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Mon, May 6th, 13:54 · Richard Cutcher

Seed Engine startups not out in the cold

The founder of Johannesburg accelerator Seed Engine has told HumanIPO he is “extremely hopeful” the six startups that pitched at Demo Day on Friday will receive follow-on funding. → Read more
Mon, May 6th, 13:18 · Nanine Steenkamp

Microsoft plans to own SA smartphone market

Microsoft plans to take on the South African smartphone operating system market as its number one player as mobile penetration accelerates on the continent. → Read more
Mon, May 6th, 10:32 · Nanine Steenkamp

SA approves new ICT map

The South African cabinet has approved a new road map with the purpose of promoting and strengthening the development of research, development and innovation (RDI) on information communication level. → Read more
Mon, May 6th, 07:52 · Richard Cutcher

Police begin Pule investigation

The South African Police Services (SAPS) will investigate allegations of corruption against Dina Pule as pressure continues to mount on the troubled communications minister. → Read more
Sun, May 5th, 11:07 · Nanine Steenkamp

Social media is not your friend, says journalist

Social media can be hazardous to brand reputations, despite its traffic-boosting advantages, according to renowned South African journalist Louise Marsland. → Read more
Sun, May 5th, 09:44 · Tom Jackson

Pule apologises to Sunday Times, paper alleges more lies

South African communications minister Dina Pule has sent a lawyer to apologise to The Sunday Times, according to the paper, which has also published what it claims is further evidence of the minister’s wrongdoing. → Read more
Sun, May 5th, 09:14 · Nanine Steenkamp

Junk Mail platform X a worldwide winner

South African classified publication Junk Mail’s mobile platform X has won the International Classifieds Media Association (ICMA) Innovation Award after being selected as the only non-European finalist. → Read more
Fri, May 3rd, 15:16 · Tom Jackson

Reunert shares slump over low earnings expectations

Shares in South African electrical engineering and technology firm Reunert fell more than 3.5 per cent on Friday after the company admitted earnings were likely to be down by 16 per cent. → Read more
Fri, May 3rd, 15:04 · Brandon Gregory

SA car manufacturers to receive incentives for electric vehicles

Vehicle manufacturers in South Africa are to receive incentives for producing electric cars in the country. → Read more
Fri, May 3rd, 14:54 · Brandon Gregory

University of Texas – Austin visits 88mph in SA

Students from the University of Texas business school in Austin, United States, who are also working professionals, visited startup accelerator 88mph in Cape Town today to learn about emerging markets. → Read more
Fri, May 3rd, 13:50 · Richard Cutcher

SA e-wallets is a complex game for internationals

International companies wanting to sell e-wallet platforms in South Africa are facing a minefield of complexities because of big banks, regulation and incentives for businesses to spend locally. → Read more
Fri, May 3rd, 13:15 · Nanine Steenkamp

MEDO entrepreneurs return to SA from UK pitches

Five South African tech startups gained investment from the United Kingdom after a pitching trip organised by the Micro Enterprise Development Organisation (MEDO). → Read more
Fri, May 3rd, 13:01 · Brandon Gregory

E-tolling may be endorsed by NCOP committee next week

A parliamentary committee on public services meeting of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) may result in the adoption of the Transport Laws and Related Matters Amendment Bill on Tuesday. → Read more
Fri, May 3rd, 12:11 · Richard Cutcher

SA’s first Bitcoin exchange expecting rapid growth

The founders of South Africa’s first rand-to-Bitcoin exchange platform have told HumanIPO it is 300 times faster and 10 times cheaper than traditional money transfers. → Read more
Fri, May 3rd, 09:43 · Nanine Steenkamp

IntelliCred ending logo abuse with IntelliSeal launch

South African brand protection startup IntelliCred will launch its IntelliSeal package next month, enabling companies to manage and protect brand equity against logo abuse. → Read more
Fri, May 3rd, 09:41 · Brandon Gregory

Cloud service fidelity is personal

Experts have warned the security analysis of cloud services is mostly up to individual users to ensure the services’ fidelity and cloud adoption is still maturing. → Read more
Fri, May 3rd, 07:52 · Richard Cutcher

MTN moving on to better things – Dabengwa

MTN Group president Sifiso Dabengwa says the company will deliver a “bold new digital world” after Turkcell dropped their US$4.2 billion lawsuit against them. → Read more
Fri, May 3rd, 07:15 · Richard Cutcher

Poor service results for operators in ICASA report

South Africa’s three leading mobile operators have failed the first Independent Communications of South Africa’s (ICASA) quality report in two years. → Read more
Thu, May 2nd, 15:35 · Brandon Gregory

Toll Track, helping South Africans track their e-toll expenses

The creator of a mobile application designed to manage drivers’ use of toll roads has told HumanIPO he does not believe the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) is ready to implement the controversial policy. → Read more
Thu, May 2nd, 14:37 · Brandon Gregory

Cirqls, linking retailers and shoppers

A new South African online marketplace is hoping to harness the power of social networks to increase trust among buyers and sellers. → Read more