Innovation

Startup partners with Telkom to launch translation platform for SA languages

Telkom has partnered with South African startup Enlabeler to launch an AI platform that translates speech into text and provides transcription services for local…

SA medtech startup expands product offering in US

South African-based medtech startup hearX has announced its Lexie Hearing aids will be sold at Walgreens retail stores in the US from 13 May…

Why startups should consider user experience (UX) before user adoption

So, you have decided that an application is a solution to your problem. First, beware, your user may not want it. This applies to…

African universities increasingly working with ‘role players’ out of necessity [Q&A]

Out of necessity, African academic institutions are increasingly more involved in collaboration efforts with other ecosystem role players, says Nelson Mandela University (NMU) Innovation Office acting…

Entries for VilCap Communities Africa programme to close this Friday

Entries for VilCap Communities Africa — a programme that seeks to equip incubators, accelerators, and seed funds with the tools, resources and connections they…

UCT tech transfer unit has developed 21 startups, 125 active technologies [Q&A]

Universities need to be creating new intellectual property (IP), as well as protect and mature it to facilitate industry adoption, says Dr Andrew Bailey senior manager…

‘SA education unable to support extensive development of tech entrepreneurship’

A report commissioned by Google and released earlier this month has identified that “the foundations of the (South African) education system are unable to…

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…

Innovators must disrupt market serving people with disabilities, says founder

With December being Disability Awareness Month in South Africa, Ventureburn highlights four South African tech startups serving people with disabilities — that we should all…

Here’s how Cape Town is using IoT to be smarter, safer, sustainable [Native]

As more and more people move into urban areas, cities around the world are increasingly turning to tech, particularly the Internet of Things (IoT)…

Will electric cars substitute conventional ones? [Sponsored]

The sharp decline in the cost of batteries is driving optimism for the future of the electric car. According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance,…

Geekulcha VacWork encourages innovation in the Kalahari

Geekulcha VacWork, a grassroots programme teaching high school pupils about ICT and startups, took place between 10 and 14 Juy in Mier, in the Northern Cape….

PeaceTech Accelerator looking for more startups for its next cohorts

PeaceTech Accelerator, a Washington DC based cloud innovation centre and scale-up programme devoted to peace technology, is looking for more participants for its next cohort…

‘Ghana’s impressive track record helped it secure 2017 IPA competition’

An impressive track record — that’s what helped Ghana to secure the hosting of this year’s Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA), says the competition’s director Pauline Mujawamariya Koelbl….

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…

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New online booking platform in Cape Town protects cleaners from hidden fees

African fintech start-up Yellow raises $20m in debt financing

StockNow gives Africa’s informal retailers a leg up

Salary negotiations: Win-win solutions for start-ups, teams

Macbook Pro M2 gets price for South Africa

The new HUAWEI P50 is now available for pre-order in South Africa

Redmi Note 11 Series from Xiaomi delivers exceptional value-for-money

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Review: Isuzu MU-X 3.0 Ddi 4×4 Onyx

Ford EcoSport Active is not mellow yellow