Internet service providers (ISPs) are failing to set a high standard when it comes to customer satisfaction. The South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SAcsi) released its industry report on both wireless Internet and fixed-line Internet service providers. SAcsi surveyed more than 1 200 customers of South African wireless Internet providers, who gave the industry an overall satisfaction score of 67,2 out of 100.
While start-up entrepreneurs face key challenges, the majority are positive and are motivated to grow and develop their businesses. These are among the findings of a survey of 900 start-up entrepreneurs by Seed Academy, aimed at getting a national snapshot of start-up entrepreneurs. According to the findings, the main problems entrepreneurs face are finding customers, raising funds, a lack of guidance and entrepreneurs’ tendency to wear too many hats.
With attention this week on the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Pennsylvania, 37 of Africa’s brightest minds will contend for the $75 000 prize. Representing the continent are students from South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria and Egypt. ISEF runs from 10 to 15 May and will see 1 700 students from around the world showcasing the best innovations in science and engineering across 20 categories.
