our debut at Seamless Africa reflects a clear...

The Takealot Group has launched a 10-week accelerator aimed at helping South African manufacturers turn established products into scalable businesses, with the top three participants set to share R1.7m in prize money. The 2026 Takealot TIA Local Innovation Challenge, known as Made Local, is being in partnership with the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and is...

Jacobs is expanding its offering beyond the traditional coffee cup with the launch of Jacobs Ice Presso Latte and Jacobs Ice Presso Classic.The ready-to-drink range brings the established coffee brand into the growing chilled coffee occasion, offering consumers a convenient format designed for consumption on the go. Available in two variants, Jacobs Ice Presso Latte...

California Pool Partners (CPP) today announced the formal launch of its owner-centric platform, offering pool service business owners a collaborative alternative to conventional private equity roll-up models. Unlike traditional approaches that often prioritize rapid consolidation and centralized control, CPP is built around mutually beneficial relationships with owners. The model is designed to help owners professionalize and...

The world’s most successful founders don’t build in isolation. They build inside ecosystems. Silicon Valley. Singapore. Tel Aviv. London. These are more than cities, they’re startup hubs that breed billion-dollar businesses. Here’s the thing: You don’t have to relocate to one of these centers to take advantage of their knowledge. You simply have to know...

Jem, the WhatsApp-based workforce management platform for deskless teams, has raised an $8.4m Series A funding round led by global fintech investor Quona Capital. The investment will support Jem’s ongoing growth from an HR and benefits provider into a comprehensive AI-native workforce management platform, further enhancing its offering for frontline workers across Africa. Quona led...

I’ve got some exciting news to share with you! My brand new book The Adaptability Advantage: Unlearn the Past, Rewire Your Awareness, and Elevate Your Future published by Wiley is now available. It was inspired by traveling around the world, speaking to leaders about the future, and seeing the same challenge everywhere, whether it’s New York, London,...

A new group of aspiring ICT entrepreneurs from KwaZulu-Natal have officially begun their enterprise development journey through the e4 Enterprise Development Programme, delivered in partnership with Tushiyah Xchange. The latest intake marks another milestone in the eight-year partnership between e4 and Tushiyah, an award-winning Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) specialist. Together, the organisations are helping...

As South Africa’s creator economy continues its rapid rise, some of the country’s biggest brands are increasingly recognising the influence, reach and commercial power of digital creators.  The latest sign of that momentum comes from the Content Creator Awards, which has announced an impressive line-up of partners for its 2026 edition, showcasing the growing role...

Football is more than a game—it’s a lifestyle, a culture and a community. Orlando Pirates has officially brought that spirit to life with the opening of its first-ever official retail store at Mall of Africa, giving Buccaneers supporters a dedicated destination to shop, connect and celebrate their club. A New Home for Buccaneers Supporters Located at...