https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/517.html South Africa Venture Capital news 15 Venture Capital news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/517.html en-us Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:59:45 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/access-bank-strategy-for-turning-african-mining-potential-into-profitable-projects-062245a At the recent Investing in African Mining Indaba, Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Phumzile Mgcina, reiterated the government’s stance that mining is a sunrise industry. This was echoed by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his State of the Nation Address (Sona). 1-265807 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Venture Capital South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-deal-to-accelerate-critical-minerals-beneficiation-284797a A new master risk participation agreement (MRPA) was signed between the African Export‑Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) at the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town. The MRPA offers African businesses the opportunity to expand trade finance, reduce risks in cross-border transactions, and speed up the beneficiation of critical minerals. 1-265550 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Venture Capital South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bestofbiz-2025-finance-849413a We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2025 lists across all our industries featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and company news. 1-264299 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Venture Capital South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/a-practical-guide-to-building-a-better-credit-score-in-south-africa-finance365-396438a A good credit score isn’t just a number - it’s a quiet little passport to the life you truly want. It can help you get approved for a car, a home, or even that store account you’ve been eyeing. 1-263713 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Venture Capital South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/patrice-motsepe-announces-harmony-gold-huge-investment-629101a Harmony Gold chairman Patrice Motsepe said that the company is evaluating a substantial copper venture in Papua New Guinea in partnership with US mining giant Newmont Corporation. 1-263501 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Venture Capital South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/global-backing-for-gaia-climate-fund-reaches-600m-at-first-close-737562a The GAIA Climate Loan Fund (GAIA) has completed its first closing with $600m. This fund will be utilised to provide loans primarily for climate adaptation projects in areas that are most severely affected by climate change and are least equipped to respond. The fund aims to reach a total size of $1.48 billion, with a final closing expected in 2027. 1-262972 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Venture Capital South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sanlam-backed-cfms-climate-investor-two-fund-closes-at-1bn-060485a Climate Fund Managers (CFM), a climate-focused blended finance investment manager, has announced the $1bn close of its Climate Investor Two (CI2) fund, making it the largest global climate adaptation infrastructure fund focused on emerging markets. The fund blends public and private capital to invest in and co-develop water, waste, and oceans infrastructure in emerging markets, including low-income countries, across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. 1-262647 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Venture Capital South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/can-mining-growth-and-transformation-co-exist-in-south-africa-515500a The draft Mineral Resources Development Bill (MRDP) has been met with criticism, particularly on the clauses concerning BEE (Black Economic Empowerment) in South Africa's mining exploration. Many stakeholders argue that the imposition of BEE will discourage investor interest, which will hinder mining exploration and, in turn, job creation and economic growth in South Africa. With this in mind, Paul Dunne — Minerals Council South Africa president and Northam Platinum CEO — set out to answer the question of whether or not it's possible to drive economic growth and transformation simultaneously in South Africa. Dunne delivered a keynote address at the 2025 Joburg Indaba in Sandton. 1-262186 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Venture Capital South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/explore-insights-that-shape-tomorrows-future-282287a From artificial intelligence to climate change, wellness to financial innovation - the SAICA iN-FOR_sight Summit is your one-of-a-kind opportunity to get ahead of the change, connect across sectors, lead with purpose, insight and foresight. 1-262160 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Venture Capital South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-zero-to-a-billion-inside-phakamani-impact-capitals-decade-of-building-south-africas-smmes-954134a From mining engineers to logistics trailblazers, Phakamani Impact Capital’s R1bn in SMME funding proves that, with the right backing, small businesses are powering SA’s future – sustaining jobs, driving innovation, and building legacies across communities. 1-261804 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Venture Capital South Africa