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SA medtech company AI Diagnostics raises R85 million to accelerate AI-powered TB screening

SA medtech company AI Diagnostics raises R85 million to accelerate AI-powered TB screening

A South African medtech company has secured R85 million in funding to advance the use of its proprietary hardware and AI software in combatting the tuberculosis (TB) epidemic. The affordable solution, praised by investors for

Cape Town startup Happy Pay raises $5M seed round to scale the first ad-subsidised payments network, to deliver cost-free Buy Now Pay Later payments for SA consumers

Cape Town startup Happy Pay raises $5M seed round to scale the first ad-subsidised payments network, to deliver cost-free Buy Now Pay Later payments for SA consumers

Happy Pay, one of Africa's fastest-growing Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platforms, has closed a $5 million seed round led by global technology investor Partech. The round saw participation from Futuregrowth Asset Management, 4Di Capital,

Nile launches as Africa’s first Social e-tailer

Nile launches as Africa’s first Social e-tailer

Where shopping meets chat, and Africa leads the retail revolutionAs Africa’s digital economy accelerates, Nile has officially launched as the continent’s first dedicated social e-tailer, transforming how people discover, connect, and shop online.Nile is built

R&D powers better healthcare for everyone, from discovery to delivery

R&D powers better healthcare for everyone, from discovery to delivery

Achieving universal healthcare for billions across Africa is an ambitious and vital goal; one that will face challenges but must be pursued. To ensure equitable access to health services in the most meaningful and impact

Africa’s Hidden AI Advantage: How Resource Constraints Drive Superior Innovation

Africa’s Hidden AI Advantage: How Resource Constraints Drive Superior Innovation

Building technological sovereignty through human-centered AI developmentBy Archana Arakkal, Lead Research Engineer: Technology OfficeAfrica stands at a crossroads. While global AI spending surges to $632 billion by 2028¹, we face a critical choice: adopt implementation

How innovation has revolutionised pension fund administration in the two-pot era

How innovation has revolutionised pension fund administration in the two-pot era

The introduction of the two-pot pension fund system marked a significant shift for fund administrators, requiring them to engage directly with fund members rather than solely with employer groups. In the case of financial advisory

Gamification is the future of business engagement   

Gamification is the future of business engagement   

Thabo Tsolo, CEO and Game Designer at SpaceSalad StudiosGiven the competitive nature of today’s business landscape, decision-makers are continuously looking for more innovative ways of keeping customers engaged, enhance employee productivity, and drive revenue. This

Aions Creative Technology expands its portfolio with Milli and Franc Investment

Aions Creative Technology expands its portfolio with Milli and Franc Investment

Venture builder Aions Creative Technology announced the addition of two innovative startups, Milli and Franc, to its investment portfolio, bringing the total number of investees to 11. This expansion underscores its commitment to fostering entrepreneurship

Local tech company delivers mobile app solution to help SA navigate new energy tariffs & cut electricity costs with Sensor.Connect

Local tech company delivers mobile app solution to help SA navigate new energy tariffs & cut electricity costs with Sensor.Connect

Sensor Networks, a local technology company based in Cape Town, announces the development and release of Sensor.Energy, an innovative online platform that was designed to help South African households manage rising electricity costs following a

Unlocking the Potential of Women-Centric Products and Services

Unlocking the Potential of Women-Centric Products and Services

Global survey of almost 15,000 respondents across 12 countries, with 8% from SA, highlights significant dissatisfaction among women with consumer goods, financial services, and healthcare offerings available to themDespite women managing nearly $32 trillion in