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While the idea of a gift card ecommerce startup isn’t exactly novel, Suregifts from Lagos, Nigeria, has the type of VC backing and founder…

“Russia’s entrepreneurs are positive about the future” says Ernst & Young’s (now known as EW) 2013 G20 Entrepreneurship Barometer report. Released in August 2013,…

Two years ago I joined a startup. I was the first employee, actually. To be honest I had absolutely no clue what to expect…

In the world of VCs and big money, being a small startup with very little funding can be nerve-wracking. With barely US$70 000, Mark…

Online learning in South Africa is still in its infancy. Many regard the African continent as the next-frontier of online education where the market…

Guybox is a trimonthly service that sends out packages filled with men’s essentials such as underwear, socks and deodorant. This is not a try-before-you-buy…

Ask people about the state of customer service and there is a good chance that they will be able to tell you about at…

There is a sense of romance in starting a business. There is novelty and a childlike naivety but, most importantly, there is romance. You…

Got a hungry pooch or a meowing kitten? Pet Heaven is a South African startup that wants to simplify your shopping habits by delivering…

Entrepreneurs in India don’t have it easy. Research by Ernst & Young underlines the country’s challenging entrepreneurial environment, and yet, of the twenty countries…

Transporting goods across South Africa is not a task one undertakes lightly. Although South Africa’s infrastructure is designed around the road system, knowing where…

Everyone has an innate ability to become a leader. There are a number of reasons why many do not become leaders or do not…