Global Entrepreneurship Week 2008, Africa Forums

Global Entrepreneurship Week 2008, have launched forums to continue the conversation after the week. There is a dedicated section for African Entrepreneurs.
We wrote about the event several months ago, in June to be Exact. However the South African page for the event has not changed since i registered back then. A total of 7 Activities [...]


Quick Hits for 04-10-2008

Tech elite use the internet to fight TB
“Nachtwey’s photos portraying victims of the increasingly drug-resistant deadly disease and dire conditions in Africa and elsewhere are spreading on the internet with help from tech firms including YouTube and Akamai.”
Read more at M&G and TED
Social Media in Africa, Part 1

“Contrary to popular belief, Africa is not [...]


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 [...]