Startups

Start-Up Nations SA helping spread best practices in SA, claims co-ordinator

Three years after the launch of Start-Up Nations South Africa by the Minister of Small Business Development Lindiwe Zulu in November 2014, Ventureburn has questioned…

How Pretoria guy made a million at 22 but still stays with parents

A millionaire at 22. That’s the story of Pretoria property entrepreneur Albert van Wyk, who last month launched a book detailing how he made…

Orange launches African-focused investment programme

Telecoms company Orange has announced the launch of a new programme dedicated to helping African entrepreneurs achieve their goals. The Orange Digital Ventures Africa programme will…

Nokia opens global challenge for innovative IoT startups

Nokia in partnership with private venture firm Nokia Growth Partners has announced the launch of the Nokia Open Innovation Challenge. The challenge will focus…

Lagos startups have 10 days left to secure spot at angel investing event

Lagos startups seeking funding have just over 10 days left to apply to be part of the latest round of the Lagos StartUp DealDay. Interested startups must apply…

Facebook to host one-day summit for young digital entrepreneurs in Joburg

Facebook is partnering with the Department of Small Business Development and Livity Africa to host Youth Enterprise Day, a one-day summit that aims to…

Entrepreneur’s report to address why SA has yet to produce a unicorn

South African startups have produced a string of successes of late. Yet something is lacking. In April Edtech startup GetSmarter announced it would sell to…

Meet the six startups battling it out at IBM’s SmartCamp [Tech4Africa]

Every year IBM puts together SmartCamp sessions that showcase some of the world’s most promising startups. This year, the pitching sessions for the Africa…

Starting a company is like dating: assumptions kill your chances [T4A]

“Starting a company is like dating, sometimes you just don’t fit,” says Gavin Symanowitz of Feedback Rocket. Speaking at the Tech4Africa conference, Symanowitz argues…

Luck, timing and user acquisition: how do you build a winning app?

Should you invest in advertising your app or digital content? Did they know that they might be the next Internet hit in Japan? At…

10 Asian travel startups rocking the crowdsourcing trend

The sharing economy is growing like crazy. For cars alone, Uber has led the charge for other apps like Lyft, GetAround, and SideCar. In…

Your startup doesn’t need to be cool to succeed… but it helps

Every startup wants to be cool right? Well, how do you go about doing this and how can you benefit from improving your image?…

Business on a budget: 5 tech tips for digital startups to cut costs

The internet is full of advice on how startups should cut costs. Much of them start with ‘start from home’ and lead to ‘cut…

Nigerian online marketplace Kaymu expands to Morocco and Ghana

Part of Africa Internet Holding, Nigerian online shopping marketplace Kaymu recently announced that it’s launching its service in two new markets. By opening up…

Here’s how to improve your odds in the startup funding lottery

The tech community is often abuzz with news about startups receiving funding. Journalists, fellow startups, and readers will focus on the technical expertise and…

Speed, convenience, safety: contactless payments’ role in mobile money transfer

With the steady introduction of contactless payment systems in parts of South Africa, a new wave of convenience for low-value transactions is becoming a…

SnappCab: the hail-a-cab startup looking to catalyse SA’s cab industry

Need a ride? There’s a new mobile-friendly option to get you from point A to B. SnappCab is a multi-platform hail-a-cab app to order,…

Langhar: India’s ‘Airbnb for food’ rides collaborative consumption wave

Langhar is an Airbnb for food, allowing home cooks to convert their homes into restaurants to earn extra income. For foodies, it’s a change…

Ruthless editing: what photography taught me about business

A few thoughts on photography and business… I see a lot of photos pass by my Facebook stream. Some photographers constantly upload good images…

3 ways startup founders can get maximum value from networking events

Networking is an important part of business, and making connections with the right people is key. If you’re a business owner or startup, networking…

TripTrus is the Indonesian travel startup for budget adventurers

Who still uses traditional travel agencies? Skillfully keeping up with the trends, online travel startups have been popping up across the globe growing more…

Refer A Developer: recommend a code monkey for ‘phat’ referral rewards

Launched earlier this month, Refer A Developer is a job board with a two-punch pitch. To start, it’s only for developers and secondly, it…

The importance of ballast to entrepreneurs

In my book, there are two types of entrepreneurs — the serious variety who use technology and innovation to disrupt industries and deliver major…

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