Category: <span>Startups</span>

Renowned futurist and trend analyst Dion Chang   is stepping into a more focused chapter of his career — one he calls his personal rewirement. Known for two decades of helping businesses make sense of disruption, Dion is refining his work to concentrate on two powerful keynote talks — The State We’re In and Why Your Business Needs...

Amazon South Africa expands its product offering with the launch of three popular everyday essentials categories: Groceries, Pet Food, and Vitamins and Supplements. This selection enhancement brings thousands of new non-perishable food items, pet food products, and health supplements to customers across the country with the added benefit of free delivery for products shipped by...

The 4th Annual Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards (YOBAs) has officially announced its 2025 finalists at a vibrant gathering hosted at the Courtyard Hotel in Waterfall City. These prestigious awards remain the only platform on the African continent dedicated to recognising and celebrating exceptional brands owned and run by young entrepreneurs. Established to honour the...

It’s official – South Africa’s most flame-grilled love story just got a fizzy twist. PURA Soda has landed a trial in select Nando’s stores nationwide, and let’s just say – it’s not just the chicken that’s got tongues wagging. In a trial pairing hotter than a full chicken with extra Peri Peri sauce, Pura’s naturally flavoured, low-calorie sodas are...

I Am an Entrepreneur (IAAE) in partnership with FNB has launched a new initiative called The Growth Code to empower Black-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are poised for scale, investment readiness, and long-term sustainability. “The Growth Code is more than just a business development initiative. It is a growth accelerator for entrepreneurs who...

Yoco, South Africa’s leading payments platform, has announced the highly-anticipated return of Yoco Exchange, a one-of-a-kind business event for South African entrepreneurs, on 22 May 2025. It’s been five years since the last Yoco Exchange event, and this year promises to be bolder, smarter, and more impactful than ever. As Yoco CEO Katlego Maphai explains,...

As South Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) increasingly embrace digital tools and platforms, they also face a growing threat: cybercrime. With limited resources compared to larger organisations, SMEs are often seen as soft targets by cybercriminals, highlighting the need for robust cyber security to safeguard their operations, sensitive data, and customer trust. Liquid C2...

SMEs await the postponed Budget Speech to gain insight into government’s sector support  After an optimistic start to the year, recent weeks saw new challenges emerging that could affect not only SMEs but the economy as a whole. This includes the return of loadshedding and the prospect of a further fuel price increase in March,...

In a groundbreaking achievement for local innovation, South African startup Sensor Networks has secured a strategic partnership with Ariston, the world’s largest geyser manufacturer based in Italy. This collaboration will bring cutting-edge smart water heating solutions to South African households in 2025, marking a significant milestone for homegrown technology on the global stage. The partnership...

The Loeries Awards for brand communications and creativity in Africa and the Middle East are now open for 2025 entries, inviting brands, agencies, creative professionals, and production companies to submit their work across various categories. As the only award that covers all of Africa and The Middle East that informs the global WARC rankings, The Loeries says...