A ride-hailing platform operating in various countries, including South Africa, aiming to provide affordable transportation.
Bolt Becomes First Major Ride-Hailer to Register Under New South Africa Regulations
Bolt officially registered under South Africa's national transport regulations. The National Public Transport Regulator issued Bolt its Certificate of Registration on February 27, 2026.
“In 2026, Africa’s tech ecosystem will see a further acceleration of strategic mergers and acquisitions.” – Lola Masha
In 2025, Africa recorded 67 mergers and acquisitions, marking a 72% year-on-year increase. Fintech accounted for 46% of all acquisitions in Africa in 2025.
4 Times an African Founder Pivoted and Won: From Near-Failure to Breakthrough
Jason Njoku pivoted iROKO from a lack of distribution to a global Nollywood streaming service, emphasizing the importance of access and rights. Shola Akinlade transformed Paystack from a payments API to a multi-rail infrastructure, adapting to the needs of Nigerian businesses for reliability and div
South Africa has passed a new e-hailing regulation; drivers say it’s outdated, doesn’t make sense
President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the National Land Transport Amendment Act on September 12, legalizing e-hailing services. The new law requires e-hailing permits to be tied to a driver's city of registration, limiting operational flexibility.
A financial tool for South Africa’s gig workers left out of formal banking systems
Brown Financial Services was founded to address the financial needs of South Africa's gig workers. The startup launched a fuelling loan and credit card specifically for ride-hailing drivers.
