Digital Entrepreneurship in South Africa: A 2025 Guide
Digital entrepreneurship in South Africa is exploding. In 2024, the country’s e-commerce market hit R71 billion, a 29% jump from the year before, according to Statista. More South Africans shop online, stream content, and seek digital solutions daily. For entrepreneurs, this isn’t just a trend—it’s a goldmine. Technology keeps advancing, and with it, opportunities multiply. […]
What Happened to Mxit? A South African Tech Tale
Picture this: in 2008, Mxit boasted 7.5 million users—6.5 million from South Africa alone—logging in seven times a day on average. That’s a staggering grip on a nation’s digital pulse. Launched in 2005 by Herman Heunis, Mxit wasn’t just an app. It transformed how South Africans connected. Teens swapped messages. Parents coordinated chores. Prayer groups […]
BCX Founders: How Benjamin and Isaac Built a Tech Empire
The story of the BCX founders, Benjamin and Isaac Mophatlane, is a testament to how vision, discipline, and relentless focus can transform a small idea into a billion-rand empire. From humble beginnings in Ga-Rankuwa to building one of South Africa’s most successful ICT companies, their journey is a masterclass in entrepreneurship. Oppenheimer Family Tree: Legacy […]