Entrepreneurship

7 reasons you should care about fintech even if you don’t work in finance

Once the realm of stodgy bankers, the financial services industry is changing rapidly as young software engineers breathe new life into the sector. That’s…

Why it’s high time for SA government to translate SME talk into action

Steven Cohen is MD of Sage One AAMEA (Asia, Australia, Middle East and Africa) I’m passionate about small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) because…

So you’ve got an awesome idea for a startup. Where to next?

I come across a number of people who have an idea and want to be entrepreneurs, but have no idea where to start. And…

Startups need to stay agile to succeed in our ever-changing environment

As Greek philosopher Heraclitus said: “Everything changes and nothing stands still.” This rings all the more true for businesses operating in today’s rapid-paced, constantly…

Wella Health: Charting course for digital health startups in Nigeria

In Nigeria, very few professionals enjoy job security like doctors. This is why it is not every day that you meet someone no longer thrilled…

Innovation is key to support all SMEs in South Africa

Is it better to help the tens of thousands of struggling informal-sector firms or a few promising entrepreneurs with ideas that could grow to…

Startup competition Seedstars World 2015 to kick-off in Mozambique

Seedstars World is a global competition for startups, which aims to find smart startups that solve regional issues, or develop profitable products for global…

The opposite test: how to tell if your business is worth talking about

The way most businesses talk about their advantages is so boring. How many companies are “the best”, “faster”, “biggest”, “most trusted”, and so on?…

Why African tech entrepreneurs need to learn from each other

“Who dares to teach must never cease to learn.” – John Cotton Dana Learn. Teach. Two words that startups and members of tech hubs…

Entrepreneurs speak about their motivations for 2013

What motivates entrepreneurs building great companies in Africa? At VC4Africa, the largest online community of African entrepreneurs and investors, ‘creating better lives’ and ‘feeling…

The unwritten rules of Silicon Valley

Around the world Silicon Valley is admired for its prolific startup ecosystem. Some regions attempt to emulate its success by design, while others try…

Avoid the ‘Jack of all trades, master of none’ mantra, do one thing

Adii Pienaar is co-founder of WordPress theme shop and ecommerce platform WooThemes. We live in a time where we are always trying to work…

VC-backed programme to boost early-stage high-growth investment

The UCT Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) is teaming up with growth equity fund manager Knife Capital to launch a new education programme…

Konza City: Kenya’s ‘Silicon Savannah’ will break ground in January 2013

The long wait appears to be over. Work on Kenya’s much-anticipated Konza Technology City is set to commence on 23 January. Investment banker John…

Seed Engine: a lifeline for idea-stage ventures

While the US is seeing a downturn in Series A tech startup funding, 2012 has been a bumper year for seed/angel deals. In more…

Sable Accelerator signs agreements with SA tech ventures, funds and groups

The SABLE Accelerator, a recently formed mentoring network of South African experts living in Silicon Valley and other technology hubs, today announced new partner…

5 ways to grow the amount of early stage VC funding in South Africa

A new report set out to explore the reasons for the lack of early-stage VC in South Africa and to provide some proposals for…

Passion will make you work more

Adii Pienaar is co-Founder of WordPress theme shop and eCommerce platform WooThemes. I used to be a firm believer of this mantra: “When you…

HealthQ: groundbreaking African startup launches, attracts funding, blows minds

When we broke the story about HealthQ’s open source metabolic chamber — the first of its kind in the world — we came away…

Entrepreneur diaries: Don’t be ashamed of building a sustainable business

Editor’s Note: Nicholas Haralambous was the co-founder of mobile social network builder Motribe, which was recently acquired by Mxit for an undisclosed sum. The…

Young entrepreneurial talent emerges from BlackBerry competition

RIM is doing something really interesting in the education sector. While the Canadian headquartered BlackBerry manufacturer is preparing to launch its make-or-break Blackberry 10…

Absa claims world first with mobile payments device for small businesses

Absa has launched what it claims is a world first with the Payment Pebble — a mobile payments device designed especially for entrepreneurs and…

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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