Construction of the highly anticipated Club Med South Africa beach resort is well underway, with progress moving smoothly since breaking ground in March 2024. The resort is set to open its doors in July 2026, promising a world-class, all-inclusive vacation experience on the scenic north coast of KwaZulu-Natal. A development spokesperson confirmed to BusinessTech that over 1,000 workers are actively engaged on-site daily, ensuring the project stays on schedule for completion ahead of its grand opening. This milestone marks a significant boost to the local economy, generating employment opportunities and driving investment in the region. Although the resort’s grand opening…
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced the launch of eight new HPE ProLiant Compute Gen12 servers, marking a significant advancement in enterprise computing. These next-generation servers introduce industry-first security enhancements, optimize performance for complex workloads, and leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to improve productivity and management capabilities. Equipped with the upcoming Intel Xeon 6 processors, these servers are designed to cater to both data centre and edge environments. Krista Satterthwaite, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Compute at HPE, emphasized the critical role of high-performance computing in today’s fast-evolving digital landscape. “Our customers are facing increasingly demanding, data-intensive workloads,” said…
Nigeria is poised to take a significant leap in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation through a new partnership with Google. President Bola Tinubu announced the collaboration via his official X handle following a meeting with Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google and Alphabet, in Paris, France. The strategic alliance will focus on five key areas: expanding Nigeria’s cloud infrastructure, equipping the workforce with essential future-ready skills, fostering AI-driven innovation and research, accelerating cloud adoption, and positioning Nigeria as a global hub for technological advancement and AI transformation. President Tinubu underscored Nigeria’s existing AI potential, citing the work of Silas…
The next major leap for large language models (LLMs) could be a geographic one. Paris-based AI startup Mistral, known for its ambitious competition with U.S.-based AI leaders like OpenAI and Anthropic, has introduced a new model specifically tailored for Arabic-speaking users. Mistral’s latest release, Mistral Saba, marks a strategic pivot towards the Middle East. This custom-trained model is engineered to excel in Arabic-language interactions, setting it apart from the company’s existing general-purpose LLMs. Mistral Saba operates with 24 billion parameters, a relatively compact size that balances efficiency and performance. While fewer parameters generally translate to lower latency, more parameters often…
Taager, a leading social e-commerce platform, has successfully raised $6.75 mion in a Pre-Series B funding round, spearheaded by Africa-focused growth fund Norrsken22. The oversubscribed round also attracted investments from Endeavour Catalyst, Beltone VC, and existing backers, including 4DX Ventures, RAED Ventures, BECO Capital, and Breyer Capital. Originally founded in Egypt in 2019 and now headquartered in Saudi Arabia, Taager provides aspiring entrepreneurs—particularly youth, women, and low-income earners—with the tools to launch and scale their social e-commerce ventures. The platform delivers end-to-end support, offering a curated product catalog, embedded financing, logistics solutions, multi-market payment collection, and AI-powered business optimization features.…
Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) has declared an additional cash payout of R15.7 billion as it moves closer to separating from its parent company, Anglo American, later this year. The latest dividend brings Amplats’ total shareholder payout for 2024 to R71.75 per share, the Johannesburg-listed company confirmed in a statement on Monday. “This is the most efficient method of realigning the capital structure ahead of the demerger and is supported by our net cash position at year-end,” the company stated. Anglo American first announced plans to divest its controlling stake in Amplats in May 2023 as part of a broader restructuring…
SYSPRO has announced the expansion of its niche ERP solutions through their Africa Regional ISV Referral agreement with expert DATASCOPE WWS. With a global footprint and a 20-year track record in enterprise warehouse management solutions, DATASCOPE has a longstanding business relationship with SYSPRO. Its specialist warehouse management offering has widespread industry adoption and a reputation for reliability. This integration allows SYSPRO to offer its customers niche functionality that complements their ERP solution offering, providing a holistic solution for all their needs. Trusted independent vendors From time to time, manufacturers will need to augment or supplement their ERP solution with a…
MANZI Water is making significant strides in its mission to provide safe, clean, and affordable drinking water across South Africa. Since its launch in 2023, the brand has rapidly expanded, now boasting over 100 outlets nationwide. As part of its continued growth, MANZI Water is excited to announce two major developments: a new outlet in Steiltes, Nelspruit, and the introduction of state-of-the-art Automated Water Refill Stations. On 1 February 2025, husband-and-wife duo Andrea and Kevin van der Linde will open a new MANZI Water outlet in Steiltes, Nelspruit. This expansion brings much-needed access to purified drinking water in a region…
South Africans have spoken, and MTN has answered with a bold, customer-first approach. After gathering extensive feedback and real-world insights, one thing became clear: consumers want mobile plans that are simple, flexible, and designed to meet their unique needs. Enter MTN SuperFlex—a revolutionary offering that puts users in complete control of their mobile experience. SuperFlex redefines postpaid plans by allowing customers to customize their mobile experience with ease. Unlike traditional contracts, this innovative solution lets users select their monthly data allocation and adjust it as their needs evolve. Customers can also opt out of financing a phone or use their…
Unathi Mhlatyana, Managing Director of Mondelēz Southern Africa, alongside Amelia Vorster, Customer Services and Logistics Director, underscores the importance of delivering on commitments to both retailers and customers. Ensuring reliability and consistency is fundamental to fostering business growth and long-term partnerships. The latest Salesforce State of the Connected Customer Report for South Africa reveals a shift in consumer expectations. Modern customers demand greater data privacy, increased transparency, and a customer-centric approach from their favourite brands. While many South Africans remain loyal to specific brands, there is a growing need for these brands to enhance their offerings to maintain customer trust.…
