Township startups set to deliver

Opportunity awaits those seeking to do business in townships, but choosing the right partners is important.

Beware the burnout

Founding a startup is tough, rewarding, and, in some cases, lucrative. But at what cost?

It’s tough doing business in Africa.

Institutional investors are beginning to diversify into VC, says SA SME Fund.

South African startups netted just $85 million in investment in the first half of 2024, down from $459 million in the same period in 2023.

Crowdfunding is a tough game and has failed to gain traction in South Africa.

It’s been a rough few weeks for the venture capital (VC) industry. Is this the end of the ‘growth-at-all-costs’ model?

How a small observatory outside Bloemfontein played an important part in the history of astronomy.

Could South Africa be running out of steam when it comes to turning out grand innovations?

Universities are a vital source of research and innovation, but how is the country faring in monetising academic work?

While still technically illegal, a loophole means the world of gambling in South Africa is now moving online.

The Earth’s first long distance space exploration mission started 45 years ago and it’s still going on.