According to Forbes, the average age of starting one’s own businesses is 29 years. However, in our country, almost every entrepreneurial venture is looked at with skepticism. Maybe it is because we don’t believe in the success of such initiatives and opt for the safer...
The UNICEF Innovation Fund is looking to back early stage startups developing block chain based solutions with “the potential to benefit humanity”, offering up to US$90,000 in equity-free investment. UNICEF has called for applications from startups developing software solutions on open block chains, and seeking seed finance of...
Africa’s biggest mobile operator, MTN, is aiming to become Africa’s biggest digital bank, leveraging scale, network, brand, infrastructure and distribution. MTN is seeking to challenge rival Vodacom as Africa’s biggest digital bank by tripling its customer numbers within three years. The ambitious business strategy was revealed by MTN CEO Rob Shuter yesterday during the...
JOHANNESBURG — Startup Mzansi Foundation NPC, a social enterprise supporting innovative entrepreneurship in South Africa and Resolution Circle, the University of Johannesburg’s company that use the commercialisation of technology as a platform to provide experiential learning to technology interns, today announced a new strategic partnership. The partnership...
Celebrating the builders of the entrepreneurship ecosystem KEMPTON PARK – March 27, 2017 – Startup Mzansi (www.startupmzansi.org.za) will recognize the movers and shakers of South Africa’s entrepreneurship movement with a new awards program. The Startup Mzansi Awards will distinguish the individuals, communities, organizations and institutions in...
Starting up a new business can seem daunting at the initial stage. However, with the right approach and dedication, running a successful business is not impossible. We have outlined a few tips for startups to help alleviate some of the key concerns that are usually...
Hearing the word “hiring” sends a signal of growth, growth of the company to people in the recruitment industry. “Hiring” is a word which can be split into two parts “Hi” & “Ring”; which essentially means a company will only hire somebody for a job role when the...
What is startup entrepreneurship? In a knowledge-based society, innovation is the driving force of the economy on all levels and in all types of organisations. Due to high risks present when introducing new products and services, innovations are usually commercialized via isolated formal formations such as...