88mph opens programme applications

88mph, accelerator and investment fund, has opened applications for its second Cape Town programme, and has brought in new talent to head up the programme. During the three-month accelerator programme, which begins in February, 2014, start-ups will receive mentoring,...

MIP wins ACORD award

ACORD, the Association for Co-operative Operations Research and Development, is an international non-profit organisation responsible for data standards and standard forms within the insurance industry. The body is known in South Africa for its work with the long term...

MultiChoice announces management changes

MultiChoice has announced some management changes in the South Africa PayTV business. MultiChoice South Africa CEO, Collins Khumalo, has decided to take “time out” after 17 years with the group. Khumalo has played various roles within the PayTV environment and has...

FID issues call for board members

The Foundation for Internet Development (FID) is inviting applications from suitably qualified potential non-executive board members who can help take its entrepreneur development mandate to the next level. FID is looking to eventually recruit five non-executive board...

Software AG shows strong growth

Software AG has released its financial results (IFRS, preliminary) for the third quarter of 2013. The company’s performance confirms that its strategic transformation is producing sustainable results. With increases in license revenue of about 31% (at constant...

DiData incubator programme shows results

Eighteen young entrepreneurs graduated from the Dimension Data Enterprise Development Incubator Programme at an event held at the Dimension Data offices in Durban. The Enterprise Development incubation programme was developed to promote entrepreneurial skills and to...