Entrepreneurship

WATCH: Former Deputy President, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka at Top Empowerment Conference 2024

We are honoured to welcome Ms. @phumlambongcuka, Former Deputy President of the @GovernmentZA and current Chancellor of @go2uj, to our stage for a keynote…

Groundbreaking conference to equip youth, project EYWA

The Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) recently hosted a groundbreaking conference at JCC House, marking the official launch of the EYWA Project….

Superbalist partners with PayJustNow for Pay later option

eCommerce retailer Superbalist has confirmed a new partnership with PayJustNow, a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)provider which will likely expand Superbalist’s payment options, to…

Tech to listen to plant needs, a looming crises spotted

By 2034, environmental challenges will pose significant threats, including extreme weather events, biodiversity loss, and resource shortages, according to a new report by the…

How workplaces that evolve will attract next generation of talent

Optimizing office environments for multi-generational teams has been a part of workplace dynamics for decades. When considering how Generation Z in the workplace has…

The impact of South Africa’s digital nomad Visa on local coders

With South Africa getting closer to rolling out a digital nomad visa, it is a mix of good news for the economy but also…

MTN MoMo expands services in 10 additional countries

MTN MoMo, MTN’s mobile money app, has expanded its international remittance capabilities with the launch of 25 new wallet corridors across 10 new countries….

The evolution of payment systems, the next wave of secure options

Payment systems and how consumers make payments for the items they want may see more additions come 2024, thanks to accelerated machine learning coupled…

Olugbenga Agboola says the key to Flutterwave’s success is simple

Innovation isn’t just a buzzword for African fintech entrepreneur Olugbenga “GB” Agboola. It’s the central component of his philosophy and his company’s guiding principle. …

The evolving ecommerce sector and the future tech for payments

In 2023, e-commerce requires seamless, secure, and contactless payment systems not to mention service providers to make life easier for everyone. These all need…

Who’s this new CCO Junaid Munshi appointed at Maziv, SA fibre giant

Junaid Munshi has been appointed as the Chief Commercial Officer at Maziv, the parent company of Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa. Munshi brings a…

Recruitment edge: Finding the right skills in an AI filled future

In today’s digital era, finding the right digitally equipped candidate is a challenge that many companies battle with. The failure to snatch the right…

Crippling impact of load shedding on township economy, small business

In an eye wakening report 60% of small businesses in townships stop operations as a result of load shedding while 66% and counting continue…

Lenovo partners with WEKA to target AI

Lenovo has announced a global partnership with WEKA to provide peak performance in next-generation artificial intelligence. Lenovo in addressing the demands of reliability, enhanced…

ChatGPT tip of the iceberg, here’s a look at impressive AI

ChatGPT may only be the tip of the iceberg when it comes to incoming AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools for marketers. There are more AI…

NewBank coming to SA: Cardless, do it all on one app service

What are these whispers of a new bank launching in four days? Here’s what we know so far. I have always found space and…

MiniMeme Podcast #7: Young entrepreneur Shivad Singh on what it takes to make it

Welcome to MiniMeme, the podcast in which Burn Media’s junior staff talk whatever is tickling their fancy this week. This week, the team welcomes…

Digital entrepreneurs need to embrace data

In the digital world, a new breed of entrepreneur has been created – one that is able to capitalise on an Always-On environment. This…

Two essential tools for your business toolkit

Organising two important areas of your business can be made a lot easier by using a couple of simple but powerful tools. Effective Leads…

Entrepreneurs, investors: innovating and funding startups in SA

A recent panel, entitled Unleashing Entrepreneurial Innovation in South Africa, at the Road to the 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Summit, yielded some interesting remarks from…

How can South Africa drive youth innovation and entrepreneurship?

Nearly a third of South Africa’s population is under the age of 14. As things stand, their future is uncertain. The economy is stagnant,…

3 Organisational structure changes to strengthen your startup’s tech team

Hiring experienced technologists is difficult. Many are happy in their current positions, and the others are inundated with offers. With software developer employment projected…

5 things entrepreneurs can learn from playing Fallout 4

I know what you’re thinking: how on earth does a post-apocalyptic survival game have any lessons for those running a real-world startup, or maturing…

How VR Meditation Apps Like Realms of Flow and Others Are Redefining Our Connection with Reality

How forex trading is transforming startup investment strategies

How One Energy Project Could Reshape Climate Action

South Africa’s online grocery boom signals digital shift

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

Trump wins – Tesla goes beyond $1 Trillion

Vivo update – a big safety gain

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