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HyperDev Secures Over $1 Million (R15 Million+) in Pre-Seed Funding
AI Coding Platform Hits Nearly 100,000 Users in Under Three Months HyperDev, the AI-powered software development platform with operations in Europe and South Africa, has raised more than $1 million in pre-seed funding from European and UK venture investors. The company has grown rapidly to nearly 100,000 users in less than three months, indicating strong
Breaking News Today – Monday 6 July 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today South Africa Private Sector Returns to Growth (PMI) South Africa’s private sector returned to expansion in June, with the S&P Global PMI rising to 50.5 from 49.6 in May, signalling improving economic activity as inflation eases. Output and new orders grew modestly, though employment remained subdued. This marks
Judgment, Not Just Code: What Tech Startups Must Master to Turn Product into Revenue in 2026
African startups and scale-ups have never had the opportunity to be better equipped to build software. AI tools are slashing development costs and timelines, enabling even small teams to ship software features at an unprecedented speed. Yet founders are discovering a painful truth: faster shipping does not equal faster growth. Capital is tighter, investor patience
Startup Stack – Top five Communication & Team Collaboration tools for African startups
Top five Communication & Team Collaboration tools for African startups: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Zoho Workplace/Cliq, and Pumble. These tools balance real-time chat, video, file sharing, and project elements, with strong mobile support crucial for Africa's variable connectivity and mobile-first users. They suit bootstrapped startups facing data costs, currency fluctuations (ZAR, etc.), and needs
Too Little Energy, Too Late? South Africa’s Painful De-Industrialisation Amid Eskom’s “Profitability”
South Africa is bleeding manufacturing jobs and industrial capacity while government, Eskom, and NERSA celebrate incremental improvements in the power system. The country has suffered multiple energy crises over more than a decade, yet meaningful structural reform has been excruciatingly slow. The question must be asked: why has it taken so many corporate failures, factory
South Africa’s Solar PV Industry Surpasses 10 GW Milestone
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has released its Annual Report for the 2025/26 financial year, highlighting a transformative period for the country’s solar sector. South Africa crossed a major milestone by surpassing 10.12 GW of installed solar PV capacity, representing a positive 19% year-on-year growth. This achievement cements the country’s position as Africa’s
Breaking News Today – Friday 3 July 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today Nigeria Joins IEA as First OPEC Member – Strategic Shift for Africa’s Largest Oil Producer Nigeria has officially become the first OPEC member to join the International Energy Agency (IEA) as an Associate member. This marks a significant geopolitical and energy policy development for Africa’s biggest oil producer.
South Africa’s Automotive Sector Maintains Momentum in June 2026 Despite Headwinds
The South African new vehicle market delivered another solid performance in June 2026, with domestic sales reaching 54,482 units — the strongest June monthly result since 2007. This represents a robust 15.3% increase (7,213 units) compared to June 2025, according to data released by naamsa on 1 July 2026. Year-to-Date Performance (First Half 2026) The
South Africa’s Startup Ecosystem: Strong Foundations, Regulatory Bottlenecks, and the Promise of the SA Startup Act
South Africa’s startup ecosystem stands at a critical economic juncture. With a stagnant economy but positive small indicators of potential, combined with dwindling manufacturing and mining activities, predominantly hampered by regulatory strangle holds. The country also boasts a deep talent pool, sophisticated financial markets, with established innovation hubs in Cape Town and Johannesburg, and a
Breaking News Today – Thursday 2 July 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today South African New Vehicle Sales Spike in June South Africa’s new vehicle domestic market delivered a strong performance in June 2026, with domestic sales reaching 54,482 units — the best June performance since 2007. This represents a solid 15.3% increase (7,213 units) compared to June 2025. Passenger vehicle
South Africa’s Manufacturing Sector Contracts Further as ABSA PMI Declines
The ABSA Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) has once again signalled weakness in South Africa’s manufacturing sector. The latest reading for June 2026, fell below the crucial 50-point level, confirming a contraction in activity during the period under review. This marks another disappointing month for the sector, which has struggled to gain sustained momentum throughout 2026.
Breaking News Today – Wednesday 1 July 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today South African Unemployment Craters Further According to the latest employment numbers from Stats SA, the country's total employment decreased by 121,000 or 1.1% year-on-year between March 2025 and March 2026. Employment decreased by 80,000 jobs or 0.8% quarter-on-quarter, from 10,548,000 in December 2025 to 10,468,000 in March 2026. This
No Free Lunch Podcast – Automated Tax Filing Solutions
Talking Tax Returns – With Daniel Swiegers In this episode of No Free Lunch, Greg Stewart speaks with Daniel Swiegers of TaxTim about how technology is helping South Africans navigate the often stressful world of tax filing. The conversation is especially timely, with tax season around the corner, and centers on how digital tools are
Business School – The Power of Communication and Ideas
Core Competencies Every Business Leader Must Master In business, few capabilities separate consistent winners from the rest as clearly as the ability to communicate effectively and generate high-quality ideas. While execution, timing, capital, and networks all matter, the capacity to speak and write with clarity, and to think creatively and strategically, acts as a powerful
Breaking News Today – Tuesday 30 June 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today WhatsApp Introduces Usernames – Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Number WhatsApp has announced a major platform privacy upgrade, where users will soon be able to chat using unique usernames instead of revealing their phone numbers for messaging. The new feature allows people to connect and communicate while keeping
Breaking News Today – Monday 29 June 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today South African Businesses Brace for Protest Action on Immigrants Police and security services are reported to be on high-alert in major cities around South Africa, as planned protest action against illegal immigrants in the country are set to roll out this week. There are heightened fears from business
Immigrant Protests – South Africa Does Not Have an Illegal Immigrant Problem
To Listen to this Content – Click below: As South Africa heads into a tense week of potential protests and the inevitable violence that often accompanies such protests. This is a critical juncture at which the whole African continent needs to perhaps stop and take stock. The narrative and the framing around the current unhappiness
Top 5 Inventory & Supply Chain Software Platforms for African Startups & SMEs in 2026
Effective inventory management requires a blend of technical skills, strategic thinking, and operational discipline. Here are the most important competencies: Inventory and supply chain management software today is a critical success factor in managing a business, and helps businesses track stock levels, manage orders, forecast demand, optimise warehousing, and streamline procurement. For African startups and
Breaking News Today – Friday 26 June 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today Producer Inflation in South Africa Spikes in May South Africa’s producer inflation accelerated sharply to 7.8% year-on-year in May 2026, up from 4.8% in April, according to data released by Statistics South Africa yesterday. This represents the highest reading in over a year and marks a significant jump
IBM Unveils World’s First Sub-1 Nanometer Chip Technology – A Major Leap in Semiconductor Innovation
IBM has announced a groundbreaking advancement in semiconductor technology with the revel of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer chip. The development, revealed today on IBM's Blog, represents a significant milestone in the race to push beyond current physical limits of silicon-based computing. This new technology could reshape the future of artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and