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The Dawn of Electric Performance: BMW's Quad-Motor M Neue-Klasse Set to Revolutionise the Track by 2027
In a bold leap into the future of high-performance driving, BMW has unveiled details about its upcoming fully electric M models, spearheaded by the M Neue Klasse. This groundbreaking vehicle, expected to hit the roads and tracks in 2027, marks the beginning of a new era for the M division, blending the brand's storied racing
Breaking News Today – Wednesday 14 January 2026
Business News Today Palladium Prices Surge to two Week High Palladium futures advanced to around $1,950 per ounce, rebounding after a broad sell-off to reach a two-week high and closing in on record high levels, as precious metals remained supported despite a firmer dollar and softer-than-expected US inflation data. Expectations for a potential rate
Private Equity Inflows — Hot Sectors and Risks in Africa's Investment Landscape in 2026
Private equity (PE) inflows into Africa have experienced a rollercoaster trajectory in recent years, reflecting global economic shifts, regional reforms, and sector-specific opportunities. From 2023 to 2025, the continent saw fluctuating deal volumes amid high interest rates, currency volatility, and geopolitical tensions, with total PE deal values dropping to a five-year low of around $4.67
Breaking News Today – Tuesday 13 January 2025
Business News Today Aluminium Prices Surge on Supply Scarcity Aluminum futures in the UK have surged to above $3,180 per tonne hitting a three-year high. This comes with mounting signs of tighter supply for manufacturers. China, the world's top aluminum producer, reiterated its priority of preventing overcapacity in metal production to curb deflationary pressures for
AfCFTA at Five Years: Unlocking Intra-African Trade Barriers and Wins
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents one of the most ambitious economic integration projects in history, aiming to create a single market for goods and services across 54 African nations, encompassing over 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP of approximately $3.4 trillion. Signed in March 2018 in Kigali, Rwanda, the agreement entered
Breaking News Today – Monday 12 January 2025
Business News Today Precious Metal's Surge on Global Instability Gold prices rose lifted more than 1,2% to above $4,570 per ounce this morning, reaching a fresh record high on growing geopolitical risks and concerns over the Federal Reserve's independence. Iran’s parliament speaker on Sunday warned the US and Israel against any intervention after President Trump
Breaking News Today – Friday 9 January 2025
Business News Today Global Supply Chain Strains Ease Global supply chain pressures eased significantly in January 2026, as disruptions in the Red Sea region continued to decline. Reduced Houthi attacks on shipping, combined with increased naval patrols and alternative routing, led to falling freight container rates that have come down by over 20% in recent
Business School – Understanding AI and how it Works – Lesson 1
The History of AI Development With AI the front and centre focus of the business, tech and investment world today, many business leaders are racing to adopt AI within their businesses in the hope of finding competitive edge or looking for investment strategies that include AI developments. But how many people actually understand AI and
ABSA PMI – South African Manufacturing Sector Stalls Further
Manufacturing in South Africa at Risk The Manufacturing sector in Africa's largest economy has continued to see a downward spiral with challenges around high energy and transport costs, as well as onerous policy and labour requirements starting to erode, what was once the manufacturing powerhouse of Africa. The Government has only today, announced softening of
Breaking News Today – Thursday 8 January 2026
Business News Today Alphabet Overtakes Apple in Market Cap This morning – January 8, 2026, Alphabet (Google's parent company) surpassed Apple to become the world's most valuable publicly traded company for the first time since 2019. Alphabet's market capitalization briefly exceeded Apple's by several billion dollars during trading, driven by surging investor confidence in its
South Africa's Crime Perception Crisis Threatens Tourism Rebound
South Africa's tourism sector risks a sharp decline in 2026 after record 2025 arrivals (Over 10+ million visitors, boosted by G20 events). Numbeo's January 2026 Crime Index ranks five SA cities in the global top 16—Pietermaritzburg (1), Pretoria (2), Johannesburg (5), Durban (6), Port Elizabeth (8)—all scoring higher than Caracas (3). Lagos Nigeria and Windhoek
Lobito Rail Corridor Development Update – Boon For DRC, Zambia & Angola – Challenge For Southern African Ports
The Lobito Corridor (also known as the Lobito Atlantic Railway or Trans-Africa Corridor) is a major infrastructure project aimed at creating an efficient east-west transport link for critical minerals and goods across southern Africa. It's backed by the US, EU, and partners (via the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment – PGI) as a strategic
Breaking News Today – Wednesday 7 January 2026
Business News Today Crude Oil Prices Slide After US – Venezuela Oil Deal Signed Brent crude oil futures fell more than 1% to around $59.7 per barrel, extending losses from the previous session, after Venezuela and the US concluded a deal to export up to $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude to the United States, U.S.
The Post-Disruption Era: Adaptation in a Rewired World
Conventional wisdom claims we're amid constant disruption. But much of today's turbulence reflects aftershocks from a decade-plus of profound shifts across economies, technologies, and societies—not sudden chaos. 2025 exemplified this: tariff wars, supply-chain strains, AI's explosive growth, geopolitical volatility, economic wobbles, and soaring tech valuations. These weren't abrupt; they stemmed from decades of trade realignments,
AI Raising the Stakes in Cybersecurity: Global Challenges and Africa's Critical Juncture in 2026
Artificial intelligence is reshaping cybersecurity in profound ways, by amplifying both threats and defences. The Boston Consulting Group's (BCG) latest report, "AI Is Raising the Stakes in Cybersecurity," based on a survey of 500 senior leaders across industries and regions, paints a stark picture. While awareness of AI-enabled risks is relatively high, actionable preparedness in
Breaking News Today – Tuesday 6 January 2026
Business News Today South African Rand at 40-Month High The South African rand extended its rally to below 16.4 per USD, the currency's strongest level since 8 August 2022. The emerging market currency has benefited from a surge in gold and platinum prices after the US military action in Venezuela escalated geopolitical tensions. Traders also
South Africa's Energy Paradox: Surplus Power in a Stagnating Economy
As South Africa enters 2026, a striking irony defines its economic landscape at this point. The country enjoys an unprecedented electricity surplus, with Eskom reporting over 230 consecutive days without load-shedding and significant unplanned outages reduced. Private investments in rooftop solar is estimated at 7.3 GW by late 2025, have bolstered this stability, allowing older
2026: A Year of Disruptions and Africa's Pivot Toward Self-Defined Opportunities
As we enter 2026, the global business landscape is set for intensified disruptions, building on the turbulence of 2025. Trade wars, economic slowdowns in major powers, and geopolitical maneuvering have created a volatile environment where supply chains fracture and alliances shift rapidly. The Trump administration's aggressive tariff regime, pushing average U.S. tariff rates toward 17%,
Breaking News Today – Monday 5 January 2026
Business News Today – Welcome to 2026 As we start a new year of news coverage off today, we wish all of our readers a prosperous and happy new year. The major international events unfolding as this new-year starts, may well be indicative of the disruptive year that is likely to lie ahead. Whatever the
Eskom's Ferro-chrome Tariff Deal: Symptom of a Deeper Energy Crisis in South Africa's Metals Sector
As 2025 draws to a close, Eskom's negotiations for reduced electricity tariffs with the ferro-chrome industry highlight the precarious state of South Africa's energy-intensive manufacturing. In December 2025, Eskom signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with major producers like Samancor Chrome and Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture, offering interim relief: tariffs dropping from current levels to around