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Online basics for small businesses
In a time when most people make purchasing decisions while browsing their smartphones, business owners cannot afford to not be online. Whether a small family-run restaurant or a start-up with big ambitions, all small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) stand to…
New Digital Skills partnership tackles skills shortage in South Africa
The Digital Skills Partnership is a strategic collaboration between key stakeholders in the digital industry committed to transforming the sector by redesigning the traditionally onerous employment pathways into jobs for unemployed youth. 98% of South African CEOs say they are…
AgTech startup gets software donation from Oracle NetSuite
Growsel, a nonprofit agricultural crowdfunding organisation that connects underserved Base of the Pyramid smallholder farmers with lenders across the globe, has received a software donation from Oracle NetSuite Social Impact for growing social enterprises. With the strength of NetSuite, Growsel will be…
Nigeria’s digital content publisher accepted to Singularity’s Global Startup Program
Nigeria’s digital content distribution company, Publiseer has announced on Twitter that it has been accepted to Singularity University’s Global Startup Program. The Global Startup Program (GSP) helps future-focused entrepreneurs transform radical ideas into tangible impact on a global scale. It’s…
The AkzoNobel Startup Challenge is now open
Calling all startups, scale-ups, entrepreneurs and innovators! The first edition of Paint the Future – the AkzoNobel startup challenge is now open and ready to discover new and revolutionary solutions that will accelerate innovation in the world of paints and…
South African startup secures additional $1.85 million funding
WhereIsMyTransport has received an investment of USD 1.85 million from Liil Ventures and Goodwell Investments as part of its Series A funding round. The investment has been secured as the company expands its digital mapping of formal and informally run…
South African team launches digital system to fix the planet
ixo.world, a Swiss non-profit foundation announced it has launched a digital system that will revolutionise the world of development funding, and ensure that impact is made as intended. Dr Shaun Conway, founder and president ixo.world, says “We all want…
Entrepreneurs use these hacks to get the most out of 2019
It’s that time of year where, in between the mad dash to wrap up work before the holidays, many business leaders and decision-makers look back at their organisation’s performance over the past 12 months and formulate plans for the year…
South African tech firm adds Microsoft Gold cloud platform status
South African innovators in Internet of Things technology, IoT.nxt, added Microsoft Gold Partner status for Cloud Platform to its competencies this month, its second such competency after it was recognised as a Gold Partner for Data Platform in 2017. “According…
South African blockchain startup partners with new ticketing app
South Africa’s Tari Labs has announced a new collaboration in efforts to reach out into the ticketing industry. Tari expects to be leveraged by Big Neon, a new company developing a blockchain-enabled platform to modernise the ticketing industry. Big Neon…
Why South African SMEs should adopt disruptive tech
As the Fourth Industrial Revolution – characterised by the interconnection of technologies, blurring the lines between the world’s physical, digital, and biological domains – continues to change the working landscape across the globe at a rapid pace. It is now…
Tsalano IoT system lands top spot at the NDP 2030 Hackathon
IT solutions provider Tsalano Business Solutions, a partner of Software AG took second place at the recent SITA NDP 2030 Hackathon event, in the Internet of Things (IoT) category. Tsalano showcased its Water Telemetry System solution, developed to aid with…
Global start-up launches innovation hub in Johannesburg
Startup Guide, the global guide for startups in high-growth innovation hubs in Europe, the US and Middle East, is open to nominations in Johannesburg. Founded in 2014, Startup Guide is a creative content and publishing company that produces guidebooks and…
Egypt: Youth and women to take centre stage at Africa 2018 Forum
This year’s Africa 2018 Forum in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, which will take place this week on December 8 and 9, will place special focus on issues of concern to African youth and women. The first day’s events will feature…
Painting a brighter future with AkzoNobel
What if paint could clean the air; withstand extreme heat; reduce drag and fuel consumption; cope with conditions on Mars. AkzoNobel products already do this – now the plan is to go even further. That’s why the company is ready…
What SMMEs need to consider during the festive season
As the year draws to a close, it’s important for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) to have a strategic plan in place for business continuity. So before you get into a festive frame of mind, take a look at…
