Startups

Not all tech giants operating in SA offer support tailored to black startups

“We really got a lot”. This is how Thabo Moshoane describes the year of support his startup got from IBM, which included access to…

Business, SA set to benefit from innovation and startup ecosystems

Global accelerator programmes are vitally important in bringing new technologies into the insurance industry’s value chain, writes Stanley Gabriel, head of innovation at Old…

Sureswipe’s new POS Lite is a game-changer for small retailers and startups

For a small retailer or startup to be successful and move to the next level, it’s important that systems are in place to track…

Advice for startups that ship large quantities of products

If you are starting a new business that will be shipping lots of products either domestically or internationally then you need to make sure…

Slowing economy is biting into startups’ profit reveals Ventureburn survey

South Africa may have seen an explosion in venture capital (VC) deals of late — with the value of VC deals having increased by…

View the full 2017 Ventureburn Tech Startup Survey presentation

The 2017 edition of the Ventureburn Tech Startup Survey powered by Telkom Futuremakers, has uncovered a host of detailed insights into the South African…

Infographic: the 2017 Ventureburn Tech Startup Survey

The 2017 Ventureburn Tech Startup Survey, powered by Telkom Futuremakers, has delivered plenty of insights into the South African startup landscape. The survey, following…

There’s a Startup Weekend happening in Mauritius

There’s a Startup Weekend in the island nation of Mauritius taking place from 15 to 17 July at the BPML CyberTower 1 in Ebene. The event is…

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…

Millionaire Underdog Club to hold open startup pitching event in Cape Town

Are you an entrepreneur in CT with a startup idea in need of funding? The Millionaire Underdog Club is holding an event that may be…

Shopstar announces new investment partners

Online shopping platform Shopstar has announced its new investment partners, in the form of Nona Creative and Kamers. Financial details weren’t revealed, but Shopstar…

Landmark Barclays Africa accelerator programme concludes

Ten companies have showed off their wares as part of the first ever Barclays Africa accelerator programme. The programme, hosted by the Barclays Rise…

Tradesman platform IDWork crowned Seedstars World SA winner [update]

Update: added comment from Sayo Folawiyo The South African leg of the Seedstars World competition has finally come to a close, with IDWork crowned the overall SA…

#Brexit: Berlin to shoot past London as Euro startup capital?

Britain’s plans to leave the European Union (EU) will be good news for Germany’s startup scene, a major German venture capital provider said. According to…

SA-based Snapt expands after nabbing $1m in funding

South African tech company Snapt is expanding after it secured almost US$1-million from local investment firm Convergence Partners. The company, which provides “high-end virtualised and cloud-based…

Here are 7 things that SA government can do to help startups

A new report by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) has outlined a number of ways that the South African government can help small and…

Startups scramble to reform shipping industry

Several industries are long overdue for a complete overhaul. Shipping ranks high among them. The way humans have been getting products from one place…

Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [01/02/2016]

Looking to get into the South African startup scene or scratch up on some of your skills? Well, you’ve come to the right place….

Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [25/01/2016]

Looking to get into the South African startup scene or scratch up on some of your skills? Well, you’ve come to the right place….

PM Modi unveils $1.5bn fund, tax cuts to fire up India’s startup space

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this weekend unveiled a massive US$1.5-billion fund to support the country’s already fast-growing startup sector. Speaking at Startup India…

4 reasons startups should consider virtual offices

In the virtual world of today, it is actually surprising that brick-and-mortar offices and stores still exist. With all of the modern technology that…

More startups should leverage big data during festive seasons, says FNB

Big data doesn’t just benefit big business. According to head of analytics for FNB Business, Yudhvir Seetharam, more startups are leveraging the power of…

The Rise of Agentic AI: How Autonomous AI is Transforming Manufacturing

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Nigerian startups can now apply for SIA Startup Foundry Cohort 2

Savant Build Programme Cohort 3: Empowering Deep-Tech Startups to Drive Green Economy Innovation

Float and Peach Payments Partner to Revolutionize SA’s Fintech Landscape

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

Tariffs trump US new car affordability needs

GS3 Emzoom R Style review

Dakar dominated by South African built Hilux Evos