Investment

Nedbank launches AI Equity Linked Note, what is it?

Nedbank has taken a leap towards harnessing the investment potential of artificial intelligence. What does this mean? It means Nedbank Private Wealth and Nedbank…

The necessary shift forward for education, tech transformation

Technology plays a vital role in most educational institutions, and the advancement including necessary investment forward is pivotal. Tech has increased to not only…

WATCH: Here’s how the Huawei Innovation Centre launch fills the digital gap

@memeburnza President Cyril Ramaphosa launches @Huawei Innovation Center. #huawei | #Theeboardmember | ♬ original sound – Memeburn Huawei has officially launched its state-of-the-art Innovation…

Huawei: More than $20 Billion pumped into R&D

More than $23 billion was spent on research and development in the last financial year making Huawei Consumer Business Group, one of the leading…

How many tech firms appear on the JSE?

Sponsored by Jack Davies Since its founding over 100 years ago, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has flown to the forefront of the global…

Google commits $1 billion to digital transformation in Africa

At its first Google for Africa event, Google announced that it plans to invest $1 billion over five years to support digital transformation in…

FNB launches new Shares Zero investment account with no monthly fees

FNB has announced the launch of a new FNB Shares Zero investment account, which lets users invest in stock markets without the need to…

Here’s why Apple spent $1-billion on Chinese cab service Didi

Apple has made headlines this morning after it announced a US$1-billion investment in smart cab service Didi. The investment thus pits Apple directly against current cab…

Art of the Deal: 6 steps to closing that next investment

The world is ablaze with high-growth startups that are making headlines and raising millions. With the world economy in the state that it is,…

Xiaomi reportedly raises $1-billion in funding, company valued at $45-billion

Xiaomi, the world’s third-biggest smartphone maker, has reportedly raised US$1-billion, according to Wall Street Journal. A Xiaomi spokesperson declined to comment. Though the Xiaomi…

Reddit plans cryptocurrency for its community after $50m investment

This is exciting. Reddit is planning on sharing 10% of its equity with its army of 3-million strong users. It’s like taking an IPO…

Vice Media lands $500-million in investments: what’s it doing right?

Vice, the once free indie punk mag from Montreal, Canada is today valued at more than US$2.5-billion. While everyone’s looking at what the young…

Super angel Fabrice Grinda on the emerging markets internet craze

Fabrice Grinda is a well-known emerging markets super angel investor and entrepreneur. He’s crazy about the internet in the BRIC countries, especially Brazil and…

Exploding 7 myths about venture capital

The venture capital investment industry is laden with myths and misconceptions, often causing entrepreneurs to lose faith in funding and enthusiasm for their business….

BetTech secures multi-million rand seed funding

Software development startup BetTech Gaming has announced that it has secured a multi-million rand seed funding packet from South African venture capital firm, 4Di…

New SA crowd-source fund hits R1-million

Crowdfund is the South African tech industry’s latest step toward fostering a culture of angel investment for online start ups in South Africa, and…

Sequoia Capital on startups and the economic downturn

This presentation from famous Silicon Valley Venture Capital firm, Sequoia Capital, is a must-see. It explains the effects of the economic downturn on venture…

Broadband Africa Forum 2024

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Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

German luxury cars require a rethink for China

Trump wins – Tesla goes beyond $1 Trillion

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