NITDA
Regulation

NITDA Slams ₦10m Fine on SokoLoan For Privacy Invasion

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has slammed a ₦10 million fine on Soko Lending Company Limited (SokoLoan), an online lending

Pngme
Fintech Funding Investment Venture Capital

African Financial Data Platform Pngme Raises $15m by Octopus Ventures

Pngme, an African financial data platform, has raised $15 million led by Octopus Ventures led the Series A round, with

Fraud
Cyber security Fraud

Preventing Escalating Business Fraud in SA Starts With Robust KYC

While legislation and the introduction of new regulations aim to combat fraud and corruption, South African businesses have the power

Workplace
Women

Meet The Women Shaping The South African Workplace of Tomorrow

The eventual post-pandemic return to work presents the perfect opportunity to reimagine workplace strategy and space planning. Already one of

Fintechs
Fintech Funding Investment Venture Capital

South African Fintech Startup, Revio Closes $1m Seed Round

Revio, a South African fintech startup, has received a $1 million seed investment led by venture builder, The Delta. The

Investment Partnership

Chaka Partners TradingView to Enable Borderless Investments For African Pro-traders

Following securing SEC’s first Fintech license and a $1.5M pre-seed funding round, digital investment platform, Chaka, has partnered with TradingView, the world’s leading online

Zeelo
Funding Investment Venture Capital

Shuttle and Bus Commuting Platform Zeelo Raises $12.1m for Accelerated Africa, US, UK and Europe Expansion

Zeelo, South Africa and Europe’s leading smart commuter mobility platform for organizations, has raised $12.1 million (R175M) to accelerate its

GoodsMart
Ecommerce Funding Investment Venture Capital

Egyptian Household Shopping Service GoodsMart Raises $3.6m Led by Sawari Ventures

GoodsMart, an Egyptian household shopping service, has raised a $3.6 million funding led by Sawari Ventures to accelerate market expansion.

AURA
Health Security

AURA’s Digital Marketplace Platform Geared to Drive Change in Access to South Africa’s Security and Medical Services

Platform technology has introduced something new and different to the market. In another wave of positive disruption, these platform-based businesses

Ctrl
Insurtech

SA Digital Insurance Advice Startup Ctrl Secures $2.3m Investment From Naspers Foundry

Ctrl, the South African digital insurance advice platform, has raised a R34 million ($2.3 million) investment from Naspers Foundry. The