South African start-ups’ interest in blockchain is increasing, with the firms looking to create new businesses around the technology. With that said, more start-ups are rolling out blockchain incubations and innovative technology programmes. Conlog,...
The global tech revolution is greatly changing the way we work in every sector. EdTech, which merges innovation with teaching, has made education more accessible and comprehensive across the world. Most recently we’ve seen that established schools have...
December 7, 2018 •
Startups •
Darryl Linington •
Comments Off on 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 a Young...
October 19, 2018 •
Finance, Southern Africa •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on How the rules of the game are changing in Africa’s banking sector
FinTech remains to be the most appealing industry for investors as African start-ups look to bridge the financial gap An abundance of opportunities We are fortunate to witness a period of monumental progress in Africa. The changes are visible across all...
August 11, 2018 •
Startups, West Africa •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on Start-ups from India and Nigeria win International Mobile App Competition
Iridescent, a nonprofit empowering underrepresented young people globally to become innovators and leaders, announced that two teams of girls – one from India and Nigeria – won top honors at its 2018 Technovation World Pitch Summit, a tech...
Zone Tech Park, a new venture builder for start-ups in Nigeria, has officially opened for business Located in Lagos, Zone Tech Park is the brainchild of Bolaji Olagunju, a serial entrepreneur and Founder and CEO of The Workforce Group, Nigeria’s leading...
Thuli Hlongwane, a former IT Director tapped into the entrepreneurial market by launching two apps that connect people to the beauty therapy industry. Amongst other things, the apps connect salon and spa owners with beauty service providers and customers to...
May 24, 2018 •
Startups •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on How e-commerce startups can grow efficiently
There is a general conception in South Africa that TV campaigns can only be used by big brands wanting to embark on expensive brand building campaigns. This is a myth that needs to be debunked. Smaller companies and start-ups, especially those in the...
April 23, 2018 •
Startups, Top Stories, West Africa •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on Impact Dakar launches first incubation program to support youth startups
The Dakar office of Dalberg, an international strategy consulting firm, has announced a new incubation program that aims to regroup Dakar’s most innovative early-stage entrepreneurs and help them turn their ideas into viable start-ups, Incuberation was...
Pharmaceutical company, Sanofi is calling for entries to the Afric@Tech start-ups challenge targeted at innovators in the medical and healthcare sectors in Africa. The Sanofi at Africa@Tech comprises three challenges aimed at providing innovative and adapted...
December 11, 2017 •
General •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on Factors that contribute to the evolution of the modern workplace
While digital transformation may be the most game-changing technology shift happening across businesses today, the process affects, and is driven by people. They are located across functions, ranging from IT to HR and marketing, and by utilising new...
Ericsson, together with AT&T Foundry and RocketSpace have released the third series of The Futurist Report. The report gives an inside look into the cutting-edge technologies and companies that are shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI), and...
June 29, 2017 •
Finance, Startups, Top Stories •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on A chance to showcase African innovation: Mastercard extends Start Path Applications
Mastercard Start Path programme is making the call for additional applications from qualifying late-stage start-ups – marking an opportunity for the fast-growing pool of African fintech talent to benefit from the mentorship and knowledge-sharing that Start...
The World Bank Group has launched XL Africa, a five-month business acceleration program designed to support the 20 most promising digital start-ups from Sub-Saharan Africa. As a part of the program the start-ups will receive mentoring from global and local...
The journey from growing a start-up into a successful business is often a long one, requiring hard work and dedication. With a clear vision and a determined entrepreneur at the helm, start-ups can grow from a one-person operation into a globally recognised...
November 29, 2016 •
General, Startups •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on 10 things corporates can learn from startups on innovation
Innovation is the new competitive advantage, and large companies are realising that it’s hard to do when culture, processes and mindset don’t support this new way of thinking. Startups, however, are increasingly proving to be great vehicles for...
