South Africa

Chowdeck “looking at” South Africa and Kenya for possible expansion

Chowdeck, a Nigerian YC-backed food delivery platform, could consider expanding to South Africa, Kenya, and Ivory Coast.  “We are still…

1 year ago

End of load shedding tests South Africa’s solar industry

It’s been 151 days since South Africa experienced load shedding, a deliberate rationing of electricity supply to prevent failure of…

1 year ago

Exclusive: TymeBank to launch in Indonesia as it continues Southeast Asia focus

TymeBank, the South African digital bank with R4 billion ($222 million) in customer deposits, will launch in Indonesia by the…

1 year ago

Exclusive: Hohm Energy in financial distress months after $8m raise

Hohm Energy, the South African solar company that announced a $8 million seed round in February, is currently not operational due to…

1 year ago