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RetroEpic Software talks us through growing a game studio in SA

Ventureburn recently had a chance to sit down with one of South Africa’s older game development studios, RetroEpic Software. We spoke to co-founder Niki…

Solsave My-Powa review: the little solar powerbank that can

Powerbanks, portable chargers, or whatever you’re inclined to call them, are big business in South Africa nowadays. While the national electricity utility continuously fails…

MMI’s Jaco Oosthuizen on innovation, what corporates can learn from startups [Q&A]

A little while back we told you about the Startupbootcamp Insurance Accelerator Programme, launched with the support of JSE-listed MMI Holdings. The accelerator programme,…

Dark Souls III and the genius that is Hidetaka Miyazaki

Praised by the critics, passionately devoured by die-hard fans, the Dark Souls franchise created by Hidetaka Miyazaki, is not for amateurs. Drawing inspiration from…

Memeburn unboxes Geek Crate’s very first crate [video]

Locally founded Geek Crate is South Africa’s answer to Loot Crate, or that’s what they’re aiming to be. The business model is simple: ship…

Cars and canines: 6 vehicles perfect for dog-lovers

What has 42 teeth, sheds an abundance of carpet-clogging hair, and enjoys nothing more than a good dig in the garden? No, not your…

Weekly Round Up #36: 4chan sale, Skype outage, BB-8 Star Wars droid and TomTom Bandit

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

Being a mom-trepreneur: the 4 stages of birthing your startup

So you might never have given birth to a baby or a business, and if that’s the case then you’re going to find yourself…

Solvesting’s P2P lending wants to bridge SME investments in emerging markets

Hooked onto Africa’s strong growth, the continent has over the past few years been seeing a record high of foreign direct investment, peaking at…

New Nintendo 3DS XL review: pry it from my cold, dead hands

There were many things that Nintendo got right with the debut 3DS and 3DS XL systems. They were easy to hold, lasted long on…

Could load shedding stop electric cars from taking off in South Africa?

Two years ago, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies announced a whopping 35% reimbursement on production costs over three years as an incentive for…

‘Grim Fandango Remastered’ review: it’s good to be back

Finally, I can breathe, eat and sleep again. The gripping anticipation is over. A few weeks ago, Grim Fandango: Remastered was released and my…

Impact Beyond Innovation: How Lumkani’s fire detection system is saving lives

Impact Beyond Innovation is an article series that features startups from Africa putting social good at the forefront of their business models. In 2013,…

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact long-term review: sexy, submersible, sensational

Mobile manufacturers really don’t make our lives very easy at all. All consumers want are the best value-for-money deals, while companies keep dishing out…

NASCAR’s chaotic weekend: 7 moments you missed in motorsport this weekend

There are just too many great motorsport events and series to fit into a comparatively short weekend. Sadly because of this, many exciting moments…

Gingerbox: Why Nigeria’s clever niche startup is selling fruit online

The city of Lagos is a chaotic one. With horns blaring from 4am till 1am, the best ways to avoid getting caught up in…

Canon PowerShot G7X review: badass snapper in a petite body

Canon releases some pretty badass digital cameras, in my opinion at least. The Canon 5D, 7D and their variants are up there with the…

From proof to pivot: How Nomanini is becoming the future of prepaid sales

We here at Ventureburn write a lot about mobile payments in Africa. From old favourites such as Kenya’s M-Pesa to newer ones like South…

5 gadgets and apps to better stalk your ‘loved one’ this Valentine’s

There’s nothing quite as exhilarating as having your very own stalker. And I speak from experience. Valentine’s Day is perhaps the only one of…

Weekly Round Up #14: Ubuntu mobile, Robot dog, BitPesa investment, Tyme exits and F1

Another week in tech and another podcast from the Burn Media team to round it up. This week was — as always — very…

ASUS to Xiaomi: 5 smartphone brands to look out for in 2015

The year 2014 saw the launch of some great smartphones such as the Apple iPhone 6 Plus, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, the OnePlus…

7 Chinese cars that are straight-up clones of their Western counterparts

“Made in China”. It’s a phrase that still bears a hefty stigma – rightfully so or not. Yes, many Westerners still feel that the…

Does South Africa’s ecommerce future really lie with niche players?

The South African ecommerce space is pretty complex. On the one hand you’ve got players like Takealot attracting hundreds of millions of dollars in…

Three South African Schools Win Global Recognition in Robotics Innovation

Temu Chooses Nigerian Startup Dellyman To Power Nationwide Deliveries

HONOR Hands Mzansi More Value This Black Friday with Major Smartphone and Tablet Deals

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

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

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