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News from South Africa
Tyme Group Hits Unicorn Status with $250M Series D Raise Led by Nubank
Tyme Group, a South African-born fintech with operations in Africa and the Philippines, has secured $250 million in…
Uber South Africa Ramps Up Its EV strategy for Green Growth
Uber South Africa is doubling down on its push toward sustainability, integrating electric vehicles (EVs) and e-bikes into…
South Africa To Issue Five Year Visas to Nigerians to Boost Trade and Investments
South Africa is doubling down on its commitment to stronger economic ties with Nigeria, with a focus on…
MultiChoice South Africa CEO Marc Jury Steps Down After a Decade
MultiChoice South Africa CEO Marc Jury will leave his role on March 31, 2025, after nearly 10 years…
South Africa To Launch Its First AI Institute
Wits University is launching its inaugural artificial intelligence institute, the Machine Intelligence and Neural Discovery (MIND) Institute, on…
Bolt Commits €100 Million to Enhance Safety Measures in Ride-Hailing in Africa
Bolt has announced a €100 million commitment over the next three years to improve safety measures on its…
Uber Launches “Uber Safari” Experience in South Africa
Uber has launched a new experience called Uber Safari in Cape Town, South Africa, where riders can book…
South Africa May Soon Require Users To Have A TV License To Watch Netflix
South Africa’s Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has stated that it needs expedited funding sources and is proposing a device-independent…
Neobank TymeBank Secures $9 Million from African Rainbow Capital
South African-based neo-bank TymeBank has raised new capital from African Rainbox Capital (ARC). ARC has reportedly invested about…
International Calling App Talk360 Raises $1.4 Million in Pre-Series A Round
Talk360, an international calling app that enables people around the world to make calls to any landline or…