South Africa’s smallest businesses are punching above their weight when it comes to job creation – but the system is still actively working against…
How important is Kenya in Africa’s growing startup scene?
With US President Barack Obama expected to open the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Kenya on Saturday, the East African country has seen a lot…
Endeavour South Africa accelerator celebrates success rate at JSE
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), in association with Endeavor South Africa, recently showcased the success rate of its early-stage, black-owned businesses — some of…
Why communities work best for innovation in Africa
With more and more South African entrepreneurs starting businesses in response to the country’s unique challenges, it’s no wonder that, out of the 30…
SME Empowerment Challenge to support African innovations with up to $70k
International heavy-weights Ford Foundation, World Economic Forum and the Hague Institute for the internationalisation of Law (HIIL) are collaborating to provide a lucky few…