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…
Move to full digital payments could net Joburg over $3bn in benefits a year
Businesses, consumers and authorities in the city of Johannesburg could gain $3.4-billion in net benefits by moving 100% of financial transactions conducted in the city…
Names of 12 startups announced for Village Capital Fintech Africa 2018
Twelve African startups that have developed solutions to improve financial health for consumers and or businesses have been selected by venture capital firm Village…
Cape Town startup Simply brings human-centred design, tech to life insurance
In 2015, three friends — tech entrepreneur Anthony Miller and two actuaries Simon Nicholson and Shaun Dippnall — decided to team up and start insurance…
Ventureburn’s key takeaways from Africa Tech Summit Kigali 2018
The Africa Tech Summit held in Kigali was arguably February’s highlight in Africa’s tech scene. With over 350 delegates from 29 countries and a…
The Startup Hatchery, Entrepreneur Traction to launch Pitch Tank Pitching Competition 1.0
Cape Town-based virtual business incubator The Startup Hatchery and Entrepreneur Traction have partnered to launch a quarterly entrepreneur pitching and learning platform, the Pitch…
Here’s how African startups can attend, pitch and exhibit at VivaTech 2018
Dubbed as “the world’s rendezvous for startups and leaders”, Viva Technology (VivaTech) is one of Europe’s biggest tech conferences. Here’s how African startups can attend…
Finance minister Gigaba announces R2.1bn fund for startups
Finance minister Malusi Gigaba announced at today’s 2018 Budget Speech that the government will set aside R2.1-billion for startups. “Work is being done to provide…
How is MyGrowthFund’s Top40 mentorship programme faring? We talk to participants
It’s been a couple of months since venture capitalist Vusi Thembekwayo announced the 40 high-growth entrepreneurs who had been selected to join the MyGrowthFund Top40…
Startupbootcamp kicks off FastTracks in Cape Town
High-growth accelerator Startupbootcamp Cape Town yesterday launched the 2018 Startupbootcamp annual FastTrack World Tour in the city. The tour will now head to Johannesburg on Wednesday…
7 insights we learnt about disruption on the continent at Africa Tech Summit
Disruptive tech in Africa is “accelerating and picking up speed” and there is a need for people to change their mindsets to keep up….
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