Tag Archives: Innovation

NASA awards $50 Million in funding to small businesses (SBT)

The awards are being managed by NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. The program provides early-stage funding to start-ups, as well as access to a network of diverse entrepreneurs and innovators. It also gives small businesses the chance to work with NASA programs and other government agencies. The scheme […]
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Vodacom entrusted by government to continue driving digital transformation in education( M&G)

How Vodacom is digitising education in SA In 2014, Vodacom launched an e-learning platform in partnership with the Department of Education to create a free digital-education portal that provides CAPS-aligned educational content for learners in grades R to 12. With many children unable to attend school in person at the peak of the pandemic, registrations […]
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Pick n Pay and other stores are now replacing bank branches in South Africa (BT)

Genesis Analytics noted that retail stores have become increasingly popular as a distribution channel for banks. This is because they  typically have a wider footprint than banks’, allowing banks to reach communities where it may not be viable to operate a full branch. Partnerships between banks and retailers such as Tyme Bank and Pick ‘n […]
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This investor wants to invest R290m into 20 SA businesses. But they must be ‘revolutionary’(BI)

SA does not take startups seriously Though Akindele wants to do deals across the globe – as long as they benefit Africa – he is keen to invest in South African ventures. Platform Capital set up offices in Johannesburg nine months ago and aims to invest $20m in 20 South African businesses a year. The […]
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There is nothing small about the impact small businesses have on our economy.(bizcommunity)

Small businesses and start-ups provide more than just jobs for community members. They also can improve innovation and productivity on a local level and use other businesses in the community such as accounting and IT, while larger businesses develop their own infrastructure. With more support, small businesses have the potential to breathe new life into […]
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How to scale your business with AI.(Forbes)

Impact Of AI On Businesses A recent PwC survey revealed that 75% of business leaders are confident AI will help them make better decisions. Sixty-four percent believe it will be critical to their organization’s efficiency and productivity in the future. Using artificial intelligence for business is one of the hottest new trends. In other words, AI […]
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SA’s top 5 most employable skills (Moneyweb)

Information technology South Africa is renowned for its sporadic adoption of innovative technology. Even now, in the midst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, we lag behind the rest of the world in this area. Employable skills (or the lack thereof) in this industry are no exception – of all the skills in demand in 2022, […]
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How SA’s education institutions can beat the digital transformation challenge (IT WEB)

South African education has never been more pressured to perform. Digital transformation, often touted as the solution, can just as quickly become the challenge. One of the problems is that it’s an all-encompassing phrase. In the past two years it has come to symbolise distance learning, remote learning, home schooling and online education. All of […]
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Plans in place to bolster tech SMMES (EWN)

Communications and Digital Technologies Department (DCDT) says it has a number of plans in place to bolster tech SMMEs, including new laws. While South Africa has been recognized on the international stage for some of the best tech start-ups, the consensus is that the government and the private should do more to support these SMMEs. […]
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Popular Fintech launches online payment Gateway for small businesses (BT)

To a small business owner navigating the daily uncertainties of running a businesses, these online payment methods may not be worth it. As a result, small businesses are missing out on a rapidly growing market. But not all financial service providers are leaving these businesses to fend for themselves. iKhokha has stepped in with an […]
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