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The continent's most mature financial market meets deep tech.

Cape Town waterfront with Table Mountain

South Africa sits at the intersection of sophisticated capital markets and a young, technically strong founder community. Cape Town and Johannesburg are producing deep-tech companies, crypto-native fintechs, and enterprise SaaS platforms that compete on the global stage. We track the funding rounds, regulatory moves, and breakthrough products defining Southern Africa's innovation economy.

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Why data literacy is becoming essential for graduate employability
AI & Big DataBy TechMedia Africa

Why data literacy is becoming essential for graduate employability

Nancy Madiba argues that the rise of AI and data-driven workplaces is changing the definition of graduate employability, making the ability to question, interpret and apply information increasingly valuable.

September 10, 2026

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Standard Bank technology spending H1 2026
Digital Banking

Standard Bank spends R11.8bn on technology as it bets on digital banking

Mercy Mokah 路 Aug 13, 2026 路 3 min

The business lesson behind Uber鈥檚 sudden exit from Nigeria - Nnamdi Okereke
Mobility & Logistics

Uber to end UberX in South Africa from September

Mercy Mokah 路 Aug 11, 2026 路 4 min

TechMedia: Mentorship for South African Founders
Accelerators

Google is offering $60,000 and expert mentorship to South African founders

Azubuike Precious 路 Aug 1, 2026 路 1 min

African Development Bank invests $332 million to expand SME financing in South Africa
Digital Banking

African Development Bank invests $332 million to expand SME financing in South Africa

Mercy Mokah 路 Jul 31, 2026 路 3 min

South Africans can now subscribe to WhatsApp Plus for R28.99 per month
Tech News

South Africans can now subscribe to WhatsApp Plus for R28.99 per month

Chinaturum Iheoma 路 Jun 19, 2026 路 3 min

South Africa鈥檚 Ukiyo launches app to connect youth with scholarships, jobs amid soaring unemployment
EdTech

South Africa鈥檚 Ukiyo launches app to connect youth with scholarships, jobs amid soaring unemployment

Chinaturum Iheoma 路 Jun 19, 2026 路 4 min

South Africa targets 32GW renewable power with Eskom Green
Climate & Energy

South Africa targets 32GW renewable power with Eskom Green

Chinaturum Iheoma 路 Jun 10, 2026 路 3 min

South Africa seeks $228 billion to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Climate & Energy

South Africa seeks $228 billion to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Chinaturum Iheoma 路 May 30, 2026 路 3 min

Eskom begins construction of $73 million 75MW solar power plant in South Africa
Climate & Energy

Eskom begins construction of $73 million 75MW solar power plant in South Africa

TechMedia Africa 路 May 27, 2026 路 4 min