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South Africa’s New Moving Industry Innovator Wise Move Sees Rapid Growth in 2022

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Wise Move has to date processed hundreds of moves and signed up thousands of new users, as it offers a convenient, hassle-free way to book and manage moves with trusted local moving companies

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, October 17, 2022/APO Group/ — 

South Africa’s moving industry has grown exponentially in recent years. This has been due to an increase in demand for moving companies and services as people move to different parts of the country post-lockdown.

However, moving can be challenging and even more so in a country where road accidents exceed 800 000 annually and “theft out of a motor vehicle” is listed among the top 10 most common crimes.

In response to the demand, an innovative new moving platform was launched in South Africa at the beginning of the year. After years of development, Wise Move (www.WiseMove.co.za) has seen rapid growth and widespread adoption since it went live.

Wise Move has to date processed hundreds of moves and signed up thousands of new users, as it offers a convenient, hassle-free way to book and manage moves with trusted local moving companies- all from one platform.

It is impressive to see how quickly the idea has taken off in South Africa, a country that has been slow to adopt technology in the past. September alone saw over 30,000 users visit the site.

The startup has also been featured in numerous online publications, including Business Insider, IOL, MyBroadband, and FastCompany.

Why has the platform been so successful? Traditionally, getting moving quotes from multiple companies has been a time-consuming and frustrating process. Calling to get quotes is notoriously hard, the websites are terrible, and they often want you to fill out lengthy forms with personal information. There is also never a transparent pricing structure, so knowing if you’re getting a fair price is impossible.  Finding reviews, you can trust is even harder.

At some stage or another, everyone has gone through this wishing there was an easier alternative that had the client’s best interest at heart.

That’s where Wise Move has stepped in with a smart solution. As the first 100% transparent online platform for moving companies in South Africa, it is revolutionizing the industry.

We wanted to create a platform that would make the whole process easier and more efficient while bringing trust to the industry

“There are a lot of moving companies out there, but the quoting and booking process is often confusing and frustrating,” says the CEO and founder of Wise Move Gediminas. “We wanted to create a platform that would make the whole process easier and more efficient while bringing trust to the industry.”

As a tech-enabled platform, Wise Move allows users to get moving quotes quickly and easily. They provide a transparent quoting system so users can compare quotes and get an accurate idea of the costs involved. There is also a user-only review system so potential clients can see what other people have to say about any company on the platform.

Moving means entrusting someone with your most valuable possessions. That’s why the platform has a rigorous onboarding process for moving companies and the review system helps keep movers accountable.

The Wise Move team has spent countless hours developing and perfecting the platform. “We’ve really gone above and beyond to make sure that our platform is the best it can be”. It now offers South Africans a convenient, hassle-free way to book and manage moves.

“We’ve invested a lot of time and resources into ensuring that our platform is intuitive and user-friendly, and we’re constantly improving it based on feedback from our users.”

How Wise Move works is simple. First, users fill out a short interactive form with the details of their move. They will then start to receive moving quotes from multiple companies within the platform.

Each quote is public and moving companies can bid on a move, making the quotes competitive without requiring extra effort or negotiations from the client.

Next, users can compare the quotes and read verified reviews to make an informed decision about which company to use.

Finally, they can book their move at no additional cost through the Wise Move platform. Helping others with their own review.

Wise Move is excited to be paving the way for the moving industry to go digital and they are confident that their platform will revolutionise the way that people book and manage moves.

“We’re just getting started,” says Gediminas. “There’s a lot more to come from Wise Move, and we can’t wait to show people what we can do.”

With its cutting-edge technology and commitment to customer satisfaction, Wise Move is quickly becoming the go-to platform for moves in South Africa.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Wise Move.

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Canada–Africa Financing Forum to Convene Investors and Decision-Makers in Cape Town – May 14, 2026

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This timely Forum comes on the heels of commitments announced by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, deepening Canada–Africa commercial ties and expanding investment partnerships

TORONTO, Canada, April 29, 2026/APO Group/ –The Canada–Africa Chamber of Business (https://CanadaAfrica.ca) will convene investors, financiers, policymakers, and industry leaders in Cape Town on May 14, 2026 for the Canada–Africa Financing Forum—a high-level platform focused on unlocking capital and accelerating deal flow across African markets.

Registration is open (http://apo-opa.co/4vZN6oV)

This timely Forum comes on the heels of commitments announced by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, deepening Canada–Africa commercial ties and expanding investment partnerships. The program connects leaders from venture capital, private equity, and institutional investors to examine where capital is moving—and where the next opportunities lie—supported by Canadian project partners with proven capacity to deliver on-the-ground.

Delegates will engage directly with finance and investment decision-makers, following the program opening, featuring messages from President Cyril Ramaphosa and Prime Minister Mark Carney, in addition to high-level Ministerial representation.

