Covid19 SA Government Response – Solidarity Response Fund
The President has announced a new Solidarity Response Fund to help curb the spread of Coronavirus, and assist those whose lives have been disrupted by the pandemic, with the implication that debt relief and similar measures would be available to businesses and individuals. What to know about this fund: The government will provide...
Dear Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Supporter
SiMODiSA understands that in light of Covid-19 and the National restrictions set out, you may not be able to host your event as planned. We would like to know if you will instead, have a virtual meetup and/or if you will be offering a virtual programme instead. We will help promote the event/programme and assist in...
HiiL calls for legaltech innovators to take part in Global Legal Hackathon 2020
The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) and Qubit Solutions, together with IBM South Africa, are looking for lawyers, technologists and active citizens to come together and develop innovative solutions to justice problems at Global Legal Hackathon 2020. Over the course of three days, from 6 to 8 March, thousands of people in 50 cities...
Over US$2 Billion Raised by African Startups – Partech Africa Annual Report
Recently, the much anticipated Partech Africa Annual Report has been published, which shows how 2019 was another year of reaching symbolic milestones and smashing records in the dynamic and fast-growing tech investment ecosystem in Africa. The report clearly demonstrates how the economies of the continent are being significantly redefined by VC Tech investment, as...
Anzisha Prize launches applications for young entrepreneurs between 15 to 22 years old
The Anzisha Prize — Africa’s premier award and fellowship for Africa’s youngest entrepreneurs — is excited to announce that the 2020 call for applications is now open. Every year, the prize celebrates 20 African entrepreneurs, aged 22 years and younger, each of whom has a chance to win a shared prize of $100 000. The grand prize winner...
MultiChoice Enterprise Development Trust seeking innovative entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurship Innovation seminars
The MultiChoice Enterprise Development Trust is seeking innovative entrepreneurs operating SME businesses in the film, broadcasting and ICT sectors to join them in their Entrepreneurship Innovation summits. For entrepreneurs, the seminars are an opportunity to engage with government and corporate stakeholders, network with fellow entrepreneurs, learn of MultiChoice Development Trusts initiatives in supporting previously disadvantaged...