Let’s be honest, when you upgrade to a shiny new 1Gbps fibre line, the first thing you do is run a speed test. And…
Barclays accelerator announces latest participants in African programme
Barclays Africa Group and Techstars today released the names of 10 financial-technology (fintech) companies selected to participate in the second Barclays Accelerator programme, powered by…
Why did 22seven founder leave Old Mutual? [Exclusive]
News broke earlier this week that 22seven would finally be absorbed into Old Mutual, following the app’s acquisition in 2013. It was also confirmed…
Old Mutual brings 22seven in-house, founders leave
Old Mutual made headlines back in 2013 when it acquired personal finance app 22seven for an undisclosed sum. At the time of the deal,…
Jamie Martin on Edtech and the EdTech Open Innovation Cluster
Tech hub, CiTi recently launched the first EdTech Open Innovation Cluster and incubator in Africa. Ventureburn had the opportunity to sit down with the initiative’s…
