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NotebookLM’s Audio Overviews Now Available in 50+ Languages
For all the aspiring or existing podcasters out there who want to appeal to a wider audience, or for those studying that need to get audio outputs of documents, in their own language, a great tool to go and look at is NotebookLM. AI tools are becoming the go-to solution to support how they study,
Breaking News Today – Thursday 7 May 2025
Business & Tech News US Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged While Stocks Surge on Trade Deal Announcement: US stock futures surged today following a message from President Donald Trump on Truth Social, announcing that there would be a news conference later today to announce a deal with a “big” country, which is speculated to be the
MTN’S BOLD MOVE: $5 SMARTPHONES TO EXPAND 4G ACCESS ACROSS SOUTH AFRICA
MTN South Africa’s Big Step to Improve Connectivity MTN South Africa is making it easier for people to access faster internet by offering 4G smartphones for just $5. This effort aims to help people upgrade from old 2G and 3G phones to newer 4G technology. Why This Really Matters Although MTN’s 4G network covers most
BMW X3 – Car of the Year 2025
BMW Group South Africa has announced that the stylish BMW X3 has been named the 2025 South African Car of the Year (COTY), recognising the strength of the locally produced BMW X3 in the automotive segment in South Africa. Now in its 39th year, the South African Car of the Year Awards are hosted by
Business School – Understanding Consumer Segmentation
In this article, we will discuss how high-quality data and thoughtful market research can help your business with consumer segmentation and why this is important for your business. What is consumer segmentation? Segmentation is a key market strategy and research process that helps businesses understand who their clients are or who their prospective clients are,
Zoho Launches AI Low-Code Development Platform
Zoho has this week announced the launch of new services and features within Zoho Creator, the company's low-code application development platform. The new tools offer AI capabilities that offer real-time, practical, and secure advantages to business users. No-code Voice Prompted App Building Zoho Creator's new AI assistant, CoCreator, enables users to build no-code apps with
Breaking News Today – Wednesday 7 May 2025
Business & Tech News Reddit Redacts Bot Research with Human Intervention: Reddit has responded to an event last week where a research group deployed a massive Bot attack on its platform. Yesterday, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman shared a post that said Reddit would start working with “various third-party services” to verify a user’s humanity. This represents a
Global Shipping Industry is in Uncharted Waters
The current situation with Houthi attacks on the Suez Canal shipping traffic is the second occasion within a period of only three years that shipping traffic has been interrupted severely. In March 2021, the cargo ship – Ever Given, an Ultra Large Container Vessel operated by Taiwanese container line Evergreen, ran aground and blocked the
Innovative Royal Investment Offering
As far as Investment innovation goes, the new market entry from King Alexander, an off shoot of King Price, definitely fits the definition. The new linked investment service provider (LISP) has been developed with a plan to revolutionise the investment space for private individuals, certainly as far as theie fee structure is concerned. The new
Top 2025 Technology Trends in Nigeria’s Manufacturing and Communications Sectors
Digital Transformation Reshaping Industries As Nigeria embraces digital transformation, 2025 marks a breakthrough year for the manufacturing and communications sectors. Advancements in technology are not only changing large industries, but they are also creating valuable opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and tech startups. From AI-driven automation to renewable energy and 5G expansion, these
Breaking News Today – Tuesday 6 May 2025
Business & Tech News OpenAI to remain Non-Profit: The board of OpenAI has made the decision to keep the company as a non-profit entity after several months of driving a plan to convert itself into a for-profit business. The move had been challenged in court by Elon Musk and by several senior ex-OpenAI employees who
AFRICA’S TECH INSPIRATION BEGINS HERE: MARA PHONES IN RWANDA
A Bold Step Toward Technological Independence Mara Phones, Africa’s pioneering smartphone manufacturer, has placed Rwanda at the heart of digital innovation with its Kigali-based factory. Since its launch in 2019, the company has been driving technological independence, economic empowerment, and digital progress across the continent. True "Made in Africa" Smartphones Unlike companies that merely assemble
Distortions of Economic Growth Across the African Continent
A Breakdown of GDP in Africa While Africa’s GDP growth slowed from 4.2% in 2022 to 3.1% in 2023 due to global and regional shocks, it did see a rebound in 2024 to hit 3.8% growth. This topline number, however, does not paint a detailed picture. While in comparison to global GDP growth, the 3,8%
Breaking News Today – Monday 5 May 2025
Business & Tech News Gold Fields Finalises Gold Road Buyout: After a boardroom spat between the two companies in March with a buyout offer that was rejected, South Africa's Gold Fields is now set to acquire Gold Road Resources, in a new deal valuing the Australian miner's equity at A$3.7 billion ($2.39 billion). Gold Road announced the
The Current State of Logistics in Africa: Developments, Challenges, and Growth Potential
African Logistics Sector Key Statistics Africa’s logistics sector is at a pivotal moment, with massive infrastructure challenges requiring extensive transformation and technological innovation. Infrastructure investments and regional integration initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) need to kick into gear as the continent’s economies diversify and its population grows. logistics is becoming a
BOTSWANA’S INNOVATION SURGE: TECH, CONNECTIVITY, AND SMES
Botswana is becoming a digital-first economy. Investments in infrastructure, innovation, and technology continue to drive this shift. As broadband expansion and AI-powered banking take hold, Botswana is embracing a future built on connectivity and innovation. These advancements create new opportunities for SMEs, which remain essential to economic growth. SmartBots Strategy: Expanding Digital Access for SMEs
Tech Talk Podcast – Featuring Let's Create Founder Alex de Bryn
Business Tech Africa's editor, Greg Stewart, spoke with Alex De Bryn, Co-Founder of innovative SaaS development company, Lets-Create, who has the ambitious goal of becoming a new South African Unicorn and driving SaaS developments without the need for funding: Take a listen to our most interesting conversation and discover great Tech start-up insights here: Key
Breaking News Today – Friday 2 May 2025
Business & Tech News Defence Tech Start-up, Mach, in Massive Funding Raise: Defence-tech Start-up, Mach Industries, is reported to be closing on a new $100 million financing deal that is being co-led by new investor Khosla and existing investor Bedrock Capital. The new funding round will set the tech group’s value at the $470 million
Driving Digital Progress: The Impact of African Women with Global ICT Insights
Every year, International Girls in ICT Day celebrates the power of inclusion and the importance of ensuring girls and young women play a meaningful role in shaping the future of technology. Across Africa, the tech landscape is shifting, and at its core are women who are blending international insight with local action, stepping into ICT
Business School – How to Master the Art of Social Media Marketing
In a global market where product and service differentiation is often quite difficult to establish, it is often only a price or feature differential that distinguishes one product from another. Another. This is why building a reputable and recognisable brand with clear brand attributes becomes a significant advantage. Social media marketing can transform small to