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…
5 insights into the investor-startup exchange: attitude, horizons, awareness
Startups get a lot of attention from the industry. Simple as that. They are the sexier, jazzier, more vulnerable babies that the media gets…
Rocket Internet’s ecommerce flagship, Jumia, releases Android app for Africa
Jumia, the Rocket Internet backed West African ecommerce site, has announced the launch of its first smartphone app, available for users in, interestingly, not…
The ANN7 debacle: 5 startup lessons from South Africa’s latest news channel
South Africa’s latest 24-hour news channel, ANN7, has provided a lot of ammunition for the internet the last couple of weeks. Its launch was…
Can Sina’s WeMeet rival WeChat as China’s #1 mobile messaging app?
China’s equivalent to Twitter, Sina, has entered into the fray of the mobile messaging war with its new app called WeMeet, or “Weimi” in…
PublicBeta online-learning platform for entrepreneurs launches, 40+ courses
PublicBeta, “the online learning community for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs” and brainchild of WooThemes co-founder Adii Pienaar, has launched today with V1, and over 40…
6 entrepreneurs’ blogs worth following for their journey
Whether you’re just starting out, founding your first company and looking for tips, or a seasoned veteran in search of some inspiration, there are…
Nigerian company-builder Spark secures $2m international investment in 9 days
Lagos-based internet group SPARK, which invests in Nigerian startups, has raised US$2-million in seed-funding from a syndicate of international investors — based on a…
Watch Nigerian tv shows online with streaming service NextSpeel
For the longest time, we’ve been waiting to see who will rise up as the Netflix of Africa. As bandwidth and mobile data gets…
How do you keep your staff happy, productive, and loyal?
Figuring out how to keep your workforce happy and productive is a skill. It’s one of those things that seasoned CEOs will instinctively know…
Knife Capital Grindstone programme will take you out of your comfort-zone
Cape Town based fund manager Knife Capital’s new accelerator programme Grindstone, aimed at post-revenue startups, will help managers cultivate a growth strategy to scale…
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