Milken-Motsepe prize green energy winners announced

Amazon.co.za announced that South African businesses of all sizes can use Amazon to sell their products to customers across the country.

The application deadline has been extended to 5 May, with finalists being awarded €10,000 in funding and a curated networking tour to Ireland.

The initiative seeks to bridge the digital gap and promote economic growth by providing prospective young entrepreneurs with critical digital skills.

The programme supports women entrepreneurs with critical resources, mentorship, and guidance for those looking to venture out on their own with confidence.

Winners automatically secure a spot to compete at the grande finale, which will take place in Cape Town, in December.

African-focussed investment programme funds its first cohort of local companies, with plans to fund a further ten this year.

A summit of venture capitalists, technologists and start-up founders heard that as global investment slows international investors are increasingly looking to African start-ups for growth.

According to the partners, the deal will give more reliable and cost-effective digital transaction options to businesses and consumers across Africa.

400 SMEs in eight African countries, South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Lesotho, were interviewed.

Following the upgrades, the number of trusted contacts has been increased from one to five, and inDrive’s can reach out to these contacts during emergencies.

Kenya says it stands ready to collaborate with global partners in building strong frameworks and ensure the responsibility use of AI.