Entrepreneurship

API Summit 2024: Driving impact in Africa’s real estate sector

The Africa Property Investment (API) Summit returns for its 15th edition, this time taking place in Cape Town on September 19th and 20th, 2024….

Small businesses fuel economic growth through AI adoption

The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and robust digital infrastructure is poised to revolutionize the South African business landscape. According to a…

Bolt celebrates women’s month with 10,000 free rides to women-owned businesses

In commemoration of Women’s Month and the historic 1956 march to the Union Buildings, Bolt, a leading ride-hailing platform, has launched the #BoltRoadToEqual initiative….

Applications open for the Healthy Futures Venture Launch program

South Africa faces a dual challenge in the form of a persistently high unemployment rate, particularly among young people, and ongoing health needs within…

Xero launches Xero Business Fund

Xero, a leading global platform for small businesses, has launched the 2024 Xero Beautiful Business Fund. This initiative offers over R8 million in funding…

Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference 2024: Unlocking supply chain opportunities in SA

Small and micro businesses remain the backbone of the South African economy, as they continue to contribute significantly to the country’s GDP. These are…

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…

Contract renewals, what to look out for

When companies think of contract renewals as a routine process they often assume they can leave the practice on autopilot. Contract renewals should be…

Generative AI on the scene, will it reshape how business delivers value?

How business delivers value is fundamentally crucial in any business. Is that value in jeopardy when looking at generative AI’s growth in the last…

Hostex 2024, a pillar necessary for the South African markets growth

Through a blend of modern and edgy designed stalls, Africa’s food, drink, and hospitality trade expo, Hostex 2024, kicked off on Sunday, March 3rd…

How the supply chain industry is at a crucial juncture

In 2024 the supply chain industry finds itself at a crucial juncture, earmarked by a blend of technological innovation, shifting consumer behaviours, and the…

Topco and Coca-Cola join forces for sustainability conference

Topco Media has partnered with Coca-Cola South Africa to host the upcoming 2024 The Future of Sustainability Conference aimed at connecting ethical and green…

How MTN celebrated SME excellence to spark 2024 SME summit

In an effort to empower and recognize the growth and success of small and medium-sized enterprises across the country, MTN has announced Kevinot Farming…

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…

China’s Smartphone Market Slips 3% as vivo Reclaims the Top Spot

Xiaomi 15T Series – Leica in Your Pocket

When AI Sees What We See – Why Its “Vision” Feels Weird (and Slightly Creepy)

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

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel