Startups

Equity-based crowdfunding: GoGetta kickstarts start-ups

Quality African businesses with growth prospects that seek funding can now raise capital via an innovative crowdfunding platform, GoGetta. South African and international angel…

Pervasive ‘bro culture’ in fintech a hurdle for women

The fintech industry is notorious for its “bro’ culture,” an environment characterised by sexism and demeaning habits such as mansplaining. This is according to…

From farmers to students, Zim fintech vows to include all

A Zimbabwean fintech start-up, Cashlinq, is set on empowering entrepreneurs across Africa through its “easily accessible” banking platform. Cashlinq, says founder Tendai Mugovi, is…

Start-ups eye metaverse, NFTs to solve Africa’s woes

African start-ups increasingly target unemployment and governance issues as founders digitise nation-states and marketplaces, looking to the metaverse and NFTs. Kim Harrisberg and Rina…

AIF fellows shine in engineering academy’s Africa Prize

Pan-African ecosystem builder WomHub says more than 100 women founders in the science, technology, engineering and manufacturing (STEM) value chain have excelled in the…

From garage to factory: this bakery start-up did it!

A youth-owned bakery start-up north of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, is among the first tenants to move into the Dube TradePort Mini Factories. Bakers Gallery,…

Seedstars set to invest in 100 start-ups, including Africa

With $20 million committed by notable investors, Seedstars International Ventures II (SIV II) is set to invest in no less than 100 pre-seed and…

How a tech startup can thrive during a crisis [Opinion]

Arlene Mulder is the co-founder of BiB, the first audio library app exclusively for African content available on both the App store and Google Play store. Arlene Mulder, co-founder…

All you need to know about NDAs [Opinion]

You may believe that the Non-Disclosure Agreement (“NDA“) is the first bullet to have in the chamber, however, it is important to recognise that…

Five things investors should look for before investing in a VC

People familiar with the startup space generally know that many entrepreneurs rely on investments from venture capitalists (VCs) to fund their growth. Less well…

Data can help business recovery [Opinion]

If you have a data problem, you are not alone. Data is growing at speeds no one could have predicted ten years ago, but…

How SMEs can make up for a tough year this festive season

COVID-19 has affected how people plan their holidays, and it has impacted wallets and budgets. It’s been a tough year, but for the small…

Five tips for SMMEs to overcome the pandemic [Opinion]

Six months ago Mama Bongi the brand did not exist. Fast-forward to the end of 2020 and the artisanal chocolate biscuit bakery is reportedly supplying hundreds…

Startups: go local first, or head offshore? [Opinion]

If you’re an entrepreneur looking to open a business in a post-Covid world, do you launch your business in South Africa first and then…

Four Qualities VCs will look for in entrepreneurs in 2021 [Opinion]

This year has been difficult for everyone, but businesses have faced an especially tough time. A few startups have, however, risen above the storm,…

Black Friday tips for small business owners [Opinion]

The COVID-19 lockdown forced many businesses online, and for some small and medium businesses, it would have been their first foray into e-commerce. If…

To thrive in a pandemic, you need to reinvent your business [Opinion]

The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to many debates. But if there’s one thing commentators appear to be united in, it’s the certainty that…

Business reimagined for Africa [Opinion]

Building a business in Africa is now as much about embracing digital innovations as it is about understanding the nuances of each country and…

Why mentorship can make or break your startup [Opinion]

Having a mentor when you start a business can be as important as the actual product or service you’re selling. While the research on…

Four ways to make startup and corporate relationships work [Opinion]

Many startups or early-stage small businesses think that all they need to become the next billion-dollar unicorn is to have an idea and then…

Four ways to prevent fraud in your business

As we in South Africa are only too aware, the cost of fraud can be overwhelming. Zaakir Mohamed, a director and head of corporate…

How small businesses can build employee engagement [Opinion]

We celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week (16 – 22 November) against the backdrop of a year that has been exhausting for small and medium businesses…

R19,000 for Bass? Sony Tests South Africa’s Audio Appetite

Tech Stocks Tank – Can SA Survive a Global Meltdown?

iGaming FAQ: Answering the Most Common Questions for South African Players

Why MVNOs are gaining ground — and how Huge NXTGN is accelerating the shift

How UVU Accelerate is Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa

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Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

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