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Tata Adds the Nexon and Sierra to Its SA Line-Up
Tata is expanding its South African passenger car plans with two additional SUVs set to arrive within the year. After re-entering the local market with four models spanning a hatchback, coupé, crossover and SUV, the Indian automaker has confirmed that the Nexon and Sierra will join its product portfolio as part of the next phase
BMW Group posts modest sales growth in 2025
BMW Group closed 2025 with steady global sales and a clear shift towards electrified models. The company delivered 2,463,715 vehicles worldwide, a 0.5% increase compared to 2024. Electrified deliveries rose 8.3% year-on-year to 642,087 units, supported by 442,072 fully electric vehicle sales across global markets. Electrified models made up 26% of total group deliveries, while
Vodacom Named Africa’s Top Employer for a Third Consecutive Year
Vodacom Group has again taken the top spot as Africa’s number one employer, securing a third consecutive certification from the Top Employers Institute. The recognition strengthens the company’s position in the race for scarce digital talent, as telecoms groups build deeper skills pipelines, stronger leadership benches, and higher retention across multiple African markets. This year’s
Amazon Kuiper Wins NCC Permit to Launch Satellite Internet in Nigeria
Nigeria’s satellite internet market is preparing for a major new entrant. Amazon has received a seven-year landing permit from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The approval clears Project Kuiper to start providing broadband services from February 2026. The NCC said the authorisation follows international regulatory standards. It also supports Nigeria’s plan to widen broadband delivery
South Africa Has been Taken Off the EU High Risk List
South Africa has been formally removed from the European Union’s list of High-Risk Third Country Jurisdictions, a change the National Treasury says will ease compliance pressure with Europe and support smoother trade, investment and cross-border payments. Treasury welcomed the decision, which follows South Africa’s exit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist and the
Akrake Targets End Of January 2026 Start for Benin’s Seme Field
Rex International’s indirect subsidiary, Akrake Petroleum, expects to start production at the Seme offshore field in Benin by the end of January 2026, the company said on Monday, Jan. 12. The operator moved the schedule after it missed its earlier target of starting before the end of 2025. Drilling and Facilities in Place Akrake will
Volvo recalls 372 EX30 electric vehicles in South Africa
South Africa’s National Consumer Commission has confirmed that Volvo Car South Africa is recalling 372 Volvo EX30 electric vehicles sold locally. The recall affects single-motor extended-range and twin-motor performance models from the 2024 to 2026 model years. Volvo says the action relates to a potential issue with the high-voltage battery, which in rare cases may
OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Health
OpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT Health tab, offering users a dedicated space to ask health-related questions, upload medical records and connect wellness apps such as Apple Health and MyFitnessPal. The move formalises one of ChatGPT’s most widely used functions. According to OpenAI, more than 230 million people globally ask health- and wellness-related questions on
Mukuru and Travelex Partner to Broaden Cash Payout Options in South Africa
Mukuru has partnered with Travelex to expand cash payout options for remittance customers across South Africa. The partnership strengthens access to secure and convenient withdrawal points nationwide. Expanding the Payout Network Through the agreement, Travelex becomes an additional payout channel within Mukuru’s network. Customers can now collect funds at any of Travelex’s 46 branches across
OADC Clears Regulatory Hurdle for Expansion
Open Access Data Centres (OADC) plans to expand its footprint in South Africa after receiving regulatory clearance from the South Africa Competition Commission last week. Part of the WIOCC Group, the company is stepping up investment in a market valued at about $580 million, according to Mordor Intelligence. Acquisition of NTT Data Facilities The transaction
DStv Secures Channels Following Canal+ Warner Bros. Discovery Agreement
DStv’s parent, Groupe Canal+, has secured a last-minute deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, ending weeks of uncertainty and ensuring that 12 channels remain on the DStv line-up. Agreement Covers Africa and Parts of Europe Canal+ confirmed on Wednesday that the deal spans South Africa, the wider African market and several European territories where it operates.
Kinshasa Signs Electric Transport Agreement with Vingroup
The municipal authorities of Kinshasa have entered into a memorandum of understanding with Vietnam’s Vingroup and local partner Exposure SARL to introduce electric vehicles into the city’s transport system. Under the agreement, vehicles will be supplied by VinFast, Vingroup’s automotive subsidiary, alongside the rollout of charging infrastructure and the establishment of maintenance and repair facilities
Netflix Enters AFCON Coverage With New Football Show
Netflix has expanded its African content slate by launching its first daily highlights programme focused on the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), taking a cautious step into sports related programming on the continent. The initiative excludes live match coverage but points to a bigger shift in Netflix’s content strategy. Sport now features more prominently where
Integrated use of AI in media: Is AI Use a Betrayal of Audiences?
By Oratile Modiragale We find ourselves in the midst of the rapid technological advancements of Fourth Industrial Revolution where the biological, digital and physical worlds have blended. With this, the use of AI becomes weaved into our daily lives in more ways than we had anticipated. Many individuals and businesses had come to a split
Marketer in Africa – Profile
Business Tech Africa brings a spotlight on Marketers in Africa doing interesting things with interesting marketing approaches. Our first Marketer profile is of a marketer with deep international experiences – Koji Sekiguchi – Head of Marketing: Sony Middle East and Africa Overview of Koji’s career journey with Sony – Where did it all begin? My
Critical Insights on AI Adoption for 2026
Article penned by Andrew Bourne, Regional Head at Zoho Southern Africa As 2025 draws to a close, African businesses can look back on one of the most pivotal years in AI adoption to date. Across South Africa, Lagos, and Nairobi, organisations tested, deployed, and learned from AI at pace. Some thrived. Others stumbled. But the
Ghana Bets on Telecoms to Deliver One Million Coders
Ghana is expanding its mix of local and international partners to accelerate its digital skills agenda. Instead of relying only on public institutions, authorities are working with technology firms to deliver the programme at scale. Partners include Code Racoon, TikTok, Cisco, TECHAiDE, Google, Huawei, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services. Telecel and MTN Anchor the One
Vodacom Announces Above Inflation Increases
Vodacom South Africa has informed its post-paid customers that it will implement above-inflation price increases, attributing the move to rising network management expenses and broader inflationary pressures. The company said that, from 1 February, all contract packages will see a price adjustment, resulting in an average total bill increase of 4.7%. Device and hardware fees,
Telecel Faso Pushes 300-Site Network Upgrade Across Burkina Faso
Telecel Faso has begun deploying 300 new telecom sites across Burkina Faso under a government programme aimed at extending services to 750 underserved areas. The initiative supports national efforts to close connectivity gaps while giving Telecel an opportunity to regain traction in a market long dominated by Orange and Moov Africa. Government Engagement and Deployment
Standard Bank Funds Safaricom’s Ethiopia Expansion
Standard Bank has extended $138 million (R3.1 billion) in funding to Safaricom Telecommunications to advance the Kenyan operator’s investment in its Ethiopian business. The bank served as sole arranger, lender and facility agent for Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC (STEP), while also providing advisory support on the transaction. The capital will accelerate Safaricom’s rollout of digital