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The fund has been topped by R1m for 2025. Source: Supplied

ICT and financial services SMEs to compete for R4.2m

25 Jun 2025

ProfitShare Partners aligns with global AI trends to transform SME financing in SA

ProfitShare Partners aligns with global AI trends to transform SME financing in SA

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Absa launches Savings Coach: A digital tool that matches your lifestyle

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LeadUP podcast launches season 5 with trailblazing tech entrepreneur Sumarie Greybe

University of Pretoria LeadUP podcast launches season 5 with trailblazing tech entrepreneur Sumarie Greybe

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CBS Group joins HLB International

CBS Group CBS Group joins HLB International

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Perfect Word AI, identity, and the future of finance: Why personhood matters more than ever

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#BestofBiz 2024: Finance

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Source: Supplied. Albertinah Kekana chief executive officer of RBH; Nana Phiri head corporate client groups at RMB, and Colleen Larson, chief executive officer at Business Engage.

Royal Bafokeng Holdings wins big at Gender Mainstreaming Awards

5 Nov 2024

Anton Gillis, Co-founder, HAMAC

SA hotel investors learn harsh lesson: Experience matters

Anton Gillis 10 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied. Bronwyn Knight, chief executive officer of Grit Mauritius.

Healthcare real estate is transforming Mauritius’s investment landscape

18 Jun 2024

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30 years of democracy: A call for a paradigm shift in rural infrastructure investment for prosperity

Herbert Theledi 20 May 2024

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What fund managers want... and other investment trends

Ashford Nyatsumba and Michael Denenga 23 Apr 2024

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Unveiling ALX Ventures: The catalyst for a 21st century African entrepreneurship revolution!

12 Apr 2024

Source: Reuters.

Grocery giants including Tesco, Woolworths team up to launch $125m VC fund

Nqobile Dludla 9 Apr 2024

Cue secures $2m in seed funding

Cue secures $2m in seed funding

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Understanding venture capital: Is it the best funding option for your small business?

Understanding venture capital: Is it the best funding option for your small business?

29 Feb 2024

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Ashlin Perumall, Janine Howard and Tanya Seitz 17 Jan 2024

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Tresor launches R100m Jacquel Ventures investment firm

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Crypto Fest 2022 panel: Managing Risk with DeFi Investments. Michael Jordan (Keynote Speaker): Business Development for Polygon Enterprise, Sebastian Stent: Product Marketing Manager for Web3 at Opera, Daniel Kimber: Co-founder of Bakari AG and Hannes Wessels (Keynote Speaker): Country Head for Southern Africa at Binance. Source: Crypto Fest

Crypto Fest comes to Cape Town in time for summer, focused on safety

24 Oct 2023

Source: Ria Papier and the esteemed individuals - Darshan Daya, Edmund Higenbottam, Liz Kolobe, and Nicola Gubb - have officially embarked on their new roles as board members of Savca.

New leadership takes the helm at Savca

9 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied. Ipeleng Mkhari, the founder and chief executive officer of Motseng Investment Holdings.

Motseng's Silver Jubilee: Empowering women, driving African growth

2 Oct 2023

Source: 123RF.

What is net zero and why does it matter?

Philip Robotham 7 Jul 2023

Source: Supplied. Yanga Mputa, SA's new Tax Ombud.

Yanga Mputa appointed as SA's first female Tax Ombud

3 Jul 2023

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What's driving Africa's private equity market growth?

Angela Simpson and Lydia Shadrach-Razzino 19 May 2023

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The role of private equity investment in Africa's transformation

Angela Simpson and Lydia Shadrach-Razzino 3 May 2023

Dream VC fellows in Zanzibar | image supplied

Dream VC opens applications for 2023 flagship VC accelerator programme

3 Apr 2023

Source: Supplied. Phatho Zondi, Unu Health's chief operating officer.

Standard Bank, Unu Health commit to bridging the gap in primary healthcare

28 Feb 2023

Intellidex MD, Dr Graunt Kruger

Africa Impact Investment Awards: Interview with Dr Graunt Kruger, MD of Intellidex

Shan Radcliffe 27 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied. Ketso Gordhan chief executive officer of the SA SME Fund; Rekha Govender portfolio manager of investment finance, TIA; Ismail Abdoola chief financial officer of TIA; Thiru Pather investment principal of the SA SME Fund; Patrick Krappie acting chief executive officer of TIA; Vuyisile Phehane executive of Bio-Economy ToA; and Tshepiso Kobile, chief executive officer of Savca.

Savca graduation ceremony marks new milestone for venture capital in SA

20 Feb 2023

In 2020, Vantage’s funding to CIM Santé has enabled the Moroccan hospital group to rapidly expand its number of beds | image supplied

Vantage Capital announces final close of 4th mezzanine fund

7 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied. Jules Ngankam, AGF group chief executive officer and Olga Dickmann,chief financial officer, manager business development Africa.

African Guarantee Fund partners with Bettervest

30 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Andile Ngcaba, chairman and founding partner at Convergence Partners.

Private equity firm raises $296m to drive digital inclusion across Africa

30 Jan 2023

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