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4 Xiaomi mobile devices we’d like to see in South Africa

You can’t deny that the Xiaomi brand has made quite a splash in South Africa since it landed late last year. The Redmi 2…

How to scale your startup’s infrastructure from the inside out

When considering the most exciting elements of entrepreneurial life, you probably don’t immediately think of the word “infrastructure.” Foundations, wiring, plumbing — surely, these…

Huawei P9 trio launched in SA, but more devices to come?

Huawei officially launched the P9, P9 Plus and P9 Lite in South Africa on Thursday night, so what should you know about it then?…

Different types of workplace culture – which one is right for your startup?

Workplace culture is a unique sociological construct. While it may work in much the same way as any other type of culture does in…

Weekly Round Up #65: ASUS Zenbo, phones over friends, bacon critics & Snapchat vs. Twitter

Welcome to Weekly Roundup, our podcast discussing the latest tech trends, innovation, and news from the last few days. This week, Andy Walker plays…

Xbox One Elite controller review: the most comfortable controller you’ll ever use

Since the Xbox 360, Microsoft has carefully crafted their controllers to be near-perfect. The weight, button placement, and triggers are all a pleasure to…

Watch the weekend’s major motorsport crashes here

It was a big weekend for motorsport, as Formula 1 hosted the Monaco Grand Prix and the IndyCar Series held the 100th running of…

Fundamo Diaries — Keeping faith during dark times [Part 4]

The following article is part of a series of extracts from South African entrepreneur Hannes Van Rensburg’s upcoming book, “Cash In, Cash Out“. The…

Android N: what you need to know about Google’s ‘nutty’ OS

Only this week nearly two-year-old Android Lollipop become Google‘s most popular mobile OS version, but the company has now released Android N — it’s…

Bugatti Chiron vs Bugatti Veyron: here’s how these two monsters stack up

The motoring world was left in a flat spin when the original Bugatti Veyron was unveiled way back in 2005. The French-built mid-engined hypercar…

The 6 biggest obstacles startups face in Africa

Emerging businesses in Africa overwhelmingly fuel the economy and provide the majority of local jobs. Globalization has presented African entrepreneurs with a unique opportunity…

Sony Xperia Z5 review: a show jumping workhorse

I need to state up front that I am a Sony Xperia Brand Ambassador. I don’t want to be accused of hiding it so…

How your ecommerce company can oust Amazon

Ecommerce is in vogue. According to eMarketer, it will account for almost nine percent of total retail sales by 2018, up from 5.9% in…

Layers of Fear review: enter the sinister

A few months ago, I had the opportunity to play an Early Access version of Layers of Fear, a narrative driven first-person horror title…

Fundamo Diaries — Raising capital for an African startup [Part 3]

The following article is part of a series of extracts from South African entrepreneur Hannes Van Rensburg’s upcoming book, “Cash In, Cash Out”. The…

Special Podcast #14: Tom Fox, partner manager for EMEA at Twitter, talks to Memeburn

Twitter’s partner manager for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Tom Fox recently visited South Africa and Memeburn had a chance to catch up with…

Exclusive: Sendr delivers SA’s next big courier startup

South African-based startup Sendr wants to deliver your packages in a flash. Its on-demand service means parcels can be delivered in an hour. “We’re…

Remix Mini Android-based PC launches in South Africa

The Remix Mini, a micro-computer built by Jide Technology and running Remix OS, is now available in South Africa. Launching today (7 March), the…

Apple Watch Sport review: the definitive timepiece for Apple fans

Let’s get this out of the way: smartwatches are still fairly stupid. They’re supposed to stop users constantly checking the nagging smartphones in their…

Taking your startup global? Here’s how to harness the power of an international network

It’s one thing having to establish a reputable and trustworthy brand in the country of origin, but doing so on an international level is…

Streamlining processes: how to improve business relations

The cool thing about streamlining your business is that, well, you can make more money if you do so. You can save yourself time…

Here’s why 2016 may just be the year the hybrid finally goes mainstream

The hybrid – which draws its go-forward juice from both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor – was once seen as the…

Tradition goes digital: a look at Tag Heuer’s Android smartwatch

There’s an interesting split in the watch world between the vintage, classic heavyweights such as Rolex and Cartier, and the smartwatches of Samsung, Apple…

ASUS and AMD Launch AI-Driven Expert P Series PCs for South African SMBs

Calls vs Puts: Understanding the Two Types of Options

HONOR celebrates Amajita’s AFCON win with 400 Lite smartphone drop