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Multi-service vehicle app launched in East Africa
The first multi-service vehicle booking app, HudHud, has been launched in Somalia, Somaliland and Kenya. HudHud will allow commuters in these regions to order multi vehicles on one platform. In collaboration with technical partners, HudHud enables improved transportation modes and…
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A new app matches employers with job seekers
A new app called MrEmploy has been released in South Africa to help employers find the right people for their company and for job seekers to find employment. The app eliminates a number of processes associated with the standard job-seeking…
South African-designed software improves CCTV cameras
One of the first South African-designed and manufactured CCTV camera software systems has recently been publically released. The Foresight Security System is designed by Pretoria-based electronic engineer and computer scientist Derek van der Merwe. The system is designed to be…
10 South African scale-up companies selected for Grindstone Accelerator programme
From digital satellite solutions to waterless sanitation, marketing automation, and creative Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, innovation is the common thread linking the 10 diverse enterprises selected for the first Johannesburg iteration of Knife Capital’s Grindstone Accelerator programme. Grindstone is a…
Nigeria’s digital taxi-transportation service, MAX, receives $7.5 million in funding
The uMunthu fund has acquired a share in MAX, the motorcycle hailing app in West Africa. MAX has raised around $7.5 million from a group of investors including NovaStar Ventures, Yamaha, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Zrosk Investment Management, and other partners.…
South African startup, Silulo Ulutho Technologies begins African expansion
Silulo Ulutho Technologies was founded by entrepreneur Luvuyo Rani in 2004. The company began when former teacher Rani would sell computers to teachers from the boot of his car. Silulo Ulutho Technologies has 42 South African branches to date and…
Naspers invests in South African tech start-up, SweepSouth
On Thursday, 20 June 2019, Naspers Foundry announced its first deal, with a $2.4 million investment in South African tech startup, SweepSouth. The startup is an online cleaning services platform that connects clients to trusted and reliable domestic cleaners. The…
Two young South African app developers continue to push boundaries
18-year-old Brandon Kynoch and 21-year-old Dieter Kunze are two South African creative developers who are inspiring the younger generation of South Africans to become a part of the world of programming and coding. Brandon Kynoch’s most recent gaming app, Sector,…
Unlocking technology for medium-size and startup companies
Today’s medium-sized companies enjoy reinvigorated access to business technology. The powerful systems that raised the game of enterprises are now also open to smaller, agile, startup and niche businesses. “When you look at medium and startup businesses, those companies have…
Avaya strengthens South Africa’s SME support with new partnership
Avaya Holdings has partnered with Even Flow Distribution, a value-added distributor of unified communication, telecoms, video conferencing, wireless and networking technology, to brings its solutions to market. Under the partnership, Even Flow Distribution will supply and support Avaya’s market-leading range…
87% of Magento e-commerce websites at ‘high risk’ from cyber attacks
New research has found 87 per cent of SME websites using the Magento platform are currently at high risk from cyber attacks. By contrast, under 10 per cent of websites using other major e-commerce platforms surveyed register in the same…
Publiseer selected as one of the 100 most innovative African startups
Africa Moves has announced the selection of 100 of the most innovative and promising African startups for the June 17-21 Africa Moves’ Summit in Tunisia. The selection was carefully made from a pool of over 1000 applications by a jury…
SMEs can free up cash flow through invoice discounts
Small business owners who are experiencing cash flow challenges should consider improving efficiencies in their payments collection and processing methods to free up working capital. Vaughan David, CEO of Business Savings and Cash Investments at FNB says that one of…
Startups invited to join the Kaspersky Open Innovations Program
Kaspersky Lab has launched a new initiative to foster collaboration with innovative tech-based startups. The Kaspersky Open Innovations Program will enable startups to expand their potential customer base by joining a globally recognised brand in the cybersecurity sector. Kaspersky Lab…
New online platform matches skills needed for future jobs with employers
Serial tech entrepreneur Madoda Khuzwayo has developed Hiring.ly, an online job portal designed to give employers a platform to source, track and manage talent recruitment. Hiring.ly seeks to set itself apart through matching eligible candidates & employers through a range…
Nigeria’s on-demand motorcycle taxi app secures Series A funding
Gokada, a Lagos-based on-demand motorcycle taxi app, has secured a Series A funding of $5.3 million. Led by Rise Capital with participation from Adventure Capital, First MidWest Group, IC Global Partners and several local investors, Gokada will deploy its…
