Applications are now open for the SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme, with this year’s intake focused on entrepreneurs who have already proved that their businesses work and are ready to build them for growth. The flagship 18-month programme is looking for commercially proven South African businesses that are either already growing or demonstrably poised for…
Closing date September 25th 2026 at 11.59 p.m. (GMT + 1). 1. Why apply? Information ecosystems today are facing major challenges: the rapid spread of disinformation, growing distrust toward information sources, shifting audience habits, and increasing competition from digital and social media platforms. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines We are…
The City of Cape Town is drafting new development guidelines for large data centre applications, its first public acknowledgement that the approvals process needs changing, and has confirmed that the rezoning it granted in July for a hyperscale precinct at King Air Industria is suspended and cannot be acted on. Separately, Equinix, the US operator…
KRS is inviting applications for its six-week, in-person AI-First Graduate Engineering Programme, designed to help the next generation of software engineers learn how to build alongside AI. KRS, a Cape Town-based software development company, has opened applications for its 2027 AI-First Graduate Engineering Programme. The six-week, in-person programme begins in January 2027 and will take…
The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched its 2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with a special call out to engineers and innovators in South Africa, the home to two shortlisted candidates this year. The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, which is part funded by the UK’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, is the…
Applications have opened for GirlCode’s 2026 Pan-African Hackathon, which will take place across six African countries between August and September. The programme will also introduce female technology founders as participants for the first time, alongside aspiring coders. Source: Supplied Now in its 12th year, the hackathon is designed to give young women practical experience in…
Representative for the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme South Africa. (Image supplied). Applications are open for the 2026 Global Cleantech Innovation Programme South Africa (GCIP-SA), which supports innovators in building scalable businesses that deliver environmental and economic impact. The initiative, led by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, is…
For millions of people, getting a visa is the key to studying, working or travelling abroad, but applicants on the African continent say the process has become increasingly expensive and difficult due to VFS Global – an Indian company that handles visa applications for dozens of African governments. An investigation by Lighthouse Reports and its…
Elevate Africa has opened applications for the Threads of Africa Fashion Film Prize 2026, a continent-wide initiative aimed at preserving Africa’s rich textile heritage by empowering creatives to tell stories of endangered fabrics, garments, and traditional craftsmanship through film. The competition brings together fashion, culture, and visual storytelling, inviting designers, filmmakers, students, and creative teams…
Cascador has opened applications for its 2026 ScaleUp program, targeting growth-stage founders building businesses across the continent. The program will select 12 founders leading companies with proven traction. Participants will receive 12 weeks of training, including one-on-one support from investors, industry experts, and strategic partners. Cascador said the initiative focuses on leadership development and strategy,…
