Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic fantasy; it’s a colossal economic force, projected to balloon into a $4.8 trillion market. That’s the…
‘Lean start-up, economies of scale aren’t what you want’
The concept of lean start-ups has now become firmly embedded in popular business jargon and the preferred way to develop new projects for many…
Struggling to hire a CIO or CTO? Here’s why
Anyone who has recently tried to appoint a chief information officer (CIO) or chief technology officer (CTO) will know how difficult it is to…
Meet the 60 black-founded start-ups now funded by Google
Internet giant Google has released the names of the 60 black-founded start-ups across Africa who have been selected for the second cohort of its…
Nsereko-Lule lands top job at Seedstars Africa Ventures
Seedstars Africa Ventures, an early-stage fund for start-ups in Africa, announced that Bruce Nsereko-Lule has joined the team full-time as a general partner based…
Africa’s ICT big shots to tackle digital change at GovTech
High-level government and other representatives from across Africa are set to attend the Government Technology (GovTech) conference in Durban next week. Together, they’ll deliberate…
SA tech entrepreneurs tackle digital divide in townships
Improved internet access, online literacy and new technology tools such as apps for informal traders are helping the poorest, reports Kim Harrisberg for Thomson…
WorldRemit fintech transforms lives in rural Cameroon
With one in every five Cameroonians living abroad, remittances play an increasing role in the West African nation, believes Imane Charioui, WorldRemit director for…
Should investors target Africa in tough economic times?
The evidence is clear: Africans are increasingly entrepreneurial and there’s a lot of investment value to be unlocked in Africa, writes Spear Capital partner…
Africa Tech Week honours ‘giants who transform continent’
The seven winners honoured during the recent Africa Tech Week Award were commended for their contributions to transforming and bringing technology closer to Africa….
Is raising venture capital the right path for your start-up?
There are four vital questions that will guide your decision on whether raising venture capital is the right path, writes Finch Technologies co-founder Christopher…
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