The last few weeks I have found some really nice sources for information on technology in South Africa and startups. The South African market is one full of opportunity and users who see technology in the bigger markets like Europe and the US. I might be talking the converted but CNBC on DSTV is a nice resource to find out about the necessities if the IT and Communication industries.
Then start-ups are an interest of mine and on the Bloomberg channel (channel 411) on DSTV there is a show dedicated to it. The show is hosted by Cris Valerio and she travels all over the world to report on start-ups and challenges they face. I have noticed that on her show, her guests are more willing to communicate on certain issues than on blogs. Venture is shown on Saturdays and Sundays in South Africa.
Bloomberg describes “Venture gives viewers an inside look at what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. The weekly half-hour program, hosted by Cris Valerio, will feature interviews with entrepreneurs and small business owners, focusing on issues and policy that impacts the way Main Street does business.”
Ultimately one gets all the information, you need to make your own assumptions on it. I certainly have found both of these to be good learning resources.