Four young scientists, accompanied by Eskom Expo’s Business Manager, Mmamoloko Rancia Riba, won their place to represent the country at the Indonesia competition, renowned…
Cape Town will never be Silicon Valley, and that’s a good thing
As an American tech journalist who transplanted herself to Cape Town a year and a half ago, I get asked one question all the…
MEDO’s startup truck starts off in Cape Town to educate local entrepreneurs
It’s 2015, and MEDO (Micro Enterprise Development Organisation) is back with its mobile office for South African entrepreneurs. Called Treppie, its mobile truck sets…
Will open data really help drive entrepreneurship in South Africa?
Information is power, so they say. Which is why the launch this week by Cape Town authorities of an open data portal should prove to be exciting for any entrepreneur…
How important is design for your business in 2015?
The business year is just a few weeks old yet it’s already setting an aggressive pace thanks to a tougher economic climate, savvier customers…