Startups

Landing an investor in times of uncertainty [Opinion]

It may be the fear of a pending pandemic, lockdowns and calls for social distancing due to Covid-19 or even a looming recession that…

Covid-19: Do’s and don’ts for contact tracing by employers

From 1 June 2020, the whole of South Africa has moved to disaster alert level 3. As a result, most businesses that were prohibited…

How my startup pivoted in just three weeks to survive Covid-19

In early March, I was in California, visiting the campuses of some of the US’s best universities: Stanford, USC, UCLA and UC Berkeley. My…

How entrepreneurs can have a work-life balance [Sponsored]

The country is currently on level three of lockdown. While many businesses are operating seamlessly, with employees able to deliver on tasks while working…

How entrepreneurs can have a work-life balance [Sponsored]

The country is currently on level three of lockdown. While many businesses are operating seamlessly, with employees able to deliver on tasks while working…

The New Normal: Either find a way or make one happen

Rona has hit the world like wrecking ball floating through a dilapidated shack. And for startups, especially those still trying to find “product-market-fit”, it…

The New Normal: Selling life insurance products has forever changed

As Covid-19 sweeps across the world, the way we live, work and transact is changing at unprecedented rates. Fear and information overload are the…

The New Normal: For SA to beat Covid-19, let’s help the tech sector grow [Opinion]

The New Normal is a new regular column Ventureburn will run, featuring business leaders and how Covid-19 is reshaping the tech world. There is…

The New Normal: Drive towards tech will ultimately benefit all sectors [Opinion]

The New Normal is a new regular column Ventureburn will run, featuring business leaders and how Covid-19 is reshaping the tech world. Simply put,…

Covid-19: Can employees withdraw from the workplace? [Opinion]

Employees returning to work from the Covid-19 lockdown will need to show reasonable justification if they halt work on the basis that they are…

What should SA fintechs knows about big data and its legal requirements [Opinion]

Changes in the way customers expect to engage with the financial services sector and increasing pressure from regulators is compelling financial services companies to…

The New Normal: Crises don’t change the trends, they just accelerate them [Opinion]

The New Normal is a new regular column Ventureburn will run, featuring business leaders and how Covid-19 is reshaping the tech world. Our piece…

Companies must ensure opportunistic Covid-19 offerings are legally compliant [Opinion]

Demand for new products to combat Covid-19 infections presents an opportunity for businesses under strain, but they should be aware of advertising, medical and…

How SA businesses are pivoting to survive lockdown [Opinion]

Defying the odds to remain in business during the Covid-19 crisis is no mean feat. However, some businesses across South Africa are showing tenacity…

The New Normal: Opportunity for fintechs to help transform financial sector [Opinion]

The New Normal is a new regular column Ventureburn will run, featuring business leaders and how Covid-19 is reshaping the tech world. The coronavirus…

The New Normal: Time for tech sector to rise to the occasion [Opinion]

The New Normal is a new regular column Ventureburn will run, featuring business leaders and how Covid-19 is reshaping the tech world. Here in…

CIPC rules that it recognises Business Rescue filings made during initial lockdown

Under the Companies Act, 2008 (Act), a business rescue initiated by the board of a company only formally starts once the necessary resolution is…

How African tech startups can pitch their story during Covid-19 [Opinion]

Attracting media attention to a pivotal part of your technology startup’s journey can be challenging even during normal times. This is especially challenging for…

After lockdown, how do employers prepare for a safe return to work? [Opinion]

The South African government has announced the implementation of a risk-adjusted strategy in easing the nationwide lockdown. This strategy entails the use of a…

Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [23/04/2020]

A leaked draft discussion document prepared by South Africa’s office of the presidency has revealed that businesses in the country’s tourism, aviation and creative…

Maintaining good corporate governance during extraordinary times [Opinion]

The Covid-19 pandemic and emergency measures taken by the SA government have caused unprecedented business disruption. They have forced companies to respond to new…

Closing trademarks, designs, patents copyright office raises further risk for SA economy [Opinion]

One only has to look back in history to appreciate the extent to which necessity is indeed the mother of invention. It may come…

Covid 19 funding available to SA small businesses [Infographic]

With the country in lockdown for three weeks and potentially longer, it has never been a more uncertain and challenging time to be an…

The small business’ guide to going remote [Listicle]

For many businesses in South Africa, coronavirus poses a massive threat. Remote and mobile working isn’t particularly common and many organisations are faced with…

Fortnite launches #FreeFortnite after removal from app stores

Google antitrust action: Will it help or hurt SA advertisers?

Apps and tools to help you keep track of your loadshedding schedule and stages

Tech resource relief fund worth R25-million launched for SA tourism industry

SA tech company creates new affordable edtech solution

Nearly 10 000 jobs currently available for locals on Gumtree

Loadshedding and UPS basics: What to look for when you buy a UPS

Cat S42: Rugged, washable smartphone now available in South Africa

Nokia 5.3 now available in South Africa – price and details

Updated F-Type brings Jaguar’s best to South Africa

Mazda re-enters the hot hatch game

Shadowline upgrade for the BMW X7

Startups

Landing an investor in times of uncertainty [Opinion]

Covid-19: Do’s and don’ts for contact tracing by employers

How my startup pivoted in just three weeks to survive Covid-19

How entrepreneurs can have a work-life balance [Sponsored]

How entrepreneurs can have a work-life balance [Sponsored]

The New Normal: Either find a way or make one happen

The New Normal: Selling life insurance products has forever changed

The New Normal: For SA to beat Covid-19, let’s help the tech sector grow [Opinion]

The New Normal: Drive towards tech will ultimately benefit all sectors [Opinion]

Covid-19: Can employees withdraw from the workplace? [Opinion]

What should SA fintechs knows about big data and its legal requirements [Opinion]

The New Normal: Crises don’t change the trends, they just accelerate them [Opinion]

How SA businesses are pivoting to survive lockdown [Opinion]

The New Normal: Opportunity for fintechs to help transform financial sector [Opinion]

The New Normal: Time for tech sector to rise to the occasion [Opinion]

CIPC rules that it recognises Business Rescue filings made during initial lockdown

How African tech startups can pitch their story during Covid-19 [Opinion]

After lockdown, how do employers prepare for a safe return to work? [Opinion]

Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [23/04/2020]

Maintaining good corporate governance during extraordinary times [Opinion]

Closing trademarks, designs, patents copyright office raises further risk for SA economy [Opinion]

Covid 19 funding available to SA small businesses [Infographic]

The small business’ guide to going remote [Listicle]

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