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BlackBerry Leap review-in-brief: outleapt by the competition

While its biggest rivals Samsung, Apple, and Huawei are at constant war with each other, BlackBerry just tries to stay relevant in the ever-changing…

The rise of African startups is a business opportunity, not a threat

We are in the middle of a tech startup frenzy, with research suggesting that South Africa alone is home to more than 5 000…

7 essential gadgets for the always-on-the-go traveller

If you happen to be a travel junkie, or are forced to trot across the globe for work, chances are you either have an…

Changing climates, changing fortunes: what African elections mean for investors

Electoral cycles have long been a sticky issue for Africa’s business communities. Elections often evoke fears that a regime change will bring uncertainty and…

Memeburn chats to IAB CEO Josephine Buys about Bookmarks, 2016 plans

Ever since its 2014 rebrand — the organisation was previously the DMMA — Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) South Africa, has seen a significant increase…

4 tips startups need to keep in mind when raising first round funding

Being a startup founder can be downright challenging. Whether it is developing a sound business plan, building a team, or acquiring customers, you will…

5 awesome holiday gifts for the design-obsessed

It’s that time of year when hunting for holiday gifts turns into a chore, but it really doesn’t have to be. We’re faced with…

Does iGrow Academy have what it takes to help educate the masses on a budget?

The youth bears the brunt of of South Africa’s unemployment crises. Ranked third highest in the world, a 2014 report by the World Economic…

Huawei G7 review: so much phone, so few faults

Huawei is charging into the South African smartphone market in a big way. According to Reuters, last year the company sold a million units…

How to make the most of startup life (even if your manager sucks)

Managers. We all have to deal with some version of them. Even the companies claiming they have a flat organisation structure. There’s always someone…

Braven 705 wireless speaker review: a practical portable Beats beater

Portability is about as annoying a buzzword as synergy, or smartwatches for that matter. But unlike the latter two, portability has been a fundamental…

The mid-year gaming awards: Wiehahn’s best games of 2015 so far

Time is a strange and deceptive thing. It seems like it was only yesterday I was celebrating our transition into the new year, spurting…

AgriProtein: the company using flies, our waste to keep the planet from eating itself

The fly makes the world go round. While many find these critters repulsive, they actually play a very important role in how we get…

Why the difference between self-driving and autonomous vehicles really matters

According to the Oxford Dictionary, the adjective “autonomous” describes something – in our case, a motor vehicle – that has “the freedom to govern…

Virtual calamities: 5 of the worst virtual reality devices ever made

2015 has been the year of virtual reality. The Oculus Rift, Sony Project Morpheus, Google Cardboard and the HTC Vive – these are all…

4 reasons investors should seriously look to Africa for tech

In recent years, Africa has become a hotbed of technological innovation. The spread of mobile technology has spurred new companies, such as delivery service…

On the hunt for Holy Grails, Unicorns, VC funding and other fabled creatures

This article may be a little controversial but it is part of my mission to guide our entrepreneurs to success — and if we…

The new Nissan Juke R 2.0: 5 reasons why the Juke isn’t the ugly duckling anymore

If you have seen the Juke on your roads, you will recognise the uncomfortable feeling this insect on wheels would strike into your gut….

Nokia’s 12 greatest mobile phone hits through the years

Remember a few weeks ago when Nokia rubbished rumours that it was to return to the smartphone business this year? Well, it seems that…

‘OpenCart’ review for startups: Is OpenCart right for you?

OpenCart is one of the more light-weight ecommerce platforms. The system is built for ease of use, easy installation of modules and created around the…

GEKKOPOD review: a flexible, funky smartphone mount

There are numerous tripod solutions available for smartphones and digital cameras; some of them good, some of them bad. How many mounts can wrap…

10 student startup myths busted

There are many myths floating around the student startup ecosystem which can hinder the progress of some great ideas. Here we destroy some of…

Weekly Round Up #27: Apple Music launch and Uber petition against the city of Cape Town

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

TikTok Gets Smart: New STEM Feed Launches in Africa

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

TCL Scores Olympic Gold with Long-Term Tech Partnership

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