This year's Imagine Cup competition is aligned to the UN Millennium Development Goals.
Lack of access to funding and regulatory challenges remain major stumbling blocks for ICT entrepreneurs.
In today's technology roundup: Sony Ericsson pioneers green phone, Twitter revamps ID system, 3D mapping hits Silverlight, and suit claims RFID caused cancer.
In this World Wide Wrap: Zambia and Botswana get connected, China strengthens African investment, and Kenyan software developers praised.
ITWeb TV: Does SA have what it takes to produce a billion-dollar unicorn? | Episode #98
Innovation Hub CEO Bangani Mpangalasane discusses Gauteng's budding start-up ecosystem, why SA has yet to produce a unicorn company, and innovation that can be a catalyst for economic development and resolve societal challenges.
A structured framework is required to grow good ideas into a flourishing local sector, say business incubators.
The land speed record event in SA will draw international and local excitement in the science and technology sector.
In today's technology roundup: Best-case cloud computing years away, Foxconn faces leaked report of worker abuse, Bill Gates talks education tech, and North Korea expands Internet presence.
Microsoft unveils its newest mobile operating system today, in New York, with the South African launch on this year's calendar.
The 4G standard is evolving slowly but will play a key role in expanding the impact of IT in the physical world, says Gartner.
In today's technology roundup: Google tests intelligent cars, iPhone 4 troubles continue, UAE scraps BlackBerry ban, and Virgin Galactic completes first flight.
Mercedes Benz has linked up a simulator platform to a car's drive systems for virtual road testing.
Microsoft and MTN Business will erect a 50Mbps international pipe for the duration of the event later this month.
In this World Wide Wrap: Nobel for graphene researchers, India plans 'net-centric' warriors, and new tech boots PC in seconds.