May 13, 2014
Africa’s top five tech and digital start-ups – unveiled at U-Start’s conference in Cape Town this March – have jetted off to Milan for the global final of 2014. After a continent-wide hunt, Africa will be represented by the top tier front runners in the tech and...
Mar 12, 2014
U-Start, the international investment advisory firm with €3,8-billion under management, has formally launched its presence in Africa with a national pitch event held in Cape Town. Hosted on Thursday 6 March 2014, the winners were announced today, unveiling the...
Oct 14, 2013
Microsoft has expanded its Microsoft Ventures partnership programme into Africa, and has selected Nairobi innovation centre 88mph as its first African accelerator partner. Microsoft Ventures was introduced in June as a coordinated global effort to offer tools,...
Sep 18, 2013
IBM South Africa has announced its second annual Tech Start Up Smart Camp under its Global Entrepreneur Program, a $150-million investment fund programme intended to build entrepreneurs and new business opportunities. Aimed at start-ups that are privately held, have...
Sep 6, 2013
Would-be business owners can start up their own franchise with investments as low as a few hundred rand, say exhibitors taking part in this year’s Business Opportunities and Franchise Expo (BOFE). The Expo, set to take place at the Coca Cola Dome at Northgate from 12...
