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…
This startup wants to help you level up your knowledge in the most fun way possible
These days there’s a sense that if you’re not constantly looking to improve yourself, you might as well be standing still. Given the rate…
Parody Twitter account takes merciless dig at Silicon Cape ecosystem
Speak to anyone involved in the South African startup ecosystem and you’ll likely come away marveling at how enthusiastic and passionate they are about…
Blockchain anti-piracy startup Custos raises R4m seed round
A little whole back, we told you about Custos; a startup that uses the Bitcoin blockchain to curb film piracy. It’s an idea that…
SA networking startup Asimmetric raises 7-figure funding round in Silicon Valley
Asimmetric, the South African networking startup, has announced a funding round from a group of high-profile Silicon Valley VCs. One of a handful of…
SA innovation scientist wins space at Singularity University, wants to cure HIV
Nick Walker, an innovation scientist looking to stem cells for an HIV cure, has won the South African edition of the Singularity University Global…
SA ranks 2nd on global emerging markets startup ecosystem index
Go to any startup event in South Africa and you’ll likely hear at least one conversation about everything that’s wrong with the local ecosystem….
This app is bringing on-demand home repair to Cape Town
There’s not much you can’t get on-demand these days: taxis, take-out, flowers and now — thanks to freshly launched app — home repairs. Called…
Cape Town’s latest co-working space looks to combine coffee shop buzz with home-style comfort
Cape Town has plenty of co-working spaces catering to the city’s burgeoning startup scene. While there’s clearly a need for them, it can sometimes…
TaxTim gets the funding nod from MMI
Tax Tim, the online income tax calculator, has reportedly received investment from Exponential, the new innovation unit set up by JSE-listed financial services giant…
What’s going on with M4JAM? [UPDATES]
This is interesting. WeChat users signed up to microjobbing service M4JAM were on Monday greeted with a message telling them to cash out all…
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