Africa

Built in Africa: Cipher256 is solving one of Africa’s biggest problems with an app

Built in Africa focuses on entrepreneurs, startups and technologies that hail from the continent and empower its citizens. The miracle of birth is still…

Entrepreneurs, prepare yourselves: Dragons’ Den SA judges revealed

Looking super serious and full of criticism, Dragons’ Den South Africa has revealed its five judges. Local entrepreneurs will have to pitch their business…

CodeX aims to nurture Africa’s growing tech demands

Recently launched by industry veterans such as tech journalist and TV producer Elizabeth Gould, former FNB CEO Michael Jordaan, serial entrepreneur and engineer Dave…

M4JAM: the new startup that uses micro-jobbing to solve SA’s biggest problem

When the founders of the startup M4JAM (Money for Jam) secured a rare meeting with legendary banking innovator and investor, Michael Jordaan, he threw…

Innovation Prize for Africa seeks creative pioneers across the continent

Have an ingenious invention hidden in a lab or your garage? If so, listen up. The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) is currently looking for…

Tech4Africa conference coming to Cape Town 28 August

Tech4Africa has just announced that it will be running its first ever Cape Town event on 28 August. The popular South African annual tech…

Standard Bank highlights US investment opportunities in Africa [Infographic]

According to recent research done by Standard Bank in South Africa, the greater continent offers US multinationals a compelling trade and investment opportunity thanks…

Ushahidi’s BRCK reaches and surpasses its Kickstarter goal

Well this is super cool. The Ushahidi initiative that hopes to connect users the internet no matter where you are and without electricity has…

Africa’s entrepreneurial explosion: a space ripe for the taking

“Africa’s current environment is ripe for gaming to take off,” says Michael Szymanski, the Director of Business Development for the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of…

Googler Ory Okolloh joins Omidyar Network in support of government tech

Omidyar Network today announced that Ory Okolloh has joined as a director, investments within the philanthropic investment firm’s government transparency initiative. Okolloh will help…

Everything you need to know about 88mph Nairobi from Nikolai Barnwell

Seed accelerator 88mph’s Nairobi director Nikolai Barnwell spoke to Ventureburn about its upcoming three-month acceleration programme in the Kenyan capital: what they look for…

How safe is your business against cyber-attacks this year?

If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve probably heard about the bank heist where more than US$45-million got sucked out of ATMs around…

Inside DEMO Africa: an interesting look into Africa’s startup world

Last year the first ever DEMO Africa conference was held in Kenya featuring 40 startups from around the continent. Now, months later, African tech…

Knowing Africa’s markets in a digital divide

Where there’s a problem there’s a solution. Where there’s a solution there’s a business opportunity. Understanding what the gaps and success stories are in…

Accelerator 88mph hopes to find next big mobile-web entrepreneur in Nairobi

There’s no rest for the weary with startup accelerator 88mph. Right off the bat of closing its 2013 Cape Town incubation programme, the accelerator…

Rockefeller Foundation pumping $100 million into Africa’s digital scene

Africa is where it is at and its digital/tech scene is all the rage. Bigwigs are noticing the continent. The latest group to take…

Want to #PitchGhana? Join Silicon Cape’s next trade mission

Looking to expand your startup and network into Ghana? Silicon Cape could help you out. The entrepreneurial catalyst is opening up applications for all…

Microsoft’s East-African footprint expands with iHub and m:lab co-op

Microsoft wants to play a big role in driving innovation in Africa. After recently introducing the 4Afrika Initiative — geared at improving the continent’s…

US company Symbion Power targets energy sector in Africa

Coinciding with African Utility Week taking place in Cape Town later this month, US energy company Symbion Power has taken strides to invest in…

Dear African VC, angel: international investors are stealing your lunch

Is there a shortage of VC and angel funding in Africa? Pose the question to entrepreneurs and the answer is bound to be yes….

Global Innovation Lounge to showcase emerging hubs at re:publica 2013

From 6 to 8 May, the massive global innovation event, re:pulica will feature both AfriLabs and GIZ (German agency for International Cooperation) collaborating in…

iROKO-partnered gaming company Kuluya now valued at $2M

Hot off the back of its website redesign, online Nigerian gaming company Kuluya has raised another small seed-stage investment valuing the company at US$2-million….

Innovation in Africa is alive and well: IPA announces its 2013 finalists

The Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) is a big deal. The joint initiative between the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the…

How VR Meditation Apps Like Realms of Flow and Others Are Redefining Our Connection with Reality

Transforming Healthcare in Africa with Technology

How forex trading is transforming startup investment strategies

How One Energy Project Could Reshape Climate Action

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

German luxury cars require a rethink for China

Trump wins – Tesla goes beyond $1 Trillion

Vivo update – a big safety gain