Startups

Media must help unite Africa’s tech startup scene, but also act as watchdog – Buckland

While the media has a role to play in uniting the continent’s fragmented tech startup scene, it also has a duty to perform the…

Jumia story about to become a whole lot more successful [Opinion]

Later this year, the African startup world will hit a massive milestone. The largest ecommerce business in Africa, which last month filed for an…

As SA proptech sector hots up here are five startups to watch

The proptech sector is hotting up. Last year saw online estate agency PropertyFox acquire fellow Cape Town based property platform Steeple for an undisclosed sum and Pam Golding Properties buy up…

How South African startups are solving informal sector problems [Opinion]

A valid criticism of the country’s nascent startup scene is that the businesses that are being created are just thoroughly irrelevant to the actual…

What are the drivers of valuation for your tech startup?

Raising capital for scaling up? Looking for an early buy-out? Don’t be tempted to simply let your accountant run the numbers; steer clear of…

2019 will be all about fintech, healthtech, insurtech, IoT

This year promises to be an exciting one ahead for SA startups and those in the startup scene — with lots expected from sectors…

My hot and happening SA startup picks for 2019 [Opinion]

There are many startups making waves in the country, but there are a select few that stand out, with massive potential, run by some…

Being an A-grade student at school no sure sign of business success [Opinion]

When my daughters brought me their report cards at the end of the year, I made a point of not getting too obsessed about…

What startups should know about tax, when setting up an overseas company

No matter how small the world is becoming or how much of a global village we live in, each country’s tax authorities need to…

Strangled by red tape, Tanzanian tech entrepreneurs call for change

The main challenges facing Tanzanian startups are around the East African country’s government regulations, particularly around taxes and business permits, so says Simplesan founder and MD Said Kamotta.

10 people in the SA tech startup sector you should follow in 2019

The new year is here, 2019 is here. Why not get started by following and connecting with some key decision makers in the SA tech…

What African startups should keep an eye out for in 2019

The new year is upon us and it’s time to get that diary marked up. Last year was quite packed with happenings. What then…

Eight SA startups to look out for in 2019

A number of tech startups hit the headlines this year. Ventureburn has picked eight that we think readers should follow closely in 2019. They…

Reaching out, nice to e-meet you and other buzzwords startups must banish

We’ve heard it all at Ventureburn this year. But frankly we’re a little tired. It’s been a long year, but before we go we…

Eight SA tech entrepreneurs who made headlines in Ventureburn in 2018

A local startup founder accused in the US of stealing $600 000 from investors by faking details of his startup, a mysterious angel investor and an…

How SA tech entrepreneurs plan to take time out this festive season

Taking time out is vital if you want to run a successful business. Sometimes you need to stop to see the wood from the trees….

How to structure functions and operations across your international group

You’re a South African and want to set up an offshore company — but a business has so many functions. There’s the finance department,…

Fintech Nala wins Seedstars Dar es Salaam, confirms Y-Combinator selection

Tanzanian fintech Nala was yesterday selected as the winner of this year’s Seedstars Dar es Salaam, at a pitching event in Tanzania’s capital. Nala is a mobile money application…

Here’s how SA startups can legally create an offshore company

If you’re a South African setting up an offshore company needn’t be a headache. In this, my second article on how to build international business structures…

How corporates are jumping to work with tech startups [Opinion]

I’ll never forget a conversation I had with the CEO of a listed corporation about how his company could engage with the world of…

How SA startup Outsourced CFO almost closed its doors 18 months in

Louw Barnardt may today run a successful firm offering startups and companies outsourced accounting and financial management, but there was a time — just…

Your pitch deck is your business story, but don’t let it baffle investors [Opinion]

As an entrepreneur with a new startup, besides your sparkling personality and brilliant knowledge, one of the most important weapons you have in your…

The ins and outs of taking your startup offshore

In the vast majority of cases, the real reason why clients hope to build their business offshore is to improve the future prospects of…

Facebook is preparing parties and users for South Africa’s 2019 elections

WhatsApp’s getting new animated stickers

Game of Thrones’ Season 8 premiere was pirated over 54m times in one day

Nominations for the second edition of the Southern Africa Startup Awards to open on 29 April

Swiss accelerator Kickstart calls on later-stage African startups to apply for its 2019 programme

Three South African startups among six companies selected to pitch at the Stanford Africa Business Forum

Microsoft reveals new 50-inch, 4K Surface Hub 2S

Reviewers’ Samsung Galaxy Fold phones are breaking days before launch

Microsoft’s disc-less ‘Xbox One S All-Digital Edition’ console is official

The connected car, satellites and the hybrid connectivity of the future [Sponsored]

Gallery: This is the new 2020 edition Subaru Legacy

Ram 1500’s new tailgate splits in multiple directions