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…
10 Korean startups trying to disrupt their way onto the world stage [GMV]
Think startup hotspots and Korea isn’t exactly the first country to spring to mind. Thing is, the East Asian country is making some real…
Confirmed: Publicis buys out Machine
French advertising giant Publicis has confirmed that it is acquiring Cape Town-based integrated advertising agency Machine, something which Ventureburn has been saying was likely…
Machine on the verge of an exit, but to whom?
Machine, the integrated digital agency founded by Adrian Hewlett, is on the verge of being bought up. A source close to the deal confirmed…
You can build a startup using Raspberry Pi, but it’s not any easier [T4ACT]
The Raspberry Pi is pretty damn basic. It’s pretty much just a reasonably well-packaged PC board. But it’s probably one of the hottest pieces…
Publicis’ DigitasLBi guzzles up Liquorice
French advertising giant Publicis Groupe has acquired South Africa digital agency Liquorice through its digital-centric subsidiary Digitas LBi . According to Marklives, Liquorice will…
Takealot confirms 100% Superbalist acquisition
Yesterday we asked if South African ecommerce giant Takealot was on the verge of buying out curated design outfit Superbalist. The answer, as it…
Is Takealot on the verge of buying out Superbalist?
Superbalist, the design-focused ecommerce store formerly known as Citymob, is on the verge of being bought out by South African ecommerce giant Takealot. At…
5 reasons why South African entrepreneurs should think twice before entering the local Dragons’ Den
South Africa is getting its own version of the hit reality series Dragons’ Den. Business giants Lebo Gunguluza, Vusi Thembekwayo, Polo Leteka Radebe, Gil…
First Data buys out Vinny Lingham’s Gyft in $50m+ deal
Gyft, the virtual gift card service founded by South African-born entrepreneur Vinny Lingham has been acquired by First Data, a big player in the…
ORM specialist Veribo makes a play for the South African market
Spend enough time talking to companies about their online and social media efforts, and you’ll start to realise just how important online reputation management…
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