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Fundamo diaries: launching the world’s first mobile money service in Africa [Part 1]

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…

Hisense Infinity KO hands-on: rough and tumble

Hisense isn’t a brand you’d generally associate with ruggedness, but its new smartphone is looking to change that emphatically. Dubbed the Hisense Infinity KO,…

How can a startup ensure customer satisfaction in the long run?

There is no denying the fact that technology rules the world today. But even with all the benefits of technology, there are a lot…

MWC 2016 live blog: Sony to take the stage in Barcelona

Barcelona is this week the epicenter of the world’s mobile technology enthusiasts as MWC 2016 slowly awakes from its near-year slumber. And what a…

Logistics: the backbone of South Africa’s ecommerce boom

South African ecommerce is in a better place today than at any other time in its history. According to research released by PayPal earlier…

Firewatch review: breathtaking isolation

I’m not sure where to start describing this game. In my mere five hours with Firewatch I went through more experiences and feelings than…

Weekly Round Up #52: Bookmarks shortlist, Google Play Movies, Twitter, Hisense

Welcome to Weekly Roundup, our podcast discussing the latest tech trends, innovation and news from the last few days. This week on BurnCast, Senior…

Weekly Round Up #38: Microsoft event, Reddit’s Upvoted, Impact Investing and Samsung Note 5 prices

Welcome to Weekly Roundup, our podcast discussing the latest tech trends, innovation and news from the last few days. This week on BurnCast, Stuart…

Thinking of buying a dashcam? 6 things to keep in mind

Brutal road rage brawls. Spectacular meteor explosions. Gut-churning car crashes. You’ve seen the countless crazy videos on YouTube. And you want in on the…

LG G4 Beat review: the G4’s expensive, underachieving sibling

It’s easy to punt a flagship smartphone to the masses. Give it a fast processor, cram it with an oversized camera sensor and huge…

Africa is the new frontier of impact investing

In the endless search for global development opportunities, the supply is limited for the first time in history. Africa is truly the last frontier….

3 simple tips for small business to boost productivity

In the business world, productivity is king, queen, and all the members of the royal court. Where employees produce quality work on a routine…

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL launched, runs full Windows 10 and starts at $649

There are few things that sell less impressively than wet paper bags in the smartphone world: BlackBerrys, and Microsoft Lumia devices, but the latest…

Startups: forget consumer, B2B is where it’s at

Pssst! Startups. Lose your fixation with consumer-facing services, take a look at solving problems for enterprises and start riding the “techquisition” wave. Techquisition is…

Gaming industry greats, part one: Gabe Newell, Hideo Kojima and Rhianna Pratchett

We live in the “golden age” of gaming. The world of video games has never enjoyed the glory it does today and it has…

3 vital truths about running a business you should know about

Management textbooks and the business press are full of advice about creating entrepreneurial business models, shaking up markets, and offering game-changing customer experiences. As…

Corsair STRAFE keyboard review: mechanical or something else

“Are mechanical keyboards worth it?” is a question that might get you a black eye at your local LAN, but it must be asked….

5 mistakes SA entrepreneurs should avoid when going lean

The lean startup has changed the way new companies are being launched. It is a methodology that has been used by the likes of…

WD My Passport for Mac review: reliable external storage for OS X

A hard drive is a hard drive is a hard drive, right? Well, yes. In a sense that there’s an actuator, a reading system…

Is impact investment the key to fixing Africa’s socio-environmental issues?

As is the case with many emerging markets, South Africa has its fair share of socio-environmental problems. If it’s not unsustainable food supply its…

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain review: does Big Boss deserve his title?

The Metal Gear series have a deliciously convoluted and robust lore — it’s what keeps players like myself coming back for more. Metal Gear…

Three automotive scandals to rival Volkswagen’s #Dieselgate

Unless you reside under a particularly large and heavy rock, you will have by now spotted countless articles on the emissions scandal currently engulfing…

Google Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P: the critical numbers and specs

The launch itself was ruined somewhat by the rumours that preceded it, but nevertheless, LG and Huawei‘s hard work has culminated in the Nexus…

The Viral Trump-Musk AI Video: Power, Politics, and Absurdity

TCL Scores Olympic Gold with Long-Term Tech Partnership

The Great Smartphone Showdown: A Decade of Samsung vs. Apple

Koop’s AI Housekeeper: Could This Be the Solution to SA’s Startup Compliance Headache?

Flow48 Secures $69M Series A to Fuel SME Lending Expansion in South Africa and Saudi Arabia

Is the HONOR X9C the Right Smartphone for Startups and Entrepreneurs?

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

Golf 8.5 update with lots of Life

Tariffs trump US new car affordability needs

GS3 Emzoom R Style review