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Right now, the energy industry in sub-Saharan Africa is at a crossroads. Faced with booming demand from a growing industrial sector, urbanisation and an…

Built in Africa focuses on entrepreneurs, startups and technologies that are affecting the continent and empowering African people. Non-profits are important and harnessing the…

For the South African government to achieve its goal of creating five million jobs over ten years, the SME sector would need to grow…

Big match temperament is a prerequisite for entrepreneurship. As an entrepreneur you have to make big decisions on a daily basis that impact various…

The concept of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) is one of those terms which has ruled the headlines over the last few years. These flying…

A new Ghana-based startup wants to give small African businesses a leg up via an online portal that provides tools and resources for financial…

Built in Africa focuses on entrepreneurs, startups and technologies that are born on the continent and empower the continent’s citizens. Online communities and discussion…

Being a director of a small to medium enterprise (SME) is both a science and an art. While it requires the same fundamental skills…

“You’re only as good as your last game,” is a common saying in the world of sport. The same goes for business and sales,…

Built in Africa focuses on entrepreneurs, startups and technologies that are affecting the continent and empowering the African people. When you look at the…

In my last column, I discussed the key differences between a craft and an enterprise and explained why an SMME can only become truly…

It’s no secret that South Africa’s ecommerce is on the verge of booming. With the industry said to be growing by 30% a year…

I was recently asked whether I felt that the closure of the four online shopping portals — SA Camera, Style36, 5 Rooms and Kinderelo…