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The CitizenThe CitizenDurban making good on promise to get off world’s worst port list
A nearly R1bn investment in new cranes was unveiled this week, while container terminal volumes are up 28.8% over the year.
The CitizenKZN emerges as SA’s next property powerhouse
Billions in investment and major infrastructure upgrades drive renewed investor confidence across the province.
The CitizenInvestment confidence remains SA’s missing link for economic growth
The so-called ‘investment strike’ is actually an opportunity drought created by years of state capture that destroyed economic growth.
Disrupt AfricaHow Egyptian prop-tech startup Partment enables hassle-free 2nd home ownership
Egyptian prop-tech startup Partment is working to redefine second-home ownership and real estate investment via its “invest and experience” co-ownership platform. Founded in 2022, Partment offers users the chance to part-invest in meticulously curated properties, enabling personalised and…
Disrupt Africa10 startups selected for Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Investment Showcase
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has announced the 10 African tech ventures that will showcase their solutions to an audience of industry experts, investors and fellow innovators on February 14-15. Africa Tech Summit Nairobi is a leading African tech event providing insight and networking with the…
Disrupt Africa5 Meme Coins on Investor’s Watch Lists for Upcoming Alt Coin Season 2024
Finding the next meme coin with the potential for a 100x return on investment can be a daunting task in the current crypto landscape. The market is saturated with numerous meme coins, making it challenging to identify promising projects that stand out. However, there are strategies to improve your…
Disrupt AfricaInvestment Firms Reveal Low Fees for Potential Spot Bitcoin ETFs Ahead of SEC Verdict
Investment giants like BlackRock are offering rock-bottom fees for potential Bitcoin ETFs, setting the stage for a major shakeup in crypto investing. As anticipation mounts for the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) much-awaited decision on spot Bitcoin ETFs, a wave of investment…
Disrupt AfricaEIB Global makes $30m investment in Seedstars Africa VC fund for innovative entrepreneurs
EIB Global has made a US$30 million equity investment in Seedstars Africa Ventures I, a venture capital fund aimed at providing risk capital to innovative businesses and startups across Africa. Seedstars Africa Ventures I was created by Maxime Bouan, Tamim El Zein and Bruce Nsereko Lule, in…
Disrupt AfricaMeet the Investor: Erick Yong, GreenTec Capital Partners
Africa, like the rest of the world, is going through a VC funding “winter”, with a capital crunch threatening the survival of many leading startups. But Erick Yong, from Africa-focused investor GreenTec Capital Partners and the Zeitec Investment Office, remains bullish on the African tech space in…
Disrupt Africa12 startups selected for 2nd ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator
Twelve startups have been selected for the second edition of the ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator, which provides access to up to US$120,000 in equity funding and other types of support. Launched by Techstars, a global investment business that provides access to capital, one-on-one mentorship…
Disrupt AfricaSA-based E4E Africa announces 1st close of US$30m Fund II
The South Africa-based E4E Africa, an entrepreneur-driven venture capital fund, has announced the first close of its US$30 million E4E Africa Fund II. Launched in July 2020 with backing from the SA SME Fund, E4E Africa made 11 investments from its first fund, in startups such as insurtech…
Disrupt AfricaCrypto consolidation as 2 SA startups merge with Austrian counterpart
South African crypto asset investment platforms Revix and BitFund have partnered Austria’s Coinpanion to form a first-of-its-kind alternative investment platform called Altify. Altify aims to empower people to grow their wealth outside of the stock market through a diverse range of alternative…
Disrupt AfricaA $500 Bitcoin Investment In 2013 Would Have Turned You Into A Crypto Millionaire Today! — Is Bitcoin Minetrix Your Second Chance?
Cast your mind back to January 1st 2013, a time when the world was still grappling with the new concept of cryptocurrency. Bitcoin, the brainchild of the enigmatic Satoshi Nakamoto, was still in its early stages, struggling to gain traction and acceptance. Back then, one Bitcoin could be acquired…
Disrupt AfricaKenyan e-bus startup BasiGo secures $5m debt facility to scale local production
Kenyan electric bus solutions startup BasiGo has secured a US$5 million debt facility from British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance organisation, for delivery of 100 locally-produced electric buses. BasiGo provides state-of-the-art electric buses along with charging and…
Disrupt AfricaAccelerator company Startupbootcamp AfriTech launches investor syndicate
The pan-African Startupbootcamp AfriTech accelerator has created a mentor-led angel community and investment syndicate designed to connect startups to mentors providing both operational help and capital. Startupbootcamp AfriTech was launched in 2017 as the first multi corporate-backed pan-African…