This week, our opinion series on South Africa’s film industry continues with Part Two, a deeper look at how the screen economy is funded. Grants can nurture a story, but scaling it into a commercial production takes far more capital than the public purse can provide. With a stalled rebate system, a R700 million backlog and pipeline requests above R1.2 billion, the case for structural reform and private sector investment has never been stronger. Written by Tymicah Naidoo. Read the full opinion piece here: https://t.co/b6setQ95qD To discuss funding and partnership opportunities in the creative economy, reach out to the team. #SouthAfricaFilm #ScreenEconomy #FilmFinance #CreativeEconomy #AfricaBitcoinCorp

R338 million this year. R166.3 million the next. South Africa’s film funding story is one of sharp swings, and the detail sits well below the headline figure. In her latest opinion piece, our analyst Tymicah Naidoo examines what a halving of NFVF transfers means for emerging filmmakers, from development slates to first features. “The 2026/27 figure is a sugar rush.” See the full numbers and the analysis on our website: https://t.co/227LQ1SI0P If you would like to talk funding, risk and where capital is heading, reach out to the team. #AfricaBitcoinCorporation #FilmFunding #SouthAfricanFilm #NFVF #CreativeEconomy #InvestorInsights

South Africa’s film industry is heading into a funding squeeze, and few are talking about what comes next. Our analyst, Tymicah Naidoo, has written a sharp opinion piece on the state of funding in the specialised film industry. It looks at what happens to local filmmakers when state support thins out, and where private capital could step in. “That ladder is losing rungs.” Read the full piece on our website: https://t.co/227LQ1SI0P To learn more about how we think about funding, capital and opportunity across Africa, reach out to the team. #AfricaBitcoinCorporation #SouthAfricanFilm #FilmFunding #CreativeEconomy #PrivateCapital #NFVF

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Existing debt is not a red flag - undisclosed debt is. What damages an SME funding application isn't the debt itself, it's the lack of transparency around it. Before you apply, be ready to answer: What are your current loan balances and repayment terms? Is your business up to date on all obligations? What is your B-BBEE level, and can you certify it? Credit Manager's Tip: Full disclosure builds trust and speed. A well-explained loan with a clean repayment history strengthens your application far more than one that surfaces later in due diligence. Next up: A submission-ready checklist, covering the director and next-of-kin details first-time applicants often miss. Get your credit profile in order, and reach out to the ACOF team at https://t.co/DUmjnP11Pn. #GettingFundingReady #SMEFunding #ACOF #CreditReady

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A man's perspective on women in financial services - tomorrow, live. @wheatley_warren (CEO, Africa Bitcoin Corporation) joins @EBnetwork 's Roundtable Rumbles for a candid conversation on gender, leadership and inclusion in financial services, seen through a different lens. Join the conversation live and hear from leaders across the industry. Date: Tuesday, 25 August 2026 Time: 9am Register here: https://t.co/qsbx8Hkz3C

African Time … apparently even applies to Capital Markets! Today was supposed to be the day. Africa Bitcoin Corporation @AfricaBitCorp was due to begin trading on Aquis in London. But, in true African fashion… we’re running a little late. Our Aquis listing has been pushed back by a few weeks, giving us a little more time to get everything lined up for the next chapter of the journey. And if there’s one thing we’ve learned since starting out as Altvest Capital, it’s this: Good things are worth waiting for. From our original listing on the Cape Town Stock Exchange, to the JSE, Namibia’s NSX, OTCQB in the USA and Frankfurt - the journey has already taken us a long way. Now, London is next. So yes, we're late. But we're still coming. To learn more about our Listing on the Aquis Growth Exchange or how you could invest, once we’re listed, click here: https://t.co/usywesAd70 For more info on our Aquis Listing and the official Sens on the date change click here: https://t.co/PG0IrbzvKg Africa Bitcoin Corporation The journey continues. #AfricaBitcoinCorporation #ABC #Aquis #Bitcoin #Africa #AfricanTime #CapitalMarkets #London #Investing Important information: This communication is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer, invitation or recommendation to buy or sell securities. Investors should seek independent professional advice.

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Honoured to have been invited to the Digital Assets Leaders Dinner at the @UKHouseofLords as Africa Bitcoin Corporation prepares for our admission to the Aquis market. The UK has an opportunity to become a global home for responsible Bitcoin and digital asset innovation. @wheatley_warren’s latest article explores why proportionate regulation - and recognising Bitcoin as distinct from other crypto assets - will matter. https://t.co/QKy1YYIRR6