Equity Group Named a Superbrand Once Again
By Brand Spot
May 20, 2025
Equity Group has been named the prestigious Superbrand title for the fourth time. The Superbrands designation is now in its ninth edition and celebrates organizations that exemplify quality, reliability, and distinction. “We are honored to…
Cassava Technologies and Sand Technologies Partner to Expand AI Solutions Across Africa
By Brand Spot
May 20, 2025
Cassava Technologies has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sand Technologies, a leading global enterprise AI solutions company and a key player in Africa’s emerging artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. The…
NCBA and Strathmore Business School Equip 38 Entrepreneurs with Skills to Scale and Thrive
By Brand Spot
May 20, 2025
NCBA Bank and Strathmore Business School (SBS) have celebrated the graduation of 38 entrepreneurs from their flagship Enterprise Development Programme (EDP). The graduates, drawn from a variety of sectors including manufacturing, agribusiness, retail, logistics, and…
Africa Data Centres Installs Self-Cooling Rack in Cape Town Facility
May 20, 2025
Africa Data Centres, a business of Cassava Technologies, has announced the successful deployment of a self-cooling rack system at its CPT1 facility in Cape Town. The deployment introduces a smarter, more sustainable approach to data…
MaxAB-Wasoko Acquires Egypt’s Fatura to Expand B2B Marketplace Footprint
May 19, 2025
MaxAB-Wasoko has announced the acquisition of Fatura, a Cairo-based B2B e-marketplace. The deal also sees EFG Finance (a subsidiary of EFG Holding) join MaxAB-Wasoko as a major shareholder. The acquisition follows the merger between MaxAB…
South African Startup AURA Raises $15 M in Series B Funding
May 19, 2025
South African emergency response tech company AURA has raised €13.5 million in a Series B funding round, setting the stage for its expansion into the United States and the creation of a global dispatch network…
Westcon-Comstor Earns Great Place To Work Certification in South Africa
By Brand Spot
May 19, 2025
Westcon-Comstor has today announced that it has been certified by Great Place To Work in South Africa. Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and the leadership behaviours proven…
Visa and AFRAA Reveal Payment System Gaps Among African Airlines
May 19, 2025
A new study by Visa and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has revealed how passengers pay for their flights. The report also showed how airlines manage those payments behind the scenes. The report is part…
Workable Becomes First Co-Working Space in East and Central Africa to Earn IFC’s EDGE Certification for Green Buildings
By Brand Spot
May 19, 2025
Workable has been awarded the EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) certification by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank. This makes Workable the first co-working space in…