The first-ever AfricArena welcomed over 450 delegates, 100 entrepreneurs, 80 startups, 22 exhibitors, 42 speakers, 67 investors and witnessed more than 40 live startup pitch battles. FULL STORY >

EuroQuity, an online investment platform that connects startup companies with over a thousand international investors, has joined SAVCA and AVCA to partner with AfricArena to bring investment heavyweights to Cape Town, South... FULL STORY >

Entries for Startupbootcamp InsurTech close on 29 October 2017. InsurTech startups looking to turn their new venture into a high growth business are advised to apply to this London based accelerator programme. FULL STORY >

While load shedding has currently been suspended, the reality is that while you are connected to the utility supply, you are still susceptible to the vagaries of an unstable power system in South Africa. FULL STORY >

Wits University, in conjunction with MIT Sloan School of Management, has opened applications for teams interested in participating in the MIT Global Start-up Labs Programme. FULL STORY >

An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with battery backup, is an electrical apparatus that is used to provide emergency power to a load or process where the input power source or mains power fails. FULL STORY >

How BlockChain has become known as an emerging way for businesses, industries, and public organisations to almost instantaneously make and verify transactions, streamline business processes, save money, and reduce the potential for fraud. FULL STORY >

A disruptive fintech startup is helping small and medium formal and informal businesses in South Africa to better manage their money and grow their businesses. FULL STORY >

Daryl Blundell, managing director, Sage SSB (Start-up and small business) provides five security tips that will help keep your business’s online store safe. FULL STORY >

Local digital transformation company Xuviate has started a series of Mastermind Groups to provide a platform for IT leaders to brainstorm, to educate and to offer support for digital transformation. FULL STORY >

Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is pleased to announce the availability of recent updates to the popular Smart-UPS On-Line products from APC. The SURT2000XLI will be replaced by the upgraded SRT2200XLI and the SURTD3000XLI will be replaced by the... FULL STORY >

10 fintech companies start first-ever Barclays Accelerator programme in Africa. FULL STORY >

Africa’s innovators and startups will have the ability to scale their ideas in new markets following the launch today of Rise, a physical and virtual global community that facilitates collaboration... FULL STORY >

There can be no doubt that a UPS is essential for the majority of businesses, especially given today’s power problems. However, many businesses have already invested in UPS solutions for a number of years FULL STORY >

A UPS has become one of the most critical pieces of office equipment in South Africa, given the on-going power problems as well as the essential nature of technology equipment such as servers, switches... FULL STORY >