Category: <span>Startups</span>

A new majority Black and Latinx-owned and operated digital bank hopes to make supporting Black-owned banks and businesses a little easier for consumers. Greenwood was created by Bounce TV founder Ryan Glover and his close friend, rapper-activist Michael “Killer Mike” Render. The leadership team at Greenwood, which includes former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young, unveiled their new platform on Thursday after...

So you like to think you’re a budding South African content creator, do you? Well, prepare to have your hopes dashed, or your dreams come true, because Telkom’s new TelkomONE streaming service might make you a very happy person. Or a sad one. And that’s because it’s looking for content creators for TelkomONE, a new “…streaming platform...

Three friends from the East Rand have launched their own kasi craft beer, and created a brewery, Township Brew, in the process. FourtyFour Premium Lager launched in February this year and was cofounded by Vusi Radebe, Machode Msiza, and Sfiso Nhlapo, who have been friends for more than a decade.   The trio discussed the idea...

Ntombezinhle “DJ Zinhle” Jiyane  has taken over as CEO of the international sparkling wine brand, Boulevard Nectar Rosè. The award-winning businesswoman has also obtained equity in the brand. Some of her duties will include ensuring that the French sparkling wine is well represented in the market. DJ Zinhle said she was “overwhelmed with different emotions”. “For me, the...

Bonang Matheba has revealed that there are major plans on the cards for House of BNG.   Queen B never fails to impress in all that she delves into, so it comes as no surprise that after becoming impressing local sparkling wine lovers with her MCC range, she has her sights set on the rest of...

Google,  which reaches more internet users than any other firm in India and commands 99% of the nation’s smartphone market, has stumbled upon an odd challenge in the world’s second largest internet market: Scores of top local entrepreneurs. Dozens of top startups and firms in India are working to form an alliance and toying with the...

What’s it like to walk away after pouring your heart and soul into building something? Every founder dreams of building a substantial company. For those who make it through the myriad challenges, it typically results in an exit. If it’s through an acquisition, that can mean cashing in your equity, paying back investors and rewarding long-time...

Black businesses in America will continue to thrive thanks to this powerhouse partnership. Yesterday, Baker Botts L.L.P.  — a leading international tech, energy and life sciences law firm — announced a $10 million strategic collaboration with Official Black Wall Street to provide free legal services and support to the organization’s member businesses over the next...

Lucas Radebe, the Bafana Bafana, Kaizer Chiefs and Leeds United legend, is now sharing his English Premier League insights with football fans every Friday on the Africa Sports Channel, a new sports-on-demand audio platform for the continent. Radebe’s weekly podcast is titled “The Chief”. The Africa Sports Channel, a joint venture between publisher Arena Holdings and Bassfin...

Charlamagne Tha God’s latest podcast foray will bring more recognition to Black culture. The longtime radio presenter and The Breakfast Club host announced a partnership with iHeartRadio to launch The Black Effect Podcast Network, a passion project with an aim to encourage discourse on important topics in the Black community and beyond. Spearheaded by Charlamagne, the Black...