Google Africa sets up mentorship programmes for tech designers, entrepreneurs
Google Launchpad and Google Play South Africa were launched in November 2017 to boost African technology start-ups and develop a unique African design aesthetic.CD...
5 women giving Africa’s entrepreneurs a helping hand
There are thousands of African women creating successful businesses, leaving inspiration and change in their wake, and in a small way helping to uplift Africa's narrative. The five women below are making massive strides in their respective business sectors, changing their industries and improving business for other women in Africa.
Lionesses of Africa radio show profiles women entrepreneurs
The network Lionesses of Africa hosted its last event of the year in Johannesburg, encouraging women entrepreneurs to connect and inspire each other. The...
Designer clothes, shoes on sale in Cape Town to support charities
As part an on-going effort to support local charities, the Vintage, with Love initiative calls on regular South Africans donate or buy vintage...
Six South African entrepreneurs on 2015 Forbes list
Forbes has named its 30 under 30 - its list of the 30 most promising entrepreneurs in Africa
under the age of 30. Six are from South Africa, but all are "entrepreneurs with fresh ideas".
They were nominated by readers, and judges looked at business size, location, struggles and
determination.
Gentlemen’s club motivates sharing skills
An initiative to identify the good men of Africa who play a role in business and their community was launched in Johannesburg. These men will use this platform to share ideas and brainstorm how they can combat challenges.
‘A start-up with lots of potential’
Swedish entrepreneur Stephan Ekbergh has launched his latest venture, a one-stop travel portal, in SA and plans to move his headquarters to Cape Town. South Africa and his new business, he says, have a lot in common.
South Africa turns to cinema to build young entrepreneurs
Thousands of learners in South Africa are taking part in an initiative set up to boost youth
entrepreneurship and economic development. Called Step Up 2 a Start Up II, it offers skills, a
toolkit and entry into the Maker-preneur of the Year Competition, with bursaries up for grabs.
Awethu Project invests in South African entrepreneurs
With pots of up to R5-million each to invest in entrepreneurs, the Awethu Project looks to be a
high impact partner through a negotiated equity stake. This way, the venture capital fund has the
same incentive as the business owners to grow their businesses. It also shares the rewards.
Africa is future for software entrepreneurs
A tech guru based in the city of San Francisco says Africa has the potential to create a new wave
of global software entrepreneurs. He is excited about the possibilities of the continent, which will
have 50% of the world's working population by 2040.
