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African founders set for Cape Town at GEC+Africa 2026
After making stops in nine African countries, the Road to GEC+Africa is heading to its final destination. South Africa will host the last Regional Bootcamp and Pitch Competition before GEC+Africa 2026 opens at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on 16 and 17 September. The roadshow has travelled through Botswana, Uganda, Namibia, Algeria, Ghana,
South Africa looks to stablecoins to simplify African trade
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aims to make it easier for African countries to trade with one another. But for many businesses, sending money across the continent remains more complicated than moving goods. A South African company paying a supplier in Malawi may still have that payment routed through banks outside Africa before
Rank adds community savings and payroll products in Nigeria
Rank, the Nigerian fintech formerly known as Moni, has expanded its product offering with three new financial services. The products are built around one of Africa's oldest financial systems: community savings groups. The company has launched Money Circles, Tribe and Rank Perks in Nigeria. The aim is to bring informal savings and borrowing groups onto
Perplexity Gives Startups a Faster Way to Do Business Research
Good research takes time. Founders spend hours reading company websites, comparing competitors, following industry news and trying to understand new markets before making decisions. The information is available, but finding the right sources often takes longer than expected. That has created an opening for research tools such as Perplexity. Less time searching Many business questions
VOVE ID launches startup compliance programme
Compliance is often one of the last things startups think about until an investor, bank or regulator asks questions. Moroccan regtech startup VOVE ID wants founders to deal with those issues much earlier. The company has opened applications for the VOVE Compliance Infrastructure Program, a new initiative that will help startups review their customer verification,
ASML edges closer to a $1 trillion valuation
Dutch chip equipment maker ASML is back in the headlines after another strong run in its share price. The company is now worth close to $700 billion, and that has raised a new question among investors: could ASML become the first listed company in Europe to reach a market value of $1 trillion? The discussion
Monday Staffing Solutions: Why a good interview doesn't always lead to a job offer
A job interview can go well and still end without a job offer. You answer the questions, meet the hiring team and leave feeling confident. A few days later, an email arrives saying the company has decided to move forward with another candidate. It happens more often than many job seekers realise. That doesn't always
Core launches Microsoft Surface reseller programme for South African SMEs
Core Group has opened applications for a Microsoft Surface reseller programme that targets small and medium sized IT businesses in South Africa. The programme allows approved resellers to supply Microsoft's Surface for Business devices while receiving technical training, product support and sales resources from Core, Microsoft's authorised Surface distributor. The company says the programme is
GoCab deploys 100 electric vehicles for Yango drivers in Abidjan
GoCab has rolled out 100 electric vehicles for drivers on Yango's platform in Abidjan, bringing the company halfway through its planned 200 vehicle deployment in Côte d'Ivoire. The rollout comes months after GoCab raised $45 million to expand its operations. The vehicles will operate under GOYA, Yango's premium ride hailing service. The company says the
Gautrain launches its own e-hailing service.
Gautrain is adding an e-hailing service to its transport offering, giving passengers another way to travel to and from its stations. The move addresses a gap that has existed since the rail network launched. While Gautrain provides fast connections between Johannesburg, Pretoria and OR Tambo International Airport, many commuters still need another form of transport
Decide expands into Nigerian workplaces with CafeOne partnership
Nigerian startup Decide is taking a different route to grow its user base. Instead of chasing individual sign ups, the company wants to reach people through the places where they already work. To do that, it has launched Decide for Work, an enterprise offering aimed at businesses, universities and co working spaces. The first rollout
Bro is taking on Uber and Bolt with a different business model
Breaking into South Africa's e-hailing market is a tough ask. Uber and Bolt have spent years building their platforms and attracting both drivers and commuters. But a Johannesburg startup believes there is still room for a different approach. Bro was founded by Percy Qamata, Msizi Mtolo, Cebile Magudulela and Luther Mfetane. Instead of taking a
Selling Smarter: Why Referrals Beat Cold Calls for Early-Stage Startups
Cold calling has been part of sales for decades, and plenty of businesses still rely on it. For startups, however, the first few customers often arrive through a different route. A former colleague recommends the business to a client. An early customer passes on the founder's number. A supplier introduces the company to another business
China Added Four New Car Models Every Day in the First Half of 2026
China's car industry is showing no signs of slowing down. In the first six months of 2026, automakers introduced an average of four new vehicle models every day. The total includes brand-new vehicles and major model updates. It highlights how quickly manufacturers are moving in the world's largest automotive market. For Chinese brands, launching new
Paystack extends Pesalink payment integration
Paystack has expanded its partnership with Pesalink in Kenya, giving businesses a simpler way to accept bank transfers through its checkout page. The two companies have worked together since 2025, when Paystack began using Pesalink to settle merchant payouts. The latest update takes that relationship a step further by bringing customer payments onto the same
AI Puts Africa's Power Grid to the Test
Africa's race to build an AI economy won't be won by adding more power stations alone. Schneider Electric argues that the bigger challenge is upgrading electricity grids to support the technologies driving demand for power. Speaking to TechCabal, Schneider Electric East Africa President Ifeanyi Odoh said many of Africa's electricity networks were built for a
Toyota and BMW Test Renewable Petrol in Spain
Toyota and BMW have started a six month trial in Spain to test renewable petrol in everyday driving. Both companies continue to support alternatives to battery electric vehicles. The pilot programme brings together Toyota, BMW, Bosch and Spanish energy company Repsol. Twenty production vehicles will run exclusively on Repsol's renewable petrol. Bosch will monitor fuel
Crypto Mining vs Bitcoin Investing: Which Makes More Sense?
Bitcoin has created opportunities for people to earn money in more than one way. Some choose to buy the cryptocurrency and hold it, hoping its value increases over time. Others try to earn Bitcoin by mining it.On paper, both can deliver returns. In practice, they require very different levels of investment and carry different risks.For
Amazon to Launch Satellite Internet in South Africa Through Herotel
Amazon will launch its satellite internet service in South Africa in 2027 after signing an agreement with local internet provider Herotel. The partnership is Amazon's first satellite broadband deal in Africa and comes while rival Starlink is still waiting to enter the South African market. Neither company disclosed the value of the agreement. South Africa
Five Software Testing Strategies Every Startup Should Know
Startups spend a lot of time building products and adding new features, but software testing often receives less attention than it should. That usually changes after launch, when customers begin reporting bugs, transactions fail or an update affects a feature that was working perfectly. For a small business, these problems go beyond technical issues. They