Entrepreneurship

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…

MEDO offers ‘trip-of-a-life-time’ to ICT entrepreneurs

Between MEDO(Micro Enterprise Development Organisation) and BT (British Telecom) Global Services, 11 entrepreneurial businesses have the opportunity to get training as well as exposure…

Entrepreneurial Snapshot: South Africa

In a new series of posts — Entrepreneurial Snapshot — I’d like to give a brief overview of the six countries surveyed in Omidyar…

Busted: three myths about being an entrepreneur blown wide open

There is a guy called Daniel Isenberg — I don’t really know him but he is a big deal and writes and talks a…

6 tips for taking your business online

The World Wide Web, together with other ICT enabling technologies, has made it increasingly easy for companies to conduct business online. The expansion of…

6 things your corporate job can teach you about running your own company

Most entrepreneurs sneer at the idea of working for a big corporate or medium sized business on the path to becoming the next big…

Want your startup to be a success? Become an expert in your field

How important is it for entrepreneurs to have specific domain experience prior to founding their startup? As an entrepreneur you are bound to run…

TechInBraam: Johannesburg’s new tech hub is ready to roll

We’ve mentioned the tech renaissance happening in Johannesburg’s Braamfontein suburb in our recently compiled startup guide. The initiatives aimed at tech innovation in the…

USB partners with MEDO for broader education reach

The University of Stellenbosch Business School’s Executive Development (USB-ED) and Micro Enterprise Development Organisation (MEDO) have signed a letter of intent to collaborate. This…

Do you really want to start a business?

As work takes up a substantial part of our lives, it’s a question that often evokes a see-sawing set of emotions — and yet,…

Startup insights from the Aspen Institute’s state of global business

Last week, the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs released its impact report on the state of global business. According to the organisation, one of…

The most comprehensive guide to the SA startup landscape ever [2013]

Update: For an updated guide to South Africa’s startup landscape, click here. You have just arrived on South Africa’s startup scene, you’re lost and…

7 things every entrepreneur should understand when starting a business

Being an entrepreneur is hard. You quit your nice paying job with your awesome corner office to start something because your grandmother thought it…

The co-innovation trend and the challenge in emerging markets

While the absence of mature intellectual property laws remains one of the deterrents holding back co-creation or co-innovation in Africa, it’s a compelling model…

Innovative entrepreneur from Gauteng or KZN? This bootcamp could be for you

The Silicon Cape tends to hog the limelight when it comes to South African startups, so it’s always a pleasant change to see people…

8 reasons why bloggers are attractive investment bets

Michelle Phan, YouTube beauty and fashion vlogger A recent article published by Ad Age, revealed that bloggers are increasingly succeeding in attracting funding for…

SA government-backed incubators emerge from private sector partnership

What a positive way to start the week. South Africa’s Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has awarded the first two incubators in its…

Your Couch is About to Become a Stadium: TCL’s QD-Mini LED Arrives in SA

TikTok Tightens the Reins: New Parental Controls and Digital Well-Being Tools Rolled Out

The Top Five AI Tools to Supercharge Your Workflow in 2025

MGX’s $2 billion investment in Binance marks historic institutional backing

Mastering Financial Navigation for Securing the Perfect Loan

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

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

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Lucid CEO becomes strategic advisor

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