Southern Africa

This South African-founded podcast startup has just been acquired by global podcasting company Acast

South African-founded podcast technology startup Pippa has been acquired by large global podcasting company Acast. Pippa provides people who create…

6 years ago

IT Professionals Leaving South Africa Cite Political and Economic Concerns

President Cyril Ramaphosa recently called on young white South Africans not to leave the country in a pre-election campaign drive…

6 years ago

South Africa Ranked Top Startup Ecosystem in Africa, But Drops in World Rankings

South Africa may still have the highest ranked startup ecosystem for an African country, but it is no longer in…

6 years ago

South African voter details exposed on IEC website

The South African National Elections will be held on 8 May 2019, and voters have been encouraged to register online…

6 years ago

South Africa will be tracking social media fake news ahead of the 2019 elections

Can South Africa really hold a general election on 8 May 2019 in a way that it really represents the views of…

6 years ago

South Africa tech startup InvestSure raises $685k funding round

South African insurtech startup InvestSure has raised ZAR9.6 million (US$685,000) in funding to broaden its offering and expand into new…

6 years ago

Zimbabweans Are Calling For Help, But No One Can Hear Them

Zimbabweans have been unable to access nearly all social media platforms since Tuesday, when the government issued a total internet…

6 years ago

Zimbabwe’s internet blackout shows how powerless major telcos are against governments

Amid the violent crackdown on protesters, Zimbabweans were also cut off from the internet and social media in a blackout…

6 years ago

Internet Switched Back On Again In Zimbabwe After A Total Blackout For The Second Time In A Week

The internet has become an important tool for business and there are real losses that occur when there is no…

6 years ago

The fastest growing types of online stores in South Africa

Online retail in South Africa is expected to pass the R14 billion mark in 2018 as e-commerce begins to go…

6 years ago