The Netflix matchup between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has redefined what a modern boxing event can be, fusing old-school boxing prestige with digital-age…
Survey: startups not creating jobs at scale SA needs
South Africa is putting a lot of time and resources into entrepreneurship (as recently as May, government and big business announced a R1.5-billion entrepreneurial…
CiTi to announce Africa’s first ed-tech cluster
The Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative (CiTi) is set to announce its latest initiative: a technology cluster aimed at the education space. The initiative,…
LifeQ inks deal with Garmin for digital health solution
LifeQ, the Stellenbosch-based biotech startup, is on a serious roll. In the 18 or so months since it launched globally, its technology has been…
New 4Di Capital VC fund raises R256m
This is very good news for the South African startup space. 4Di Capital, the Cape Town-based venture capital firm has raised R256-million for its…
M4JAM’s mystery buyer goes public
The past few months have been more than a little turbulent for M4JAM, the high-profile micro-jobbing startup. In March, users were told to cash…
Who the hell is StartupGrindr anyway? [Updates]
Not so long ago, the questions people asked me at startup events required a little thought: “Who do you think is making smart investments…
BREAKING: New VC fund hits SA tech space
The South African venture capital (VC) space is heating up, with the latest entrant, Niveus Ventures, announced on Tuesday. The entrepreneur-led fund is backed…
M4JAM promises big comeback under new ownership
M4JAM, the much-hyped micro-jobbing startup, caused serious consternation in March when it sent out a message to its users telling them to cash out…
This clever UK urban gardening startup could be very useful in SA
South Africa’s urban population is growing rapidly. At the same time, a variety of factors have seen the price of fresh produce shoot up…
How can South Africa drive youth innovation and entrepreneurship?
Nearly a third of South Africa’s population is under the age of 14. As things stand, their future is uncertain. The economy is stagnant,…
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