Innovation

Here are the four finalists of £25 000 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

A device that conducts fast malaria tests, a process that affordably recovers precious metals from autocatalytic converters, a tamper-proof electricity meter and a textbook-sized mini science lab….

Tap wisdom of others and have fun says Michael Jordaan in talk on leadership

Good leaders are those that are able to tap and best utilise the wisdom of those around them. So, says venture capitalist and former…

Developing digital payments solutions? Here are the markets you should focus on

A recent report by Visa shows net benefits businesses, consumers and authorities would gain if they transitioned from cash-based economies to full digital payments. The Cashless…

Move to full digital payments could net Joburg over $3bn in benefits a year

Businesses, consumers and authorities in the city of Johannesburg could gain $3.4-billion in net benefits by moving 100% of financial transactions conducted in the city…

Here are six tips on strategy we learnt from Getsmarter’s Sam Paddock

For most entrepreneurs, delivering the right strategy can not only decide the fate of the business but also influence how and if a business…

Want to bootstrap well? Know your market, consumer says Vincent Manzini

Many entrepreneurs are held back by funding, but Ikapa Live and BlankKanvas founder Vincent Manzini believes bootstrapping your business can help you jump that hurdle…

Three trends to watch out for in the smart parking space in 2018 [Native]

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which kicked off yesterday and runs until Friday (12 January), is 0ne of the world’s biggest trade shows and is…

Q&A: Cape Town entrepreneur Lorraine Steyn laments shortage of women in tech

Software development is a well-paying career and more women should be involved in the sector, laments Cape Town entrepreneur Lorraine Steyn. “I’m very sad…

Water Waste Management Challenge Workshop to tackle SA issues

Ventureburn had the opportunity to attend the Stellenbosch Innovation District’s (SID) Water Waste Management Challenge workshop held in partnership with Launchlab. The challenge, which…

Is Microsoft Azure right for startups?

Choosing the right technology for your tech startup or SMME can be a daunting task. There are a range of platforms and services out…

Improving agriculture through Aerobotics

South Africa’s agricultural lands have always been one of the backbones of the economy. According to South Africa.info, the agricultural sector is roughly responsible for 8.5 million…

Food for thought: UN launches accelerator for hunger

Life is hard and can become unimaginably difficult if you’re left weak and malnourished. World Health Organisation (WHO) statistics show that about 795 million people don’t…

Businesses, entrepreneurs are making money from Pokemon Go

You might think of Pokemon Go as a fun way to get outdoors, but did you know it’s making money in a ton of…

All you need is coffee: innovation in 72 hours

Innovation isn’t a strategy; it’s a series of orchestrated tactics that solve defined problems, casting aside the status quo in favor of invention and…

4 tips to release employee-driven innovation

Increasingly, companies are recognising that innovation doesn’t only happen through investment in Research and Development. Businesses stand to gain a competitive advantage by involving…

This competition is giving R2.5m in seed-funding to innovators

If you’re working on an idea that you think will change the world, then you might want to have a look at the GAP…

10 African innovators you absolutely need to know about

Africa is a continent full of incredibly innovative thinkers and the latest reminder of that fact comes courtesy of the the Innovation Prize for…

CiTi to introduce travel tech hub to Cape Town’s startup ecosystem

The Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative, or CiTi, has announced that it will be launching a “travel tech innovation cluster” to promote growth in…

A Day in the Life of: CiTi CEO Ian Merrington [Native Article]

The Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative (CiTi) is one of South Africa’s oldest initiatives dedicated to boost local innovation. Founded in 1998, CiTi has…

Gartner is on the hunt for aspiring innovators

Technology research house Gartner has put out a call for aspiring innovators to take part in its Aspiring Innovators Programme, which will take place…

African tech innovators: Our Uber moment is coming

We all know that we face some unique challenges in Africa, driven by the lack of access to market and the relatively small skills…

All-female startup from Nigeria hauls in $40k for innovative legal service

An all-female startup that seeks to give people easy access to legal services in Nigeria, called DIYlaw, recently bagged US$40 000. Organised by The…

How entrepreneurs can utilise the ‘Sustainability Factor’

The idea of making your business more “green” may seem rather intimidating and to some unnecessary. However, making the move toward a more sustainable…

City of Cape Town online services to go offline for three days

Capitec brings shares investment platform EasyEquities to app

TV licences to watch Netflix? What to know about the SABC proposal

New free edtech app developed by local entrepreneurs

New capital fund of $30-million launches for Southern Africa SMEs

Six tips for SMEs to succeed in the eCommerce space [Opinion]

LG officially launches the world’s first rollable 4K television

New iPad Air pre-orders open in South Africa: price and details

More Xbox Series X and Series S stock headed for South Africa

Mini JCW GP: Mega price for fastest Mini in South Africa

Audi connect: ensuring a safer, secure and more connected drive [Sponsored]

Toyota’s Hilux Legend is back: price for South Africa