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The Herald
6 days ago
- Business
- The Herald
Innovate Africa: Lawyer Adrian Dommisse is start-up world's best-kept secret
Adrian Dommisse isn't your typical lawyer. He's a former big firm attorney and investment banker who now runs Dommisse Attorneys, a small, sharp legal firm trusted by South Africa's top start-ups and venture capitalists. He's known for helping founders cut through complex regulations with clear, no-nonsense advice. No jargon. No drama. Just legal solutions that keep businesses moving. Kieno Kammies, founder of Innovate Africa, sat down with Adrian to find out how he helps high-growth companies stay compliant while scaling. Adrian doesn't fight the system. He works within it to get results that make business sense. He understands the pressures founders face and speaks their language. That's why start-ups keep calling. TimesLIVE

The Herald
26-06-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
Innovate Africa: Cape Town's Pro'Tech is a new play for player safety
Pro'Tech Rugby is a Cape Town-born start-up on a mission to make the game safer, without losing its soul. Their advanced scrum caps are designed to absorb the sort of head impact that builds up over years on the field, whether in a school league or the club trenches. Made with cutting-edge materials and engineered for real play, they promise protection that doesn't slow you down. In this exclusive interview, Innovate Africa founder Kieno Kammies sits down with Pro'Tech's founder Marnus Coetsee to explore how this home-grown innovation could help keep grassroots players safer for longer. Watch the video as they unpack the problem, the prototype and the bigger plan to take this solution global. TimesLIVE

TimesLIVE
26-06-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Innovate Africa: A new play for player safety, Innovate Africa meets Cape Town's Pro'Tech
Pro'Tech Rugby is a Cape Town-born start-up on a mission to make the game safer, without losing its soul. Their advanced scrum caps are designed to absorb the sort of head impact that builds up over years on the field, whether in a school league or the club trenches. Made with cutting edge materials and engineered for real play, they promise protection that doesn't slow you down. In this exclusive interview, Innovate Africa founder Kieno Kammies sits down with Pro'Tech's founder Marnus Coetsee to explore how this home-grown innovation could help keep grassroots players safer for longer. Watch the video as they unpack the problem, the prototype and the bigger plan to take this solution global.

The Herald
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Herald
Innovate Africa: Introducing FlexClub, a smarter way to rent a car
FlexClub, led by co-founder Idan Jaan, is Africa's first prepaid long-term car rental platform. No credit checks, no hidden costs. Just one upfront payment for 30 days or more of fully insured driving. With many people's credit records damaged by Covid-19, FlexClub offers a responsible and flexible way to get behind the wheel of a late-model car without taking on debt. The model also lays the foundation for a more inclusive credit system, where access is based on real behaviour, not outdated scores. It's car access made simple, honest and built for real life. Innovate Africa Founder Kieno Kammies, finds out more about how this model works. TimesLIVE

TimesLIVE
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Innovate Africa: Introducing FlexClub, a smarter way to rent a car
FlexClub, led by co-founder Idan Jaan, is Africa's first prepaid long-term car rental platform. No credit checks, no hidden costs. Just one upfront payment for 30 days or more of fully insured driving. With many people's credit records damaged by Covid-19, FlexClub offers a responsible and flexible way to get behind the wheel of a late-model car without taking on debt. The model also lays the foundation for a more inclusive credit system, where access is based on real behaviour, not outdated scores. It's car access made simple, honest and built for real life. Innovate Africa Founder Kieno Kammies, finds out more about how this model works.