Archive for June, 2008
Interview with Jason Elk, CEO of Zoopy
Yesterday we covered the announcement by Zoopy, that Vodacom had invested and taken up a 40% stake in Zoopy, one of the few major web 2.0 Investments in South Africa. I thought it would be useful to catch up with Jason Elk, Ceo and founder of Zoopy for an Interview.
You launched Zoopy a little over [...]
Last call for papers, Mobile Active 08
The mobile active 08 summit, that will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa from the 13th to 15th of October is still accepting submissions for papers. If you would be interested in running a workshop, holding a mini talk or showcase your project or product in the SIMplace or SIMlab you can still submit proposals [...]
Leading mobile operator Vodacom invests in Zoopy
Zoopy, the South African based video sharing and social media web site has just announced on their blog that Vodacom have invested and taken up a 40% stake in the company. Zoopy allows users to share content such as blogs, video and podcasts. Zoopy just recently passed their 10,000th upload and announced a partnership [...]
National Technology Transfer Centre, Technology transfer for the second economy
The National Technology Transfer Centre (NTTC), an initiative by the dti to facilitate technology transfer and diffusion to SMMEs with a specific focus on the Second Economy. They aim to be a Centre of Technology Transfer Excellence for the SA industry, primarily focusing on SMMEs, contributing to growth, equity and employment.
The NTTC promotes and facilitates [...]
Business networking for entrepreneurs around Africa
Blue Catalyst
Bluecatalyst is an initiative in Gauteng South Africa, part of the Blue IQ project. The website and project aims to:
Increase the number of sustainable start-up technology- and knowledge-intensive businesses in Gauteng and South Africa - smart entrepreneurs.
Assist in the transfer of technology from innovators to organisations who can commercially utilise the innovations.
Assist smart entrepreneurs [...]
Business tips for the day
Self Awarenes
Know who you are, what you are good at and what you like to do. Start a business that is based on your expertise in a specific field or an area that you thoroughly enjoy.
Know the level of stress you can handle and start your business at a speed and scope that is right [...]
Global Entrepreneurship Week 2008, What are you doing?
Global Entreprenuership week is a world wide event in which countries all around the world host events to promote entrepreneurship amongst the youth. During the week November 17, 2008 to 23rd a host of partners in each country will orgnise events and activities such as speeches, competitions and training aimed to inspire, connect, inform, mentor [...]
Heavy Chef Session, Free lecture on Building a Brand in South Africa
The heavy chef sessions are a series of free lectures sponsored by the heavy chef project. A monthly event that was started in 2007 brings together designers, programmers, entrepreneurs and marketing professionals with each months talk focusing on a particular topic. The topic for June will be “Building a Brand in South Africa” by Rui [...]
Afraha, a new social network from kenya
Afraha is a social network that has recently been launched from Kenya. It joins a number of other African startups in this space such as Nigeria’s Naijapals and South Africa’s Blueworld amongst others. The registration on the site is quick and simple and you cant help but be reminded of Facebook while using the site. [...]
Jobtoria, Nairobi’s Job Search Portal
Jobtoria.com is a job search engine designed to help employers attract quality candidates from around Africa. Jobtoria.com was created with the employer in mind with features designed to link up employers and candidates as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Using jobtoria.com, you can apply for jobs online, track your applications and get information about potential employers [...]
