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How many BMW i3s have been sold in South Africa?

BMW South Africa has revealed just how many i3 electric vehicles have been sold in the country. In a press release to announce the…

Testing assumptions at every step is key to MVP success

To create the best and most relevant product, start-ups need to understand the value of testing all possible assumptions early – even if that…

Beyond Windows & BlackBerry: 4 niche mobile OSes that still exist

It’s hard to ignore the marketplace dominance of Apple and Google, as their iOS and Android platforms consume over 90% of the mobile platform…

Mirror’s Edge retrospective: a story of Faith

I’m sure most of us can recall that auspicious day in late 2008 when the gaming gods blessed us with the original Mirror’s Edge….

What should we make of the Mitsubishi Outlander hybrid hack?

Over the past few days, the motoring community has been abuzz with news that a team of hackers managed to wirelessly hack a Mitsubishi…

3 tips to ensure your communication objectives are aligned with your business vision

I’ve seen technology companies shifting their business goals three to four times within an eighteen-month period. This is understandable, as economies change, markets become…

Do you love startups? Ventureburn is looking for a startup writer

Ventureburn.com is seeking a talented and driven web-savvy startup writer who is passionate about the online media and all things startups. We’re looking for…

G-Technology G-DRIVE ev ATC review: a sturdy drive for clumsy professionals

Owning a portable hard drive is risky business. Besides absent mindlessly leaving it somewhere, there’s always the chance of dropping the device and breaking…

Fostering entrepreneurial learning in the formative years is vital

In South Africa, most of the focus on entrepreneurship is happening too late. Not all cultures have benefitted from dining room table discussions, or…

Gaming in VR: where we’re at right now

If you’re a gamer then you’re no doubt salivating about the prospect of playing games in Virtual Reality (VR). No longer will you have…

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…

Monitors Are the New Power Move in Africa’s Gaming Boom

Three South African Schools Win Global Recognition in Robotics Innovation

Temu Chooses Nigerian Startup Dellyman To Power Nationwide Deliveries

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

Acer brings RTX 50 Series gaming laptops to South Africa with next gen AI performance

OPPO Brings Its Most Affordable Smartphone to South Africa with the New A6x

HONOR’s X7d Gets a Festive Boost with Free Screen Protection

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel