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Tech Talk – 5G landscape and Future
In the latest episode of Tech Talk, Greg Stewart hosts Fran Heeran, Global Vice President for Global Telecommunications at Red Hat, to delve into the current landscape and future of 5G technology. The discussion highlights that while 5G has been the fastest adopted mobile technology globally, its rollout in Africa remains primarily urban, with significant
Breaking News Today – Tuesday 26 August 2025
Business & Tech News Trump Seeks to Fire Federal Reserve Governor In an ongoing battle between the US President Donald Trump, and the Federal Reserve, Trump has said he will seek to remove the Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook with immediate effect. In an announcement made on his social media platform Truth Social late yesterday,
5G Developments in Africa – Hype or Hope
Some of the previous predictions and forecasts of the impact of 5G mobile technology, on developing nations in Africa should now perhaps be viewed with some scepticism. The popular view held by many protagonists of 5G technology held that its impact was likely to be profound with 5G – or the fifth generation of mobile
Breaking News Today- Monday 25 August 2025
Business & Tech News German Economic Growth Stalls in Q2 Europ's largest economy, Germany, saw its economy deflate by 0.3% in the second quarter of 2025, compared with the previous quarter, official data showed a significantly worse performance than was initially reported as tensions with the U.S. over tariffs simmered. In a preliminary report at
Mastering E-commerce in 2025: Trends and tools for online retail success
The African e-commerce market has shown steady growth, driven by growing levels of 3G to 5G connectivity and reducing smartphone prices, as well as an array of new digital payment solutions. Based on aggregated data from reliable sources, the market value was approximately US$39.9 billion in 2023, rising to US$44 billion in 2024, reflecting a
Breaking News Today- Friday 22 August 2025
Business & Tech News Botswana Interest Rate Held Steady Botswana’s central bank continued holding its stable interest rate policy, and left its monetary policy rate unchanged at 1.90% yesterday. This marked the sixth consecutive meeting without adjustments, citing upside risks to the inflation outlook in a struggling domestic economy. Inflation in the Southern African nation is
Business Chat – The Business Brand Building Opportunity in Podcasts
In this episode, we delve into the dynamic world of podcasting across the globe and specifically in South Africa, exploring its rapid growth and the factors driving this digital revolution. Discover how local creators are harnessing the power of storytelling to reach global audiences, and learn about the unique challenges and opportunities within this vibrant
Breaking News Today – Thursday 21 August 2025
Business & Tech News Kenya To Seek Dollar Loan Conversion to Yuan According to several reports, Kenya is in the process of discussions with China, that would see the country convert a dollar based loan into Chinese yuan. This was reportedly confirmed by an insider in the Kenyan Finance ministry. The Loan was utilised for
South Africa's Consumer Inflation Up in July
The latest Stats SA data released today indicates that the consumer inflation index or CPI, saw an increased to 3,5% in July, up from 3,0% in June. This marks the highest CPI rate since September 2024, when it was at 3,8%. The Month-on-month increase from June 2025 to July 2025 came in at an average increase
Business School – High Impact Low-Cost Brand Strategies
Marketing Lesson – How to Create High-impact, low-cost strategies for brand visibility In today's competitive landscape, small businesses and startups often face the daunting challenge of building brand visibility without the luxury of hefty marketing budgets. Traditional advertising avenues like TV advertising or billboards can ramp up costs quickly, without any guarantee of return. Advertising
Breaking News Today – Wednesday 20 August 2025
Business & Tech News Australian Mining House in Major Malawian Rare Earth Investment Lindian Resources announced a final investment decision for the construction of its Kangankunde rare earths mine in Malawi this morning. The funding, which includes a 20 million loan from Iluka Resources,follows a capital raise of US $59 million through a share placement,
Is AI Mankind's Finest or Final Invention?
In the annals of human history, few inventions have sparked as much fervent debate as artificial intelligence (AI). The term Artificial Intelligence was first coined by computer scientist John McCarthy in 1956, with AI evolving from theoretical musings to a ubiquitous force shaping our world. AI optimists and aficionados, hail it as mankind's finest achievement—a
Breaking News Today- Tuesday 19 August 2025
Business & Tech News South African Bank Results positive for H1 ABSA, South Africa's largest retail bank, saw double-digit growth in its half year results published yesterday. In Particular its business outside South Africa showed a 13% headline earning growth with its Africa region contributing 32% of total revenue and 34% of group earnings. All
The Role of 5G and Internet Expansion in Africa’s Digital Growth
As the African continent continues to strives to bridge the digital divide, connectivity advancements are pivotal in driving economic growth, innovation, and digital and social inclusion. With a youthful population and burgeoning tech ecosystems in hubs like Nairobi and Lagos, Africa's digital economy has been projected to contribute significantly to GDP growth, potentially reaching $180
Breaking News Today – Monday 18 August 2025
Business & Tech News Meta To be Investigated for Allowing "Sensual Chat with Children" Meta is to be investigated by US Senator Josh Hawley, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, which he says will commence a probe into whether Meta’s tech harms children, after an internal Meta memo, indicated the major
Tech Talk – WhatsApp Payment Innovation Partnerships Driving Inclusion
In this episode of Business Chat, host Greg Stewart dives into the transformative power of WhatsApp as a business platform. Joined by Ben Lindeque from Prepaid24, Jonathan Williams from Chat Inc, and Rachel Cowan from Ozow, the discussion explores how WhatsApp is revolutionising business communication and transactions in Africa. Discover how this ubiquitous app is
Talking Turkey on Tariffs and Protectionism
The Big Tariff Questions South African Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, has this week announced the possibility of South Africa raising import duties on fully imported automotive vehicles, mainly from China and India, with the view of protecting the country's own automotive manufacturing sector. Sound Familiar at all? The irony that the
Breaking News Today – Friday 15 August 2025
Business & Tech News Nigerian Government sets Ambitious GDP Growth Target Nigeria's president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has set a target of 7% annual economic growth, aiming to lift the country out of its financial struggles. In the first quarter, Nigeria's economy grew by 3.13% with an increased GDP of $243.55 billion, but the growth rate
SME's in South Africa Showing Green Shoots
With Global markets in disarray and US tariff's likely to hinder current GDP growth in South Africa further, there remains a stubborn optimism among businesses despite ongoing headwinds. Recently released retail and motor vehicle sales data from Stats SA underpins this perspective showing that the auto industry managed a 3,1% growth in June 2025 while
Breaking News Today – Thursday 14 August 2025
Business & Tech News Xiaomi Auto to Launch EV's in South Africa Xiaomi Auto, the off-shoot company of Chinese mobile tech group, now diversified into electric cars in recent years, has announced it plans to launch its EV flagship vehicle, the SU7 Ultra in South Africa. The company currently only sells its vehicles in the