South Africa's tech startup ecosystem

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Technology startups and the venture capital ecosystem that transforms ideas and fledgling companies into disruptive businesses are growing and expanding in Africa. Africa and South Africa enjoys a fertile environment for tech entrepreneurs due to the continent’s youthful and growing population, rising internet penetration, and the application of emerging technologies that have the potential to improve access to healthcare, financial services, education, and energy.

To talk about the key industry trends and updates in tech, startup policy Michael Avery is joined by Matsi Modise, Vice-Chairperson of SiMODiSA; Tanya van Lill, CEO of the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA); Melvyn Lubega, Co-founder of Go1& Alison Collier, Managing Director of Endeavor South Africa
31 Mar 2022 7AM English South Africa Business · Business News

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