Four young scientists, accompanied by Eskom Expo’s Business Manager, Mmamoloko Rancia Riba, won their place to represent the country at the Indonesia competition, renowned…
Visa sees major competition as cash, not fintech startups, says digital director
With cash making up 94% of financial transactions in Africa there is a plenty of opportunity for the fintech sector on the continent — says John Conlon,…
Here’s how Africa Chivas Regal winner EmptyTrips will disrupt logistics sector
Barely a year old, Johannesburg based online trip exchange platform EmptyTrips has been having a good year. The startup won the Africa Chivas Regal…
Microsoft 4Afrika teams up with Tony Elumelu Foundation to help IT firms
Microsoft, through its 4Afrika Initiative, has collaborated with the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) to provide entrepreneurs in the foundation’s entrepreneurship programme with technology-based tools, resources and…
Who is Israeli angel investor company behind success of SA’s Zapper?
In under four years South African mobile payments platform Zapper has grown to operate in 12 markets, employing over 300 people. It sounds like a…