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Business School – Organic Social Media Mastery
Building a Loyal Customer Base on Zero Marketing Budget In 2026, paid ads are no longer the only path to growth, while this remains an option, for many start-ups and Smaller businesses it can often be a costly exercise. Organic social media remains one of the most powerful, cost-effective ways to build a loyal customer
Breaking News Today – Tuesday 31 March 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today Citrus Crop Concerns Raised over Fuel Prices and Supply in South Africa South African citrus farmers and industry bodies have reported limited diesel availability at certain stations, particularly affecting the agricultural sector as harvesting ramps up in the April harvesting season. While South Africa's Department of Mineral and
Breaking News Today – Monday 30 March 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today Oil Prices on The Boil Brent oil started the week about 3% higher, trading above $115, and remainig at its highest level since July 2022 when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine disrupted energy markets. As the war in Iran entered its fifth week, investors grew increasingly doubtful about the
South Africa’s Road Death Crisis: A Business Perspective on Human and Financial Costs
South Africa faces one of the most severe road safety crises among middle-income countries. While it does not hold the absolute highest road death rate per capita globally, its figures remain alarmingly high. According to the latest available data from the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and international comparisons, South Africa records between 17.9 and
Breaking News Today – Friday 27 March 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today World Trade System Irrevocably Changed The director-general of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, yesterday indicated that the global system the world once knew has changed irrevocably. Speaking at the beginning of the WTO's four-day meeting in Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé, Okonjo-Iweala said the time has come to move
South African SARB Expected to Hold Rates Today
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets tomorrow, Thursday 26 March 2026, to decide on the repo rate. The current repo rate stands at 6.75% (prime lending rate 10.25%). Consensus among economists and markets is that the SARB will hold rates unchanged at this level, despite February 2026 headline CPI inflation
Breaking News Today – Thursday 26 March 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today SARB Likely To Keep Repo Rate Unchanged Despite Inflation reaching 3% in February, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets tomorrow, Thursday 26 March 2026, to decide on the repo rate. The SARB is expected to resist the opportunity to assist stretched consumers and
How African Tourism Can Be a Catalyst For Inclusive Participation for SMEs And Intra-African Trade
Africa possesses close to an unmatched tourism appeal, from the savannahs of the Serengeti to the cultural richness of the Sahel to the magnificent Kruger National Park and the pristine beaches of the Indian Ocean lapping at the foothills of Cape Town. Yet the sector has chronically lacked meaningful business investment. According to the World
No Free Lunch Podcast – The Future of Employee Well-Being
The Evolution of Life Insurance in Employee Well-Being From Reactive to PreventativeTraditionally seen as a safety net—something to rely on when tragedy strikes—life insurance is undergoing a fundamental shift. Today, it's being reimagined as an integral component of employee well-being, emphasising proactive health and financial management. I had an interesting conversation with Tal Gilbert, CEO
Breaking News Today – Wednesday 25 March 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today Kenya Capturing the Crypto Market's Attention in Africa More than 50 virtual asset companies, led by Binance, are in talks to establish regional headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, via the Nairobi International Finance Centre (NIFC). Kenya’s booming crypto adoption (ranked third in Africa with around 733,000 users), new Virtual
SME Regulatory Compliance: Bridging the AfCFTA Participation Gap
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is entering its most critical implementation phase. With tariffs already reduced on 97% of goods plus the advancing Digital Trade Protocol, the agreement is projected to boost intra-African trade by up to 52% and add $450 billion to continental GDP by 2035. Yet for the continent’s small and
Breaking News Today – Tuesday 24 March 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today African Airlines Get Passenger Boost While global disruptions continue across air transport, due to the Iran -US conflict, for most African airlines the acute phase of new flight suspensions appears to have passed. Instead, Kenya Airways reported a surge in ticket demand from passengers yesterday with high demand
Eskom Must Reveal Coal & Supply Contract Details – A Win For Accountability in SA
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Bloemfontein delivered its judgment today (23 March 2026) in the matter Eskom Holdings SOC Limited and Another v AfriForum NPC (case no. 1049/2024) [2026] ZASCA 34. The Court unanimously dismissed Eskom’s appeal against the Gauteng High Court (Pretoria) ruling from March 2024, ordering the power utility to hand
African Ambitions for Production Need Appropriate Approach for Success
Across Africa, governments are increasingly refusing to remain mere exporters of raw minerals. Two recent cases illustrate this determination. In mid-March 2026, Guinea, the world’s largest bauxite producer, supplying roughly 40% of global output, announced plans to curb export volumes starting in early April. Mines Minister Bouna Sylla, described the step as a "flexible reduction
Breaking News Today – Monday 23 March 2026
Business News Today Platinum Plunges on Profit Taking and Market Uncertainty Platinum futures dropped below $1,820 an ounce this morning falling by around -8% and, hitting their lowest level since mid December 2025, as profit-taking, weaker industrial demand, and improved supply conditions weighed on prices. Following a strong rally in late 2025 and early 2026,
No Free Lunch Podcast – The Future of Retail Spaces
The Future of Retail Spaces: Sandton Gate's Curated Mix and Its Impact on Urban Development Ever wondered what the next big thing in retail and urban development looks like? With the rise of mixed-use precincts, developers are reinventing shopping experiences to blend retail, residential, and office space seamlessly. In this episode, we explore the insights
Xiaomi SU7 2026 Refresh Review
Xiaomi SU7 2026 Refresh ReviewXiaomi unveiled the updated SU7 sedan on March 19, 2026, in Beijing at CEO Lei Jun’s live event). It’s a mid-cycle refresh of the 2024 original sedan, and a sleek, Tesla Model 3 rivalling lift back sedan with HyperOS integration. The headline price starts at around US$31,870 only 1.9% higher than
Breaking News Today – Friday 20 March 2026
Business News Today Brent Crude Prices drop – Still at high Levels Brent crude futures fell to around $107 per barrel this morning, after surging to nearly $120 yesterday, as recent remarks from the US and Israel helped ease concerns over further damage to Middle Eastern energy infrastructure. US President Donald Trump said Washington is
Mining Matters – Time for Momentum in Mining in South Africa
PGM Industry Day Highlights (19 March 2026) The PGM’s industry is still reasonably optimistic despite the major handbrakes and hurdles it faces. The industry has been severely constrained during the past three decades by uncertainty, weak administrative processes, unnecessary delays in licencing authorisations as well as severe repercussions that state capture has had on electricity
Breaking News Today – Thursday 19 March 2026
Business News Today AI Will Kill Apps – Nothing Founder Carl Pei Carl Pei, co-founder and CEO of Nothing, is talking about a future beyond the iPhone where mobile devices will be powered by AI agents, not running apps. Pei talking in an interview at the SXSW conference in Austin on Wednesday, said“In terms of AI