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Government and big business must work together to grow SA’s SME sector

As Nigeria’s economic growth has eclipsed South Africa’s, it brings to light areas where the country’s growth potential is not being realised. Growing the…

6 mobile games for playing in short bursts

Even though the world is littered with gaming enthusiasts, not all of them are blessed with enough time to sink into the more long-winded…

Formula E is not the environmentally-friendly racing series we were hoping for, but it’s a start

Let’s not fool ourselves. Although I hate to knock it before its first race, Formula E really is no greener than it’s petroleum-based cousins….

How Nigeria’s economic boom could be down to improved payments systems

With Nigeria having recently eclipsed South Africa as the continent’s biggest economy, it is worth taking a look the nation’s progress from the perspective…

Nokia Lumia 630 Dual Sim review: double the fun

The Nokia Lumia 630 Dual SIM is the first Windows Phone 8.1 based smartphone that is currently available in the market. But more importantly,…

BurnCast: Is Uber the next Google?

Welcome to BurnCast, our weekly podcast that discusses tech trends, innovation and news. Hosted by Mich Atagana and Stuart Thomas. With Uber’s latest round…

The ultimate guide to enjoying Fifa World Cup 2014 online [Video]

Welcome to the latest episode of our YouTube show MemeTV — a weekly show where we’ll share social media, online marketing and tech tips,…

Top 10 factors to consider when choosing a gaming PC

A good high performance gaming PC can be a big investment. It’s not like the console market where everyone gets the exact same build…

mPowa beats Square to Africa in multi-million dollar deal with FNB

This is big. Square competitor mPowa will launch its payments device in South Africa after inking a multi-million dollar deal with banking giant FNB….

Asus N76 review: monster sound from a high-end laptop

When we talk high performance laptops, Asus always comes to mind. And the new Asus N Series N76 laptop is a beast. Not only…

Wait, Simon Cowell and will.i.am are on the hunt for the next Steve Jobs?

Simon Cowell is looking for the next big tech entrepreneur. Why am I not surprised? The music producer and former American Idol judge has…

Design like a machine? Get your original infographic featured on Ventureburn

Some of the biggest names in tech have… um… interesting beginnings. Motorola was originally the name of a car radio, Facebook started in a…

2go: SA startup you’ve never heard of crushes Facebook in Nigeria

South African instant messaging startup 2go is getting some good traction in Nigeria. The company is reporting that it recently crossed the 10 million…

Dishonored preview: the most important game of 2012?

Dishonored might be terrible. It might be unplayable, riddled with glitches and crashes and it could be a financial flop. Or it could be…

Daterly: a new social dating network emerges from the African startup scene

Online dating sites like Match and eHarmony use matching algorithms to identify romantic partners, but this approach is believed to be flawed. The New…

3 SA ecommerce sites really stepping up to the plate

Over the last couple of years, South Africa has seen a massive growth in online businesses and ecommerce websites. While the eCommerce Awards are…

Black Mesa: Half-Life reborn

Gabe Newell must be smiling. He is a man who has always placed community before commerce. Having made his millions at Microsoft he left…

Sony Xperia U: a tiny kaleidoscope with personality

Are you the type of person who walks down the street, head down, sliding your nondescript phone out of your pocket as you go,…

How mobile apps are disrupting retailers: the PriceCheck example

Did you know that you can now compare prices of goods between supermarkets, while standing in one of them? Imagine, walking through Woolworths, thinking…

SanDisk Extreme USB 3.0 Flash Drive: a great impulse-buy

Right off the bat, SandDisk’s 16Gb Extreme USB 3.0 impressed me. It’s not the stupidly long name that did it, but the build quality…

SA’s eCommerce Awards: the real story

I write often for tech publications and online media, and try my best (and fail hopelessly) to keep up with the billion daily changes…

6 of the best games that no one played

It’s easy to get into a conversation with a gamer regarding Fifa, or Call of Duty, or Halo. If they’re male and under thirty,…

WPP wants a slice of Native? [RUMOUR]

Memeburn sources can reveal that the world’s largest advertising and PR conglomerate WPP has been sniffing around high-profile digital agency Native with a view…

Ayoba Partners with TikTok: A Game-Changer for African Digital Entertainment

Elon Musk’s Controversial Salute

KZN Growth Fund to Boost Economic Growth

An Unmissable Opportunity for African Healthtech Innovators

Will AI Boost or Break South Africa’s Startup Scene?

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

GS3 Emzoom R Style review

Dakar dominated by South African built Hilux Evos

Elkann to create Jeep and Stellantis Meta(morphosis)