Entrepreneurship

BBOXX secures $20m investment, to step up in Kenya, Rwanda

BBOXX, an off-grid solar company, has secured a US$20-million Series C investment to step up operations in Kenya and Rwanda. BBOXX not only designs and…

8 tips on how to pitch your ecommerce business

The ultimate goal of any business, including yours, is to create an army of loyal customers. Regardless of the stage that your business is…

USA looks to create ‘startup visa’ for international entrepreneurs

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is looking to publish a new rule in order to accommodate foreign startups. Entitled the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER), this will…

Bottles: delivering a ‘cold one’ to your door

In a nation that loves to braai and enjoy a good beer, cider or glass of wine, some consumers tend to make reckless decisions…

SA investors can apply for Tier 1 visa to live in UK

The British Home Office has created a programme in order to encourage foreign investment, opening the door for SA entrepreneurs to move to the UK….

Applications open for Johannesburg based Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship courses

The Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (LORA) is looking for applications for its 2017 New Venture Creation programme in Johannesburg. The programme will prepare students…

Village Capital needs fintech startups for FinTech: Africa 2016 programme

Training and investment company Village Capital is looking for entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa for its FinTech: Africa 2016 programme. The event aims to find startups who…

Nic Haralambous: entrepreneurship is an addiction and there’s no cure [T4A]

Entrepreneurship is addictive and it’s as difficult an addiction to get over as any other. That was the message from Nic Haralambous during his…

Startup owner? Here are 4 ways to empower your developers’ creativity

There’s an old saying about service delivery: Your options are good, fast, and cheap — pick two. For entrepreneurs trying to get ahead and…

What can we learn from the successful Start-Up Chile accelerator?

Today is demo day for the top 20 startups from the 12th generation of one of the world’s most talked about business programmes — Start-Up…

5 lessons on globalising your self-funded business

Founded in 2012, Consilia is an independent ICT consulting firm that carries no debt and which has been largely self-funded since it was established….

Tales from Nigeria: How African solutions are shaping the world

The article is written by Ross Baird — the executive director of Village Capital who joins digital pioneers Jean and Steve Case along with…

Western Cape seeks to recognise region’s most exciting entrepreneurs

For a third time running, the Western Cape Premier’s Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards (PERA) is again looking for the Province’s top entrepreneurs. This year, the total…

Unique market, unique startup – what can we learn from the UAE’s gurus?

Every country has its fair share of small businesses and startups. This trend is only increasing as more people become equipped with the knowledge,…

CiTi InnoTech incubator calls for SA change-makers

The Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative’s (CiTi) is calling for South African tech startups to apply for its new incubator programme InnoTech. Running from…

Do accelerators really work? This new study aims to find out

With challenging application processes, high-profile mentors and exciting prizes up for grabs, accelerators are usually the bee’s knees in the startup world. But do…

How Ghanian startups are making an impact on the global stage

The article is written by Ross Baird — the executive director of Village Capital who joins digital pioneers Jean and Steve Case along with…

Cisco Capital introduces low rate financing programme for SA SMEs

Financing solutions provider Cisco Capital recently launched its Easylease Low Rate Financing programme in South Africa, which it says is in line with the…

702, CapeTalk Small Business Awards offer over R1m in prizes

South Africa’s 702 and CapeTalk Small Business Awards have kicked-off. Nominated small businesses from across the Western Cape and Gauteng will stand a chance…

This incubator is on the look-out for talented black entrepreneurs

The Riversands Incubation Hub is on the lookout for talented black entrepreneurs to join its accelerator programme. The hub, which has been built specifically…

These companies will make any business feel like a startup

So your business has been around for a few years now. Things aren’t as much of a panic as they once were and the…

SA’s Smallest Businesses Are Job Engines – So Why Can’t They Get Funding

Starlink in South Africa – Regulatory turbulence grounds Elon Musk’s satellite internet plans—for now

ASUS and AMD Launch AI-Driven Expert P Series PCs for South African SMBs

South Africa’s MSMEs Still Locked Out of Funding – New Report Calls for Radical Reform

Africa Bridge Fund seeks to build a thriving Africa tech ecosystem

MortgageMarket and EasyEquities partner to launch EasyMortgages, unlocking a new era in home loan access for South Africans

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Gemini AI to enhance Volvo infotainment

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