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Electoral cycles have long been a sticky issue for Africa’s business communities. Elections often evoke fears that a regime change will bring uncertainty and…

Being a startup founder can be downright challenging. Whether it is developing a sound business plan, building a team, or acquiring customers, you will…

In a difficult economic climate, the training and education budget is often one of the first areas of the business to suffer cutbacks. After…

The South African tech scene saw some pretty big exits in 2015, including radar startup iKubu’s January sale to Garmin and WooThemes’ exit to…

Whatsapp, Facebook Messenger and WeChat have become the norm for mobile communication. At least that’s the case for the majority of consumers. Most banks,…

When the International Monetary Fund slashed sub-Saharan Africa’s growth projections this spring, it seemed that the continent’s brief day in the sun had come…

Social media marketing has become an integral part of most companies’ marketing strategy. Gone are the days when it was considered an optional activity….

Napsers-backed instant messaging platform WeChat on Wednesday announced the launch of a R50-million seed fund specifically for startups working in the mobile space. The…

In a country where online sale of services is still arguably unpopular compared to retail and other services, TopCheck is attempting to achieve profitability…

The media world has seen major disruptions since the advent of the web, especially when it comes to social media and mobile. While there…

Last month, Seedstars World held its first challenge in Ethiopia’s capital city of Addis Ababa and the event featured eleven of the country’s best…