Entrepreneurship

New programme launches for women-led Nigerian startups

The Women in Business Growth Lab is accepting applications for their three-month programme for early-stage women-led startups in Nigeria. The programme is hosted by Connect…

Top startup web events in SA this week [02/10/2020]

This week’s events will be focusing on how to navigate through the Data Science landscape as well as building your audience on Facebook to…

Seven tips to ensure the success of a side hustle [Opinion]

Jacqueline Raw, owner, and founder of marketing consultancy, Ycagel, has found that the majority of entrepreneurs are driven by a particular passion or dream…

How to win a R1.5-million entrepreneurial package for your fintech idea or business

South Africa’s most prestigious fintech R10-million startup initiative, AlphaCode Incubate, shares how to improve the chances of accessing its support and unpacks the trends in…

Standard Bank announces Top Woman Entrepreneur 2020

South African female entrepreneur, Celeste Margo Le Roux has won the prestigious title of Standard Bank Top Woman Entrepreneur for 2020. As the CEO…

Cell C to take part in Top Women Global Virtual Conference

Cell C has been invited to take part in this year’s Top Women Global Virtual Conference for Africa. The event has been made possible by Standard Bank partnering with TopCo…

Innovation Fellowship Programme secures funding

Impact Africa Network’s Innovation Fellowship programme has secured funding from three Silicon Valley tech leaders. The undisclosed amount of funding donation will assist to…

Being an A-grade student at school no sure sign of business success [Opinion]

When my daughters brought me their report cards at the end of the year, I made a point of not getting too obsessed about…

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…

Craig Wing’s six tips on launching new projects, dealing with setbacks

Having founded two startups — including a visual aid company Focal Point Engineering and cleantech firm Cleantech U — and led several enterprise projects,…

Fast tracking entrepreneurial growth is key to SA tackling economic woes

Entrepreneurs boost economic growth. Entrepreneurship is non-partisan — anyone can become an entrepreneur and even an uneducated person can build wealth via a successful business…

Tsiba college makes 30 more scholarships available for business degree students

Cape Town based Tsiba Education college has made 30 additional scholarships available to help what it says is the “critical” national shortage for funded spaces…

So what kind of entrepreneurship is South Africa really trying to promote?

Backing high tech innovative entrepreneurship is the only way forward for our country, but requires commitment from the private sector and skills development “Entrepreneurship”…

‘Shortage of VC funding, not of black entrepreneurs’

The US has no shortage of black entrepreneurs. The shortage rather is one of funding for black entrepreneurs, says Monique Woodard of 500 Startups. Woodard, speaking…

Google’s Launchpad Accelerator now accepting African startups

Tech giant, Google has announced that its Launchpad Accelerator is accepting applications from African countries for the very first time. Startups from Kenya, Nigeria and South…

Xero to take on traditional accounting software companies

Since Ventureburn reported on Xero’s partnership with Sasfin Bank, we had a chance to speak to the MD for Xero’s operations across EMEA, Gary…

Kairos Society is looking for 50 startups to showcase at the NYSE

Applications are open for the Kairos 50 (K50) New York Stock Exchange startup event. It will take place at the Kairos Society Global Summit…

Ventureburn editor chats to fintech experts in fireside chat

Ventureburn recently sat down with members of 22Seven, Yoco, and the Bitcoin Foundation at the Spin Street House Seedspace Fireside Chat, in partnership with PayFast. The…

Sanlam, Business/Partners announce finalists for 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year competition

Sanlam, in conjunction with Business/Partners, has announced the 15 finalists in the 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year competition. The winners will be announced on 1 September at an…

Bottles: delivering a ‘cold one’ to your door

In a nation that loves to braai and enjoy a good beer, cider or glass of wine, some consumers tend to make reckless decisions…

Businesses, entrepreneurs are making money from Pokemon Go

You might think of Pokemon Go as a fun way to get outdoors, but did you know it’s making money in a ton of…

Here are the pros and cons to starting your own startup

Movies depict a grand view of an entrepreneur, a view of a life that’s filled with bright ideas and enthusiastic men and women. The…

The Guardian shines spotlight on Cape Town’s startup scene

Cape Town’s startup scene is gaining loads of attention, as the sector quickly makes a name for itself. Don’t believe me? Then you should…

Truecaller launches Smart SMS feature in Africa

Vodacom partners with SETA, colleges to create 500 internships

WeBuyCars launches online car auction portal

Khazna receives Central Bank of Egypt approval to launch Khazna Card

PMI launches course to help create a workforce of creative problem solvers [Sponsored]

Circle of Corporate Innovators launches to create startup-corporate partnerships

10 most common questions about the HUAWEI Band 6 answered

Turtle Beach launches Xbox Recon controller – Price and details

Nintendo announces Metroid: Dread, available in October 2021

Road Test: Volvo XC40 T3 Geartronic

Land Rover to test hydrogen-powered Defender in 2021

King of the Kalahari: Toyota’s Land Cruiser 300