Category: <span>Startups</span>

Former professional footballer and current television pundit Rio Ferdinand has announced his investment in the Manchester-based tech platform, DeliveryApp, a move that signifies a huge milestone for the team and the business as a whole. An already passionate investor in the technology market, Rio aims to support DeliveryApp’s brand scale and awareness, drive revenue growth through...

The Shoprite Group – in partnership with South African SMME, the OTB Group (OTB) – has created a centralised platform that simplifies applications and prioritises nearby jobs for applicants. This new platform aims to reduce hiring time, improve matching, and bring recruitment closer to home. By matching candidates to stores close to their homes, it...

Two South African entrepreneurs are redefining how innovation and inclusion can share the same road. MotionAds co-founders Jon Berkowitz and Elan Band have been named joint recipients of the Eric Ellerine Entrepreneur Award, sponsored by Investec, for their remarkable contribution to community upliftment and innovation within South Africa’s fast-growing gig-economy. MotionAds is South Africa’s home-grown...

Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) proudly marks the 20th milestone of the DFA Hong Kong Young Design Talent Award (DFA HKYDTA) with the announcement of its 2025 awardees. Selected by a professional panel of judges, this year’s 17 talented young designers from Hong Kong have been recognised for their outstanding creativity and innovative contributions. Among them,...

Adidas and Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi has officially launched the adidas x Kolisi Collection, the athlete’s first sportswear capsule with the brand. This collaboration celebrates Kolisi’s deep-rooted connection to his hometown of Zwide in the Eastern Cape, and reflects his journey from adversity to global icon. The 11-piece collection, designed in partnership with...

South Africa’s tavern sector,  worth an estimated R40 billion to R60 billion a year and comprising more than 34,000 licensed tavern owners, plays a central role in township economies and community life. But technology adoption has lagged in this sector, with most taverns still operating on cash transactions and basic recordkeeping. Fintech solutions are helping...

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For years marketers have said that “content is king,” and in 2025 this principle is more powerful than ever. Content is at the heart of how people find, trust, and choose businesses online. Without it, your website has nothing to rank for, no way to engage visitors, and nothing meaningful to share on social media....

A bold new force in African business growth has arrived. Heritage Growth Partners has officially launched, bringing together three powerful organisations: Niche Integrated Solutions, OptiGrowth, and the Gauteng Ex-Political Prisoners of Robben Island (GAEPP), the very men and women who alongside Mandela were the central figures in the anti-apartheid movement of South Africa. Together they...

You’ve spotted a recurring problem, sketched out an innovative solution, and maybe even convinced a few friends (or investors) that you’re onto something big. Now comes the next big decision: do you launch with a web app or go all-in on mobile? Spoiler alert: there’s no universal answer! Don’t worry, we’ll make this less painful...