entrepreneurs

The launch of TikTok Business SA means a new age for SME advertising

Consumer behaviour is ever-changing, but several changes we’ve seen recently have and will alter the way brands do business and approach advertising. For one,…

UCT Shark Tank opens 2021 applications to young entrepreneurs

Cape Town-based venture capital fundraiser Akro has joined the University of Cape Town’s Investsoc and Entrepreneur’s Society to launch 2021’s UCT Shark Tank. Applications…

Top startup web events in SA this week [07/06/2021]

This week’s events see an exciting mix of opportunities spanning across a range of sectors, from big business to ICT, digital pay solutions and…

Entrepreneurs, what type of ‘pitcher’ are you?

Pitching your business is an essential skill to master in order to grow your business and, if you want to grow your business, you…

Engen Pitch & Polish returns after year-long hiatus

The Engen Pitch & Polish competition, in which entrepreneurs battle it out for prizes up to R1-million is back after a year-long hiatus. The …

New programme offers opportunities for unemployed South Africans

South African E-waste recycling group The Appliance Bank (TAB) has joined the Sustainable Recycling Industries (SRI) programme. The partnership will offer additional employment opportunities…

Free funding course for entrepreneurs launches

Startup Circles will be hosting a free online business funding summit to equip entrepreneurs with the skills set to on how to gain funding…

Forty-three African investors sign up for Angel Fair Africa

The eighth Angel Fair Africa (AFA), taking place on 5 November 2020 will be held virtually with 43 leading global investors from Africa, Europe,…

Vote for Stellenbosch Network’s Ideas for Change Challenge winner

The inaugural Ideas For Change Challenge organised by the Stellenbosch Network has announced this year’s finalists. Members of the public are encouraged to vote for…

Kenyan Startup Bill to support local entrepreneurs

The Kenyan Parliament has recently published the Startup Bill 2020 to encourage the creation of new businesses for local and foreign investors. The bill…

Nigerian healthtech startup joins prestigious entrepreneur organisation

The founder of 54gene, a Nigeria-based healthtech startup, Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong has been selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur. As a member of this organisation,…

Apply for the SFAN Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Budding student entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply for the SFAN Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Applications close on 25 September 2020. The award…

Anzisha Prize announces top 20 very young African entrepreneurs as part of 10th year celebration

The Anzisha Prize has revealed its top 20 finalists for 2020. Winners will be announced at this year’s Anzisha Prize Conference on the 27th…

Job Booster Programme to upscale 50 entrepreneurs

Kuba, an online ecosystem for small business development has launched a new Job Booster Programme. The programme has selected 50 participating entrepreneurs for its…

TikTok launches elevator pitch for SA entrepreneurs

Globally popular social media platform, TikTok has partnered with The Gritti Fund, the world’s first purpose-driven and happiness-focused investment fund alongside renowned global entrepreneurs to…

The face of the future for techpreneurs [Opinion]

The University of the Western Cape’s Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) hosted a webinar entitled ”Technpreneurship”Is this a viable option for your future”. …

Seven useful tips for new tech startups

Creating a tech startup can be a daunting and thrilling experience and Mark Germishuys, CEO fo NGA has provided some tips of advice for…

Five tips for female tech entrepreneurs [Opinion]

A reported 23% of jobs in the field of information and communications technology (ICT) industry are held by women. With this in mind, three…

Semi-finalists for Africa’s Business Heroes Competition 2020

The Jack Ma Foundation’s search for Africa’s Business Heroes has announced the 20 semi-finalists who will progress onto the semi-final stage of Africa’s Business…

Pitch your business idea #AcerInstaPitch campaign and win

To celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of South Africans, Acer has launched the #AcerInstaPitch campaign, where entrepreneurs can pitch their business idea and possibly win…

Join UCT GSB Solution Space 2020 E-Track Programme for entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs are encouraged to join cohort two of the 2020 E-Track Programme, a three-part venture acceleration programme aimed at supporting individuals or teams to…

From vision to keeping positive- 8 habits of successful entrepreneurs [Opinion]

Not all entrepreneurs are created equal. Some fail, some just remain one-man-bands, some go on to create small businesses, and some go on to…

What’s the secret ingredient that makes entrepreneurs successful? [Opinion]

Am I an entrepreneur? It’s the question asked of me the most. It’s the question I thought would be the perfect start to this…

Productivity On A Large Screen

Everlytic Launches Cutting-Edge AI Studio with WhatsApp Chatbots for Smarter Communication

Everlytic’s new API Communicator feature enhances customer engagement across multiple channels

Savant Launches Savant Build Cohort 3 to Accelerate Deep-Tech Innovation in the Green Economy

Simplicity at scale: The role of leadership in agile transformation

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

Nio Firefly brings Galaxy design to compact EVs

Google Cast and other Christmas goodies for Rivian

GM switches-off Cruise control on $10bn robotaxi project