South Africa’s smallest businesses are punching above their weight when it comes to job creation – but the system is still actively working against…
Diversity in tech startups: time to check our privilege
I was recently asked to speak on diversity in the South African tech space at Net Prophet, the popular technology and entrepreneurship conference. The…
Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme selects 1000 entrepreneurs from across Africa
From the 45 000 odd entrepreneurs that applied for the second round of the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP), a list of the selected…
The 6 biggest obstacles startups face in Africa
Emerging businesses in Africa overwhelmingly fuel the economy and provide the majority of local jobs. Globalization has presented African entrepreneurs with a unique opportunity…
Two new funds to pump $60m+ into African startups
It looks like 2016 could be a big year for African startup funds. Within the last seven days alone two new new funds, set…
