Intel teams up with SA University students to create innovative solutions
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 25 June 2014Intel has announced that the University of Johannesburg and University of Cape Town will receive their Galileo Boards to develop locally relevant and innovative technological solutions. FULL STORY >
Organisations that play it safe with IT innovation are at risk
By Staff Writer 20 June 2014At Software AG SA’s first annual technology showcase, business owners and decision makers were advised by leading global and local experts about the risks of IT stagnation, the value of IT innovation, and the possibilities... FULL STORY >
Innovation in Africa, for Africa
By Staff Writer 13 June 2014Technology innovation with a purpose has the ability to make a significant and positive impact on the African continent. Four of the brightest young minds in South Africa’s information technology sector collaborated at Saphila 2014 with Prof. Jan Eloff,... FULL STORY >
IBM's Africa SmartCamp Competition aims to develop African tech innovation
By Staff Writer 12 June 2014IBM's SmartCamp Competition is an initiative aimed at the next generation of budding entrepreneurs across Africa. All of whom are vying for the opportunity to become an IBM platform partner. FULL STORY >
4 of the best 3D printed objects to date
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 8 April 2014We've compiled a list of the most innovative, groundbreaking 3D printed objects to date. Perhaps these products will spark the mind of a local designer to create a world first. FULL STORY >
Nike Magista and Adidas Primeknit FS mark the future of football
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 7 March 2014In an effort to remain innovate, both Nike and Adidas have launched very similar hybrid sock/football boots. Is knitted footwear the future of the sport? FULL STORY >
e-QBO cube looks to revolutionise your city’s power
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 6 March 2014Part architectural statement, part renewable energy source, the e-QBO power cube from design firm T°RED and research institution, Ricerca Sistema Energetico (RSE), looks to change the way city dwellers access their electricity. FULL STORY >
Google announces Africa Connected finalists
By Ryan Noik 19 February 2014Following its announcement last week that six South Africans had made it into the semi-finals of its Africa Connected competition, Google has now announced the ten finalists, amongst which one is a South African. FULL STORY >
South Africa scores six out of twenty semi-finalists in Africa Connected competition
By Ryan Noik 6 February 2014Google has announced the twenty semi-finalists in the Africa Connected competition, and almost a third of them hail from South Africa. FULL STORY >
Startup Knight 2013 entices with generous cash prizes
By Ryan Noik 16 October 2013The second Startup Knight competition by software company Byte Orbit, is now underway, and offers some rather hefty cash prizes. FULL STORY >
Inventors called to seek success in this Garage
By Ryan Noik 9 July 2013Inventors and innovators across a broad spectrum of industries have been invited to enter the Inventor's Garage competition ahead of next month’s Innovation Summit. FULL STORY >
More entrants encouraged to step up for local technology innovation competition
By Ryan Noik 1 July 2013The Step-Up Technology competition is still open, and aspiring South African entrepreneurs with an innovative idea have been encouraged to enter. FULL STORY >
Google announces Project Loon balloon internet
By Ryan Noik 18 June 2013Google is about to release its Project Loon into the world, in a bid to see whether balloons can play a role in bringing internet access to remote and rural areas. FULL STORY >
Young South African wins a spot at regional finals of Google Science Fair
By Ryan Noik 12 June 2013A 16 year old South African was amongst the recently announced ninety regional finalists for the largest online science fair in the world, the Google Science Fair. FULL STORY >
Innovation Prize for Africa winner uses flies for feed
By Staff Writer 8 May 2013South African-based company, AgriProtein Technologies, has won the 2013 Innovation Prize for Africa. FULL STORY >
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