https://www.bizcommunity.com//196/842.htmlSouth Africa news15#StartupStory news - South Africahttps://biz-file.com/res/img/logo.gifhttps://www.bizcommunity.com//196/842.htmlen-usSat, 12 Aug 2023 05:41:04 +0200https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/159/235676.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2302/686381-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Source: Supplied. Alex Schmid, founder of Contro." align="left"><br><span >Source: Supplied. Alex Schmid, founder of Contro.</span><p>Independent of the 7.5 million HIV-positive individuals in South Africa, 11 million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are recorded every year in South Africa .So this country has 18.5 million active STIs annually, which means that almost one out of every three of us is affected and infected.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/159/235676.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=159&ct=1&ci=235676">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/159/235676.htmlMon, 05 Jun 2023 17:08:00 +0200Bizcommunity #StartupStory South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/784/238940.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2306/700337-208x117.jpg?3" width="208" height="117" alt="#YouthMonth: Glow getter Ayanda Majola talks Yanda Cosmetics venture" align="left"><p>Hailing from the vibrant township of Alexandra in Gauteng, 23-year-old medical science student Ayanda Majola is a bright entrepreneur determined to make her mark in the personal care industry with her skincare brand Yanda Cosmetics.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/784/238940.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=784&ct=1&ci=238940">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/784/238940.htmlFri, 02 Jun 2023 13:31:00 +0200Bizcommunity #StartupStory South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/423/238375.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2305/698062-208x117.png?3" width="208" height="117" alt="#StartupStory: Disrupting the status quo" align="left"><p>In the midst of the global Covid-19 pandemic, digital marketing strategist Gidyon Lankers embarked on a bold mission to launch Disrupt, his innovative agency, from the confines of his Sandton studio. With a passion for creating meaningful impact, Lankers shares his journey with us and sheds light on the vision behind his agency.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/423/238375.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=423&ct=1&ci=238375">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/423/238375.htmlTue, 16 May 2023 10:31:00 +0200Bizcommunity #StartupStory South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/842/238234.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2305/697304.jpg" width="208" height="117" alt="#StartupStory: Eagle Intelligent Health, connecting patients with doctors virtually" align="left"><p>The world is becoming fully digital. Advancements in AI and other tech are also speeding this process up. Think back to the Covid-19 pandemic and how our hands were forced to become more digitally affluent. One startup is aiming to digitise how patients and doctors connect by eliminating the factor of having to physically go out and get medical consultations. This company is Eagle Intelligent Health, founded by entrepreneur Arvind Raichur.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/842/238234.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=842&ct=1&ci=238234">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/842/238234.htmlTue, 09 May 2023 12:08:00 +0200Bizcommunity #StartupStory South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/162/237767.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2304/695500-208x117.jpg?9" width="208" height="117" alt="#StartupStory: Hardy McQueen on building a Black-owned beverage business and doing things differently" align="left"><p>Creative entrepreneur Hardy McQueen has worked at the intersection of food & beverage, music, streetwear and culture. His latest venture, Nice Beverage Company, sees him building a proudly African beverage enterprise that's hyper-focused on changing industry norms through its approach to winemaking, market delivery and the target market it's looking to reach.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/162/237767.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=162&ct=1&ci=237767">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/162/237767.htmlThu, 20 Apr 2023 12:33:00 +0200Bizcommunity #StartupStory South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/462/237580.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2304/694526-208x117.jpg?1" width="208" height="117" alt="Get to know the minds behind luxury fashion rental boutique Closet Runway" align="left"><p>After spotting a gap in the market, entrepreneurs Ange-Nicole Mahoro and Evelina Nailenge took it upon themselves to bring upscale, sustainable fashion to Cape Town at an affordable price.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/462/237580.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=462&ct=1&ci=237580">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/462/237580.htmlWed, 12 Apr 2023 13:39:00 +0200Bizcommunity #StartupStory South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/800/237559.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2304/694337-208x117.jpg?2" width="208" height="117" alt="#StartupStory: How Wise Move is modernising the moving process with digital technology" align="left"><p>For decades, moving has been a tedious and stressful experience, largely untouched by the age of digital disruption. Wise Move, however, is revolutionising the industry with an innovative platform that streamlines the moving process and eliminates the many pain points.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/800/237559.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=800&ct=1&ci=237559">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/800/237559.htmlWed, 12 Apr 2023 08:37:00 +0200Bizcommunity #StartupStory South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/842/236793.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2303/691118.jpg" width="208" height="117" alt="#StartupStory: Bi-me - An insurtech platform built for South African small businesses" align="left"><p>The majority of small businesses in South Africa are uninsured. Bi-me, which is short for business insurance made easy, aims to change this by simplifying the process of comparing and purchasing insurance policies for SMEs. This startup was launched last year and it already connects to top insurers in the country such as Hollard, iTOO, and Discovery Insure.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/842/236793.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=842&ct=1&ci=236793">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/842/236793.htmlMon, 13 Mar 2023 13:05:00 +0200Bizcommunity #StartupStory South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/784/236533.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2303/690019-208x117.jpg?1" width="208" height="117" alt="How a hobby turned into a successful business for Corium Skincare's Vuyi Zondi" align="left"><p>Natural skincare company Corium Skincare started as a hobby and has now developed into a flourishing locally-based, Black-owned beauty business. Its products are made from natural and botanical ingredients and are inspired by traditional African, Himalayan and Ayurvedic beauty practices.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/784/236533.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=784&ct=1&ci=236533">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/784/236533.htmlMon, 06 Mar 2023 13:40:00 +0200Bizcommunity #StartupStory South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/842/236256.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2302/688812.jpg" width="208" height="117" alt="#StartupStory: Mandisi Ads maximises the potent artistry of OOH advertising" align="left"><p>Last year Mandisi Ads was launched as part of the Mandisi Media Group, founded by Mandisi Maqetuka. This new business offers out-of-home (OOH) advertising services and last year it successfully launched a nationwide OOH Mall campaign for GCIS. <i>Bizcommunity</i> reached out to its founder to find out more about Mandisi Ads and the story behind its creation.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/842/236256.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=842&ct=1&ci=236256">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/842/236256.htmlThu, 23 Feb 2023 10:51:00 +0200Bizcommunity #StartupStory South Africa