A new connection

The importance of failure

There's much media fuss over the launch of new startups and we're usually eager to celebrate any success. Failure is not something we often dwell on. Perhaps it should be.

The App Haus: bringing apps home

Creating an app is easy. Creating an experience is much harder. The App Haus is a South African startup that has made it its business to focus on users.

One app to run it all

No matter how big a business is, running it shouldn't be complicated.

Semi-socialist start-up

42Engines is a tech start-up accelerator programme concentrating on Africa-specific tech ideas.

All bets are off

South African start-up BetTech Gaming gives small to medium-sized sportsbook operators the functionality they need to compete with the world's largest bookmakers.

Cashless commerce

It's been said that we're heading for a cash-less society. Could Stellenbosch start-up Gust Pay turn out to be the wallet-killer we've all been waiting for?

Brainstorm Online

It's a numbers game

Using only the most recent business financial statements and a 25-question risk survey, ValuationUp could change the numbers game for today's entrepreneurs.

Cleaning up access risk

A small South African start-up has a service offering that makes a difference in the daily lives of small to medium-sized businesses.

The business of storytelling

Melissa Attree specialises in bridging the gap between consumers and businesses, and makes her living from digital conversations.

On billing and bootstrapping

Local start-up SnapBill has some useful lessons to share with would-be entrepreneurs.

Web.Tech.Lawyer

Lawyer, gadget geek, social Web and new media nerd - Paul Jacobson has successfully blended three aspects of his personality to create the perfect job.