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Business School – Disruption Mitigation Strategies For African Businesses in 2026
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has effectively disrupted a major trade route, and while not formally closed by Iran, traffic has dropped around 80%+ with tanker attacks, insurance cancellations, and fear of attacks. This has blocked around 20% of global seaborne oil and LNG flows since early March 2026. Oil prices have surged:
LinkedIn – Algorithm Adjustment Advice
The recent changes to LinkedIn's algorithm, that was updated as of early March 2026, has caused some concerns and drawn criticism around the changes made with little communication to users. LinkedIn is mostly quite secretive about the way they shape their content serving algorithm, and this could be improved, as LinkedIn rarely details algorithms publicly,
Breaking News Today – Monday 16 March 2026
Business News Today Developer "Super Bowl" Conference Kicks-Off Today Nvidia's GTC 2026 conference, the "Super Bowl of AI" begins in San Jose today with Nvidia's Jensen Huang's keynote address highly anticipated. This is set to be a 2-hour address focused on the “next generation of AI,” covering the full stack (chips, software, models, applications). It
Breaking News Today – Friday 13 March 2026
Business News Today Sasol Shares Spike on Oil Disruptions South African oil producer Sasol (SOL.JO on the JSE) closed up strongly yesterday (March 12, 2026), jumping +5.88% to R17,200 (from R16,245 on 11 March close), with a solid trading volume of over 7.5 million shares. Their listing in New York – NYSE ADR (SSL) mirrored
Sage AI: Empowering South African SMBs with Trusted, Embedded Intelligence
At a high-energy launch event in Johannesburg yesterday, Sage officially introduced Sage AI to South African businesses, positioning it as the practical answer to a pressing problem facing small and mid-sized enterprises (SMBs) across Africa and the Middle East. Jordaan Burger, Managing Director of Sage AME, and Sophia Adhami, Senior Director of Product Office (joining
Digital Trade Regulations: Building Africa’s E-Commerce Backbone
Globally, e-commerce has transformed retail into a multi-trillion-dollar powerhouse. In 2025, B2C e-commerce sales are projected to reach approximately $7.25 trillion worldwide, growing at a steady 7.3% annually toward $9.21 trillion by 2029. Giants like Amazon have evolved far beyond books, building an integrated ecosystem that now spans healthcare, cloud computing, and logistics. Alibaba dominates
Breaking News Today – Thursday 12 March 2026
Business News Today Oil Prices Surging on Middle East Conflict Escalation Brent crude futures have jumped by over 8.7% to over $100 per barrel this morning, rising for a second straight session as persistent concerns over the Iran war overshadowed a coordinated release of oil reserves by major economies. In the latest developments, Iraq halted
South Africa's Q4 2025 GDP Release: A Sobering Signal for Economic Recovery
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) released the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures for the fourth quarter of 2025 this morning (10 March 2026), painting a picture of an economy that has stalled far short of expectations. The data, released amid rising global oil prices and domestic pressures, highlights the challenges facing "Team SA" in achieving
Rules of Origin Compliance: Who Qualifies for AfCFTA Preferences?
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), launched in 2021, represents a pivotal and vital step toward economic integration across the continent, aiming to create a single market for goods and services among 55 African Union member states. At its core, the agreement seeks to boost intra-African trade, currently hovering at just 18% of total
Breaking News Today – Tuesday 10 March 2026
Business News Today AMI Labs Raise $1billion In Funding Yann Lecun's new AI startup AMI Labs, has raised $1.03 billion in funding, setting a $3.5 billion pre-money valuation. AMI is working on AI world models, an AI training model that learns from visual reality, and not just from language logic as with LLM AI platforms.This
Breaking News Today – Monday 9 March 2026
Business News Today $40 Dollar Smartphone Ambition Gains Momentum A major push by a coalition of telecom operators, device makers, and industry groups is underway, to bring $40 smartphones to market. This is a price tag seen as the key to getting tens of millions more people connected to the online environment. The move towards
Epson EcoTank L3560 Colour Printer Review: A Home Office Workhorse with a Digital Army
For the growing number of people where home offices are the new norm, finding a reliable, cost-effective printer that doesn't guzzle ink like the Kalahari is a godsend. Enter the Epson EcoTank L3560, a compact all-in-one color inkjet printer designed for budget-conscious users who need versatility without the hassle of frequent cartridge replacements. Launched as
Fresh Funding Blueprint For African Start-ups
Beginning the journey of entrepreneurship in Africa is a common place event. African economies in general do not provide for enough growth for their populations to be fully employed, despite much effort on the continent to attract sufficient capital investment. Africans, through need, and in many instances simply the desire to better their community's lives
No Free Lunch Podcast – Digital Transformation in the Financial Sector
In the latest episode of "No Free Lunch," host Greg Stewart engages with Dhesen Ramsamy, the Group Chief Technology and Data Officer for Old Mutual Limited, to explore the profound impact of digital transformation in the financial services sector, particularly in South Africa. The discussion centers on how digital transformation, driven by AI and rising
Breaking News Today – Friday 6 March 2026
Business News Today Brent Fuel Prices at 21-Month High Crude Oil futures fell around 1% to around $84 per barrel in early trading today, paring gains from the previous session after the Trump administration signalled it is considering several options to address the surge in oil and gasoline prices amid the war in Iran. Brent oil
Canal+ Shuts Showmax Service in Africa
Canal+ (via its recent full acquisition of MultiChoice, completed in late 2025) announced today (5 March 2026) the discontinuation of the Showmax streaming platform as part of a broader restructure and cost-cutting drive. The company described the losses as “substantial” and “unsustainable” in an increasingly competitive streaming market. No retrenchments are planned — staff will
Fuel Price Surge Alert For South Africa
How the Iran Conflict and April Levies Threatens to Derail South Africa’s Fragile Recovery South Africa’s brief respite from declining fuel prices has ended abruptly. Just weeks after motorists enjoyed some of the lowest pump prices in years, the escalation of conflict in the Middle East which was triggered by US and Israeli strikes on
Dimension Data Nigeria Secures N20 Billion Bond Funding to Accelerate Digital Infrastructure Expansion
Lagos, Nigeria – March 5, 2026 – Dimension Data Nigeria, part of the global NTT Group, has successfully executed its N20 billion (approximately $15 million) bond programme through a special purpose vehicle, Dimension Data SPV Funding Plc. The formal signing ceremony this morning, which finalised all programme documentation and confirmed full regulatory approval from the
Breaking News Today – Thursday 5 March 2026
Business News Today Lithium Mines in Zimbabwe Stock-Pile Ore on Export Ban Zimbabwe last Wednesday, announced an immediate ban on exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates until further notice. The export ban had originally been scheduled to start in January 2027, a deadline the government hoped would push mining companies to begin processing
No Free Lunch – Reflections on the 2026 South African Budget
South Africa Budget 2026: What It Means for the Economy, Business, and Your Wallet Are you wondering whether the latest South African budget is a step forward or just another routine update? This episode provides a really an important perspective and gives a view on the possible scenarios that could play out in the South