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Business Chat with Stuart Scanlon from epic ERP
Data and how it is used to create better business was the key topic of our business Chat with Stuart Scanlon, MD at epic ERP. African businesses are under pressure but have also amazing resilience, and we unpacked a bit of how that looks in our discussion today. Key Quotes from Stuart: “The one part
Impact of IoT on Logistics in Africa
The logistics industry in Africa is a large sector, that is estimated to employ around 2,5 million people directly while an additional million jobs are created by the industries that supply services and products to the industry. The industry is, however, not without its challenges, with infrastructure issues such as roads and ports are often
Breaking News Today – Friday 23 May 2025
Business & Tech News Argentinian Economy Flying: The economic reforms and government spending cuts introduced by President Javier Mille are showing amazing economic results. Retail sales in Argentina increased by a remarkable 86.7% in March 2025, compared to the same period a year earlier, at current prices, marking an acceleration from the 80.7% growth seen
Breaking News Today – Thursday 22 May 2025
Business & Tech News Lenovo Profit Lower than Expected: Lenovo, the world's largest personal computer manufacturer, on Thursday reported a worse-than-expected 64% fall in fourth-quarter profit, which it said was mostly due to a non-cash decline in the value of warrants. The Chinese group reported revenue of $16.98 billion for the quarter ended March 31,
Test Drive – The new BMW 1 Series
With a dynamic design presence, a completely revised drive portfolio and extensively improved chassis technology, the new BMW 1 Series has sharpened its profile in its fourth iteration, and exudes the confidence of the sportiest vehicle in the competitive environment. The new highly efficient engines and a production process designed to conserve resources and prioritise
South African National Budget Summary – 21 May 2025
South African National Budget Summary – 21 May 2025 There was not much wiggle room left in the tax department for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, and this has resulted in a situation, where in his third attempt at setting the national budget down in a passable form, the finance minister appears to be simply kicking
Breaking News Today – Wednesday 21 May 2025
Business & Tech News South African Budget Day – Third time Lucky? Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will be walking a tightrope, as he tables the third iteration of the national budget in the South African Parliament in Cape Town later today. The failure of the finance ministry to get consensus about an acceptable budget within
Vodacom Cuts Trade Incentives for Retail Sales Staff
Mobile operator Vodacom, currently operates around 240 retail stores in South Africa, including company-owned and franchise stores like Vodacom4U and Vodacom Shop. Prior to 1 April 2025, (and no this is not an April Fools story) there were multiple incentives for Vodacom store sales staff, which were provided directly to salespeople, from suppliers, for selling
Breaking News Today – Tuesday 20 May 2025
Business & Tech News Online Egyptian Vehicle Sales Platform in New Fund Raise: The online – Used vehicle selling platform in Egypt, Sylndr has raised $15.7 million in a series- A funding round, with plans to expand its offering into vehicle financing, vehicle insurance and expanding its network to include tools for dealers. The round was
Business Chat – Building Staff Capital in Your Business
Interview with Angela McMean – Braintree This week I spoke to IT industry specialist and Vice President of Human Capital at Tech group BrainTree, and had a meaningful discussion about the value of mentorship, human capital as part of your company brand value and developing safe space for all. Its certainly worth a listen if
Innovation in Recruitment – Helping Close Africa’s Skills Gap
Recruitment is busy undergoing a period of rapid change, with technology playing a big role in new recruitment platforms and processes. Several new start-ups have appeared on the horizon in the last decade or less, that have taken a completely new spin on effective recruitment and are turning the industry on its head. The recruitment
Advances in Last-Mile Delivery in Africa
Background to Last-Mile Market in Africa Africa’s last-mile delivery sector is undergoing a multiple level transformation process, driven by changes in rapid urbanization, a booming e-commerce industry, and innovative technological advancements. As the continent’s population grows—projected to reach 2 billion by 2050—and over 60% of Africans are expected to live in urban areas by 2030,
Breaking News Today – Monday 19 May 2025
Business & Tech News Retail Sales & Home Prices down in China: China's retail sales increased by 5.1% year-on-year for April 2025, moderating from March's 1-year high of 5.9% and missing market estimates of 5.5%. The slowdown comes amid weak domestic consumption, as households remained cautious due to economic uncertainty, sluggish income growth, and concerns
AI Skills Development in Africa – New Report Findings Revealed
With Africa's digital economy set to grow from 5.2% of GDP in 2025, to 8.5% by 2030 and the South African digital economy, estimated to be between 15%-20% of the country's GDP, it stands to reason that a great part of this growth is anticipated to be around new AI developments. Having said that, there
Today Is Tax Freedom Day in South Africa – 16 May 2025
As the South African minister of finance, Enoch Godongwana, currently mulls over his third attempt to create a passable national budget, he could do well to take into cognisance why there is such an outcry in the country regarding the high level of taxes. The Free Market Foundation (FMF) has announced today, 16 May 2025,
Breaking News Today – Friday 16 May 2025
Business & Tech News Ethiopia Cashes in on Coffee Prices: The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) revealed that the country had set a new record income from Coffee Exports with a $1.868 billion total recorded over the past 10-month period alone. The Director General of ECTA, director-general, Adugna Debela, indicated that more than 354,000
Optimising Supply Chains with AI: Addressing Africa’s Challenges
Africa’s supply chains have similar challenges to many faced globally, however, the lack of infrastructure, connectivity, and reliable supply presents unique challenges, from fragmented logistics networks to unpredictable demand and environmental pressures. These hurdles often lead to inefficiencies and often increased costs, while delays such as recent port congestion and poor cargo management technology in
Blockchain Technology in African Logistics: Transforming Supply Chains
Blockchain technology is playing a role in reshaping logistics globally, and Africa is no exception. By providing a decentralized, transparent, and secure ledger, blockchain addresses longstanding challenges in African logistics, such as inefficiencies, lack of transparency, and high costs. With the continent’s logistics market valued at $150 billion and growing, blockchain’s ability to streamline processes
Breaking News Today – Thursday 15 May 2025
Business & Tech News AI Infrastructure Investment Spike: CoreWeave, the Nvidia-backed tech company, will be looking to spend between $20 -$23 billion on new AI infrastructure and data center capacity, the company said on Wednesday. They are targeting the growing demand for high-end data processing capacity from clients, including Microsoft. The big spending plan, however,
Epson CO-W01 Digital Projector Review:
As a tech product aficionado, I’m always on the lookout for gadgets that balance performance, affordability, and versatility. The Epson CO-W01 WXGA digital projector, available in South Africa for around the R8000 mark with some online discounts around the R7700 mark, promises to deliver for both home entertainment and business use. After putting it through