Entrepreneurship

5 things entrepreneurs can learn from playing Fallout 4

I know what you’re thinking: how on earth does a post-apocalyptic survival game have any lessons for those running a real-world startup, or maturing…

4 reasons successful people celebrate failure

Failure is harsh, unforgiving and brutal. Failure doesn’t see skin color, ethnicity or socio-economic background. It’s an equal-opportunity offender and is always lurking just…

Startups, here’s a hacker’s guide to snagging that investor [infographic]

In a world where ideas are a dime a dozen, it’s not easy snagging yourself some investment money. Some startups go to pitching events,…

5 important things I learned from closing down my business

I owned and ran my own company not too long ago. I had managed to escape the shackles of everyday corporate slavery and venture…

Dubai’s become an entrepreneurial dreamland: here’s how

Dubai is a renowned destination for leisure and luxury seekers. With numerous larger-than-life buildings, astounding architecture and top-notch luxury services, it’s nothing short of…

5 rules for managing people in your startup

If your small business is to grow and prosper, you need to hire the right people and then manage them in a way that…

How to navigate mergers and acquisitions as a small business or startup

Mergers and acquisitions are relatively common in the business world, and they’re becoming increasingly prevalent in the tech world and among startups. We often…

5 productivity tools every entrepreneur should have at their disposal

Being an entrepreneur can deliver a great feeling of satisfaction and self-fulfillment, but there are certain things you must do to ensure your success,…

The #Hack.Jozi Challenge will award R5-million to startups

Running a startup is no walk in the park, just ask anyone who’s ever given it a go. When your margins are as narrow…

How important is design for your business in 2015?

The business year is just a few weeks old yet it’s already setting an aggressive pace thanks to a tougher economic climate, savvier customers…

Green Pioneer Accelerator reveals 23 entrepreneurs selected from Kenya, SA

The Green Pioneer Accelerator has announced which entrepreneurs it’ll be taking on for the 2015 programme. The programme, sponsored by Impact Amplifier, Growth Africa,…

CiTi announces Ian Merrington as new CEO

The Cape Innovative and Technology Initiative (CiTi) — which is responsible for projects like the Bandwidth Barn and CapaCiti — has just announced the…

Silicon Cape, TechWomen aim to showcase ‘pipeline of women tech leaders’

Silicon Cape, the South African entrepreneurial initiative, will this week host an event organised by TechWomen, an Initiative of the US Department of State’s…

South African companies seriously need to think about intrapreneurship: here’s why

In today’s era of digital innovation, tech-savvy start-ups can launch new services and products at lightning speed. Some examples of companies that have done…

3 unique trends shaping Nigeria’s startup ecosystem

In April last year, it was announced that Nigeria’s economy had overtaken South Africa’s, making it the biggest on the continent. This coincided with…

DEMO Africa 2015 to be hosted in Lagos for second year in a row

For the second year running, Lagos is going to host 2015 edition of DEMO Africa. The event will be co-hosted by The Ministry of…

Here’s proof that mentoring matters for startups today

Confidence is a precious thing in business. Having the confidence to succeed, the belief in yourself that your ideas will work and the drive…

Ubongo, Lekki Peninsula Affordable Schools named Africa’s top edupreneurs

There are plenty of exciting entrepreneurs in Africa trying to kickstart education systems through affordable education, interactive games, online content and digital career discovery…

How do you infiltrate the startup ecosystem in Africa?

The question posed by the headline makes Africa’s VC (Venture Capitalist) ecosystem seem like the mafia, where your cousin Vinny has to introduce you…

Intel, She Leads Africa introduce workshops to empower female entrepreneurs

In collaboration with the computing giant, Intel, women empowerment initiative She Leads Africa is starting the year off with the introduction of workshops on…

De Beers finally opens entrepreneurial hub in Cape Town

It’s always good to see big business helping out the little guys. Major mining conglomerate and member of Anglo American, De Beers, finally launched…

TechWomen calls for 2015’s in-take of tech savvy ladies

US exchange programme TechWomen is calling for its 2015 in-take of skilled women in tech and sciences from Africa, the Middle East and more…

Here are 3 top tips to help you secure that investment

TSG Consumer Partners’ Senior Managing Director Hadley Mullin shared his magic steps to effectively raise funding for your startup and foster its expansion onward….

Productivity On A Large Screen

Everlytic Launches Cutting-Edge AI Studio with WhatsApp Chatbots for Smarter Communication

Everlytic’s new API Communicator feature enhances customer engagement across multiple channels

Savant Launches Savant Build Cohort 3 to Accelerate Deep-Tech Innovation in the Green Economy

Simplicity at scale: The role of leadership in agile transformation

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

Renault got design right in 2024

Nio Firefly brings Galaxy design to compact EVs

Google Cast and other Christmas goodies for Rivian