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Bitcoin’s first killer app? Bankymoon lets you pay your utility bills in digital currency

We’re living in a world where everything’s being labeled as smart. From our phones to watches and even our cars. But something that’s really…

Should budding entrepreneurs share their ideas?

There’s a general school of thought among a number of new entrepreneurs that one should not share their business idea with anyone else. The…

Recast opens its doors, lets you tune into your favourite radio station’s playlist online

People get really attached to their radio stations. Each one has its own personality and unique music taste. The only problem is that they’re…

Key lessons startups can take from Domino’s Pizza’s massive foreign expansion

Not too long ago, US pizza chain Domino’s Pizza established a South African presence. To date, there are eleven stores spread across Cape Town,…

Brothers for All: the inspiring school teaching underprivileged people how to code

This week, Brothers For All is starting its first pilot project in two of South Africa’s Western Cape prisons, equipping underprivileged people with valuable…

The new normals in retail: are you keeping up?

I don’t know too many people who are immune to the charms of retail therapy. Whether in malls or online, they be men or…

Nigeria gets localised website that helps you locate leisure spots

Several months ago, Oyewole Kayode was in Ibadan, the ancient yet trend-setting Nigerian city located in the Yoruba-dominated southwestern part of the country. While he was…

This startup lets you buy and sell affordable artwork online

Having had his work featured in publications like Mail & Guardian, Financial Times and Elle Magazine, South African artist Atang Tshikare has recently been…

Government and big business must work together to grow SA’s SME sector

As Nigeria’s economic growth has eclipsed South Africa’s, it brings to light areas where the country’s growth potential is not being realised. Growing the…

How Nigeria’s economic boom could be down to improved payments systems

With Nigeria having recently eclipsed South Africa as the continent’s biggest economy, it is worth taking a look the nation’s progress from the perspective…

Social is easy: Pocketplan lets you find, book and pay for events in your city

Entertainment, like transport, is integral to any major city’s attractiveness to its citizens and tourists to live and visit. And while we’ve seen some…

15 creative edtech startups empowering Africa’s learners

eLearning Africa 2014 recently saw both thinkers and tinkerers from around the continent and abroad get together in Kampala, Uganda. They discussed the current…

EFL uses psychometrics to give entrepreneurs access to bank loans

One of the greatest challenges for almost every entrepreneur worldwide is access to financing. There’s a very logical reason for why this is the…

8 lessons for your war (or startup) from Game of Thrones

Some of us have read the books and some of us are also watching the series. If you think about the warring factions of…

Business Confidence: what world-class accounting solutions mean for SA startups

Starting a business isn’t an endeavour one takes lightly. And sure your idea is going to be the next big thing in tech right?…

South African taxi startup Zapacab closes up shop and bids us farewell

The South African taxi app startup, Zapacab, is closing shop. Since it launched in beta under the 88mph accelerator programme in July 2013, the…

Built in Africa: CHIFCO hopes to build a greener future for all

Built in Africa focuses on entrepreneurs, startups and technologies that hail from the continent and empower its citizens. The global energy crisis has provided…

Takealot’s Kim Reid talks new millions, expansion and the future of ecommerce

News of popular ecommerce site Takealot’s US$100-million investment round has set South Africa’s tech scene abuzz. Late last week we reported that the site…

7 steps to becoming a successful entrepreneur in yours 20s

They say that wisdom comes with age. But does success only come to the older generation? The economic world is finally ready to start…

Rethink Education: a startup’s crusade to revolutionise the way we learn

Based in South Africa, Douglas Hoernle went from working in the Cape’s wine industry to the edtech space when he co-founded the startup Rethink…

POPI will have a big impact on how your business does tech: here’s how

The Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) act is about ensuring the personal information of your employees, partners and customers is relevant and managed securely….

Listen to the early adopters: 3 tried and tested Lean Startup principles to follow

The day I picked up Eric Reis’ The Lean Startup I couldn’t put it down. If you’re a startup or just looking to move…

Washr collects your dirty clothes, brings you clean ones

If you’re not keen to slouch through the rain with a few kilograms of dirty socks, shirts, shorts and underwear once a week, maybe…

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

The Comic Chaos of Sassy Smart Homes

Optasia’s $375 Million JSE IPO Could Redefine African AI Fintech

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