This Forum is about capital deployment, not just conversation

“This Forum is about capital deployment, not just conversation,” said Garreth Bloor, President of the Canada–Africa Chamber of Business. “We are convening investors, institutions, and project leaders who are actively shaping transactions across Africa—and connecting them directly with Canadian partners who are ready to work together.”

The Canada–Africa Financing Forum reflects the Chamber’s role as a privately financed, market-led platform advancing Canada-Africa trade and investment through world-class networking and information-sharing events.

Why Attend

  • Direct access to active dealmakers and capital allocators
  • Insights into where capital is being deployed and key players delivering major projects
  • Opportunities to build partnerships across Canada and African markets
  • Participation in a curated, high-level environment focused on execution

Secure Your Place

Space is limited and demand is strong.

Apply to secure your place (http://apo-opa.co/4vXb9oz)

Read More and View the Program (http://apo-opa.co/4vZN6oV)

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business.

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ORUN and 1xBET Partner to Support a Dynamic Creative Africa

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During the MASA 2026 edition, held from April 11 to 18, 2026, ORUN and 1xBET implemented the We Champion Talent program, an initiative aimed at promoting African talent and advancing the development of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs)

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, April 28, 2026/APO Group/ –As part of the Innovation Village co-organized with MASA at the Palais de la Culture in Abidjan from April 14 to 18, ORUN (https://ORUN.Africa) announces the rollout of its partnership with 1xBET to support a creative Africa that is structuring itself, professionalizing, and scaling across the continent.

We aim to demonstrate that it is possible to support African talent, narratives, and creative ecosystems over the long term, with ambition and consistency

Designed as a space of convergence between heritage, innovation, and knowledge transmission, the Innovation Village features scenography crafted by Ivorian artisans, a program of panels and masterclasses on creative industries, an immersive experience produced by Orun Studios, and a major institutional highlight on April 17. Its narrative platform is built around three pillars: memory, structure, and transmission. The initiative aims to position cultural and creative industries as an economic driver for the continent.

“The Innovation Village was conceived as an act of construction. By partnering with organizations such as 1xBET, we aim to demonstrate that it is possible to support African talent, narratives, and creative ecosystems over the long term, with ambition and consistency,” said Habyba Thiero, CEO of Africa Currency Network and President of ORUN.

This vision aligns with ORUN’s broader ambition to produce, structure, and internationalize African creative industries through events, content, and strategic partnerships.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of ORUN, part of African Currency Network (ACN).

 

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MIR Holding Reaffirms Its Commitment to African Creative Industries Alongside ORUN at Marché des Arts du Spectacle Africain d’Abidjan (MASA) 2026

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More than event support, this partnership reflects a commitment to backing platforms capable of structuring value chains, increasing the visibility of talent, and fostering the emergence of strong African creative infrastructures

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, April 28, 2026/APO Group/ –On the occasion of MASA 2026, held from April 11 to 18 in Abidjan, MIR Holding (https://MIRHolding.odoo.com) reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of African creative industries by partnering with ORUN as part of the Innovation Village, hosted at the Palais de la Culture in Abidjan. This presence reflects a clear intention to support the scaling of cultural and creative industries so they can fully contribute to job creation and value generation across the continent.

 

Co-organized by ORUN and MASA, the Innovation Village brought together over several days scenography designed by Ivorian artisans, a program of panels and masterclasses dedicated to creative industries, an immersive experience produced by Orun Studios, and a key institutional highlight on April 17.

At MIR Holding, we believe that Africa’s future will also be shaped by its ability to structure its narratives, its talent, and its creative value chains

Built around three pillars — memory, structure, and transmission — the initiative carried a renewed ambition for culture: positioning it as a concrete lever for economic structuring and African projection.

By supporting this initiative, MIR Holding aligns with a broader dynamic aimed at strengthening connections between creation, entrepreneurship, content, youth, and growth ecosystems. More than event support, this partnership reflects a commitment to backing platforms capable of structuring value chains, increasing the visibility of talent, and fostering the emergence of strong African creative infrastructures. MIR Holding stands among the main partners of the Village, alongside Africa Currency Network and other stakeholders engaged in this vision.

“With ORUN, we are not only seeking to make culture visible. We aim to help provide it with a framework, a reach, and a trajectory. What is at stake here is the continent’s ability to better transform its creative energy into sustainable value, real opportunities, and influence,” said Habyba Thiero, CEO of Africa Currency Network and President of ORUN.

Mouhamed Dieng, President of MIR Holding, added: “Supporting Africa’s creative industries is not about backing a secondary sector. It is about investing in one of the continent’s most powerful spaces for storytelling, youth, innovation, and competitiveness. At MIR Holding, we believe that Africa’s future will also be shaped by its ability to structure its narratives, its talent, and its creative value chains.”

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of MIR Holding.

 

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