Category: <span>Startups</span>

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...

Across South Africa, farmers shoulder the responsibility of managing land sustainably while maintaining food production in a changing climate. Soil degradation, declining organic matter, water scarcity and extreme weather are placing unprecedented pressure on agricultural systems., farmers are required to balance productivity with long-term environmental health while demonstrating resilience in the face of increasing environmental...

A popular independent lefty American media company is expanding to the United Kingdom. On Tuesday, Zeteo, the Substack founded by former MSNBC anchor Mehdi Hasan, plans to announce that it is launching Zeteo UK, a standalone site that will begin publishing this week, with a hard launch date in September. The outlet said it is hiring...

PayPal today announced a new global goal to support 25 million people and small businesses with the resources, skills, and training they need to thrive in the digital economy. The goal is outlined in PayPal’s 2025 Global Impact Report, published recently, and reflects the company’s continued focus on expanding economic opportunity and helping entrepreneurs thrive in a rapidly evolving world.  “Small businesses are...

For many small businesses, marketing is not necessarily the problem; consistency is. Across South Africa, small business owners are expected to manage operations, finances, customer service, sales, administration, and increasingly, digital communication. In many businesses, the founder is also the marketer, social media manager, and designer. The result is that communication often becomes reactive rather...

XTransfer, the B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, reinforced its commitment to serving SMEs across Africa through its participation in major regional events. Following the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Rwanda, XTransfer joined the Solar & Storage Live Africa 2026 in Johannesburg. These engagements reflect XTransfer’s growing focus on enabling legitimate, secure cross-border trade that supports real-economy supply chains across the continent. As Africa’s premier energy...