Category: <span>Startups</span>

Spanish soccer giants Barcelona have officially withdrawn from the European Super League, dealing the latest blow to the breakaway competition. The LaLiga champions were one of three Spanish clubs to sign up to the project when it was first announced in April 2021, alongside Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. However, the plans quickly unravelled following a backlash from supporters, with...

As disruption accelerates and business models grow increasingly fragile, Point Hope today announced the launch of the Anchor Generational Assets Fund, a long-only global equities strategy designed for investors with multi-decade investment horizons. The Fund is informed by Point Hope’s research into business longevity — shaped by studying how companies sustain economic relevance through competition, market cycles, and...

Most entrepreneurs don’t struggle with effort—they struggle with clarity and alignment. Despite working long hours and investing heavily in marketing, many business owners still find their brand fails to connect with customers and generate consistent revenue. Launched this month, Brand Growth Track is a community-led learning pathway for entrepreneurs that provides the practical tools, clarity, and guidance...

Company Name: DameConcepts Firewood Tagline: “Fuel Your Fire with Quality Firewood” About Us: At DameConcepts Firewood, we are passionate about providing high-quality, seasoned firewood for homes, businesses, and outdoor enthusiasts. With years of experience in the firewood industry, we specialize in delivering top-tier firewood that’s perfect for fireplaces, wood stoves, outdoor fire pits, and camping. Whether you’re heating...

The Marquee Awards will recognise brands and agencies that showcase excellence in strategy and technology implementation to deliver marketing impact. The gala award ceremony will take place on April 23rd, 2026, in Dubai. Martechvibe announced the launch of the Marquee Awards, a landmark initiative celebrating the most innovative, impactful, and forward‑thinking digital marketing campaigns in...

Liverpool FC has entered into a new long-term retail partnership with Old School, one of South Africa’s leading supporter and leisurewear brands, to launch the club’s first official standalone stores on the continent. As part of the five-year agreement, Old School will deliver the official LFC Retail experience through online and offline channels, launching e-commerce...

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,...