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There is a lot of talk about mobile penetration in Africa. Even if you dissect the stats down to the number of unique subscribers,…

The day of the year that’s adored by some and dreaded by others is around the corner. If you don’t have the time or…

There’s a very slim chance you know who Steve Schlafman is, but you’ve probably heard of Turntable.fm, the fleeting viral interactive music sharing service…

This weekend Dong Nguyen let the world know that his wildly successful mobile game Flappy Bird was ruining his “simple life”. In a series…

Unlike most taxi app services these days, Tranzit not only offers you transportation but also parcel delivery and enables you to locate relevant places…

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…