Matsafu Capital is a Johannesburg-based investment firm launching a $3M seed fund to back cleantech startups across Southern Africa. With over $3.5B in sustainable infrastructure capital-raising experience, Matsafu Capital supports early-stage ventures in renewable energy, emissions reduction, waste management, and water conservation, bridging critical funding gaps and accelerating innovation for a more sustainable future.

Matsafu Capital is committed to transforming Southern Africa’s cleantech sector by identifying, funding, and scaling high-potential startups. The region presents a vast

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Are you an African-led organization driving digital transformation or climate-positive innovation? 
The Joint Innovation Facility (JIF) is your opportunity to scale solutions, access up to €250,000 in non-dilutive funding, and collaborate across continents.

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The Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) calls for registrations for the AWIEF2025 Conference & Exhibition. AWIEF is a premier platform that brings together thought leaders, policymakers, women entrepreneurs, investors, and change-makers from across Africa and beyond to discuss...

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Join the Africa Tech Festival 2025, the continent’s most influential technology, telecommunications, and digital transformation event.

Whether you are a policymaker, tech entrepreneur, innovator, investor, or future industry leader, this is your chance to:

  • Connect with global and African tech...
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Tha-Abe Global Agriculture is a premier distributor and installer of advanced drip irrigation systems, with a mission to revolutionise water efficiency in African agriculture. We specialise in custom irrigation solutions that support commercial farms, cooperatives, and rural development initiatives. By delivering high-quality products and professional services, we help clients grow more with less water.

The International Trade Centre and the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) invite you to the Global SME Ministerial Meeting 2025. This landmark event brings together ministers, policymakers, private sector leaders, and entrepreneurs to elevate the global small business agenda. Under the...

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As a supply chain company, we manage the flow of information, products, and services from raw materials to end consumers. This involves integrating and coordinating operations across various departments, organizations, and geographic regions.

In addition, as freight forwarders, our role extends beyond national borders. We coordinate and oversee the shipment of goods on behalf of shippers, acting as intermediaries to ensure the smooth and efficient movement of cargo from its point of origin to its final destination.

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The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) is pleased to announce an Open Call for Proposals for Circular Economy Demonstration Projects commencing in January 2026. 

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Join the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa 2025 and seize the opportunity to change the tech landscape while making a global impact.

The Irish Tech Challenge South Africa is a collaborative initiative that is spearheaded by the Embassy of Ireland in South Africa, the Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, the Department of Science, Techology and Innovation (DSTI) and the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA). It aims to fuse Irish technology expertise with the innovation of South African tech entrepreneurs.

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Vision:
To eradicate poverty and rebuild South African communities through locally-owned, scalable enterprises that drive employment, hope, and self-sustaining economic growth.

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To build a multi-sector, innovation-led economy by launching high-impact projects that empower unemployed youth, underserved communities, and local families.

Flagship Project – YOU WIN
A mobile-first fintech and gamification platform that rewards users with real-world prizes (groceries, airtime, cash, Everland tickets) through daily challenges. It’s designed to:

  • Financially empower unemployed youth
  • Drive community