Startups

Santam snaps up on-demand insurtech start-up JaSure

Santam, South Africa’s leading short-term insurer, has enhanced its digital offering with the announcement that it is increasing its interest in insurtech start-up JaSure…

Virridy raises $5.5m to roll out satellite-connected sensors

After closing a $5.5 million series A funding round, environmenttech start-up Virridy is set to expand its offering across Africa and North America. The…

Rise, raise and scale: African start-ups touch down in Paris

More than 45 start-up founders representing 15 African countries have begun to touch down in Paris, France for Viva AfricArena. Commencing on Tuesday 14…

Tech-driven tutoring start-up stays ahead of the curve

“We want to have a South African start-up going into the world, as opposed to the other way around. Through us growing and going…

The Hatchery salutes clean-tech start-ups ‘solving problems’

A year after the launch of its new Africa office, global clean-tech start-up incubator The Hatchery is basking in the success of HatchTWO. This…

Retail-tech start-up WafR closes $1 million seed round

WafR, a Moroccan retail-tech application that allows brands to broadcast smart promotions to grocers to increase their market share, announced that it has raised…

Snapplify advances digital education in East Africa

Launched in Kenya in 2016, global edtech company Snapplify has seen exponential growth in East Africa, with hundreds of schools registered. Now, as part…

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…

Why you should convert your business from a CC to a private company [Opinion]

As we all know, since the coming into effect of the Companies Act, 71 of 2008 and the subsequent changes to the Close Corporations…

10 tips for entrepreneur investors during the Covid-19 time [Listicle]

With everything that’s currently going on, Covid-19, social distancing and volatile markets, it is essential to focus on your current business investments and ensure…

Build a Corona Battle Plan for your business: Landlord negotiations

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth” – this was said by Mike Tyson, and he was right. As South…

Digital identity in a ‘no-touch’ world [Opinion]

Much has been said by local and international entities around what the best actions we must follow in order to mitigate the impact of…

The coronavirus: implications for employers in SA

Last week the Department of Health confirmed the first case of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in South Africa. Since then a further six cases…

Lenovo at MWC 2025: AI-Powered Laptops, Sustainable Concepts, and a Glimpse into the Future

Smart Tech: Turning the Tide on South Africa’s Water Crisis

Celebrating Innovation: Redmi Note 14 Post-Launch Event in South Africa

Verto Launches Global Business Award to Fuel African Startup Expansion

GITEX Africa: Shaping the Future of Tech and Positioning Africa as a Global Powerhous

Gozem Secures $30M Series B to Fuel Super App Expansion Across Francophone Africa

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

Lucid CEO becomes strategic advisor

Golf 8.5 update with lots of Life

Tariffs trump US new car affordability needs