Startups

[Opinion] How technology is changing the face of SMEs

It’s no surprise that technology underpins every facet of modern life and while we have all experienced the changes that technology has brought about…

Why fintech start-ups are winning the race for talent

Data from recruitment consultancy Robert Walters shows that headcount growth within South African start-ups swelled by 20 percent in the past 12-months. This trend…

Telecel selects 10 start-ups for Accelerator Programme

Ten start-ups from across the continent have been selected for the 2022 Telecel Group Africa Startup Initiative Program (ASIP) Accelerator Programme, powered by leading…

Applications now open for Blockchain Bootcamp

DFS Lab – the early-stage investor – and Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) have opened applications for their second Blockchain Bootcamp, designed to give early…

WEF stresses need for investment in African tech start-ups

The World Economic Forum’s latest report, Attracting Investment and Accelerating Adoption for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Africa analyses the challenges Africa faces in…

[Opinion] Four steps to SME success in 2022

Every new year brings with it an array of business challenges and opportunities. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating consequences for…

MultiChoice connects South African SMMEs with global start-up investment community

MultiChoice Group, the African entertainment company that operates DStv, has shortlisted six start-up and scaling businesses that will be progressing to the final leg…

Google opens applications for class four of Launchpad Africa [Updated]

Google today opened applications for the fourth class of its Launchpad Africa accelerator and is looking for at least 10 startups to join the…

‘Not easy to classify whether a startup is African because of globalisation’

We have all at some point in our lives heard the popular maxim that numbers never lie. Numbers — particularly statistics on how much…

African ventures can compete on the global stage – Seedstars head [Q&A]

In recent years African startups have taken home a string of prizes from Swiss-based Seedstars, one of the world’s leading startup competitions. This is testament…

Six Nigerian fintech startups to keep an eye on

Fintech is one of the most attractive tech sectors for investment in Africa — and Nigeria, together with South Africa and Kenya, is leading…

Digital disruptors in fintech, offer threats and challenges [Sponsored]

Digital disruptors are rapidly changing numerous sectors the world over. And South Africa is no exception. Even though local industries are being challenged at…

Do you want to treat Naspers like a small family business? [Opinion]

(In response to former Pricecheck CEO Andre de Wet’s opinion piece earlier this week, Johann van Tonder — who once served as Naspers Labs head — argues…

Four SA regtech startups you should know about

Regtech — or platforms and apps aimed at simplifying compliance with regulations — is big money in South Africa. This was confirmed after Johannesburg…

‘It’s un-African to not welcome anyone willing to start a business serving Africans’

Should we classify companies like New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listed ecommerce firm Jumia — that provide products and services to Africans, but were…

The silent Naspers coup: how Koos Bekker gave away the family jewels [Opinion]

This article needs to be written before it’s too late (it might be). It needs to be written and attention drawn to the below…

New SA fintech aims to disrupt traditional, alternative SME financing [Sponsored]

There are 2.4 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa that employ around 60% to 70% of the working population. But this…

Will these startups still have an uncle, parent in Ramaphosa’s cabinet?

UPDATE (30 May): Naledi Pandor, Tito Mboweni and Aaron Motsoaledi all returned to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s newly named cabinet on Wednesday (29 May) as ministers of…

So, let’s call it out – what then is an African startup?

What is an African startup? Is it any startup that operates in Africa even if headquartered outside the continent, or must a firm be based…

Have you been filing all wrong? [Sponsored]

Think you’re on top of your filing? Well, here are the few things you may still be doing wrong. You’re an experienced and successful…

Taking your African tech startup global [Opinion]

There are several stories of SA and African companies successfully taking their products and services to the global market. However, African entrepreneurs have to…

Farewell Matt, your legacy will forever live on [Obituary]

The day he told me he had cancer he was out on the pavement below our Cape Town offices. His hair may have thinned…

Buckland helped bring together, inspire tech startup community – Silicon Cape

Cape Town based tech initiative Silicon Cape has paid tribute to Burn Media Group founder Matthew Buckland, who passed away last Tuesday. Buckland, who…

Acer’s New Nitro AI Gaming Gear Is Here—But Is It Worth It for South Africans?

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

Tech Stocks Tank – Can SA Survive a Global Meltdown?

SA Business Confidence: Fintech Lula Sounds Alarm on SME Reality

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

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

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

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Gravity is a true driver’s EV SUV

L2 charging and the power of dwell time

Tires and tariffs