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HONOR DRIVES DIGITAL INCLUSION WITH “CODE WITH HONOR” FOR YOUNG GIRLS IN ICT
Commitment to Digital Inclusion Global technology brand HONOR demonstrated its commitment to digital inclusion and community empowerment through the Code with HONOR event. HONOR hosted the event at its Johannesburg offices to celebrate International Girls in ICT Day on April 24, 2025. Stakeholders from government, industry, and civil society gathered to inspire and empower young
Breaking News Today – Wednesday 30 April 2025
Business & Tech News Toyota Announces Waymo Partnership: Global Auto giant, Toyota, has announced the creation of a new partnership with U.S. autonomous driving technology company Waymo earlier today. Toyota has expressed its intention to develop autonomous vehicles as a priority for future company developments for some time, making the new partnership a good alignment.
Business School – How to Improve Your Company's Website's SEO for Better Search Rankings
As competition in almost every sector and service grows daily, one of the clear ways to set your company, its products, and services above your competition is to ensure that your website is optimised for higher rankings in web search engines. This will always give you a competitive edge, and while it may take
Business Chat Podcast – Getting Your Firm Legally Sorted
Business Chat with Eitan Stern, Founder of Legalese We chatted to Entrepreneur and founder of Legalese, Eitan Stern, about the potholes to avoid in getting your business legally compliant. Key Quotes from Eitan: Protecting Your Brand “There's a lot of good will that we associate with the brands around us. You know, while ideas can't
Rwanda’s Tech Journey: Bridging Gaps, Breaking Limits for SMEs
Rwanda’s Tech Journey: Bridging Gaps, Breaking Limits for SMEs One of the most notable countries making headlines in terms of technology And SMEs in African is undoubtably Rwanda. Rwanda is gaining its spotlight and popularity as one of Africa's fastest developing and innovative countries, and through its creative partnerships, the Country is making progress in digital
Breaking News Today – Tuesday 29 April 2025
Business & Tech News Alibaba Launches Qwen 3 AI Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group, launched its new AI model Qwen 3 today in a move that highlights increasing competition in the Chinese Tech sector. Qwen3 is an upgraded version of its flagship artificial intelligence model that introduces new hybrid reasoning capabilities. Alibaba's newest release, reportedly merges
South African wine exporters brace for Trump tariffs
As South African exporters navigate an increasingly tough and sometimes hostile global trade environment, new tariffs introduced by the Trump administration threaten to disrupt one of the country’s most valuable export markets, wine. Size of the Wine Export Market South Africa is one of the top three wine export destinations and the US market has
Business and Tech News Update
Ethio Telecom IPO Raises 3.2 Billion Birr Nigeria Fines Meta $220 Million for Privacy Breach xAI Seeks $20 Billion Funding Round Huawei Develops Advanced AI Chip to Rival Nvidia Toyota Considers $42 Billion Buyout of Key Supplier Apple and Meta Face EU Fines, Sparking Tech Backlash Trump’s Tariffs Trigger Wave of Lawsuits Tech Stocks Rally
Economic Growth Plan for South Africa in 2025
The sudden reversal of the proposed 0,5% VAT increase this past week in South Africa is a small but significant victory for the bulk of the consumers in the country. However, it reveals a stunning lack of cognizance by the ruling administration and particularly the Finance Ministry as to the financial burden the government has
Global Fashion Crises – and it's not Style or Cut
Between 10% and 40% of all garments produced annually across the globe remain unsold, while every second, a garbage truck’s worth of textiles is burned or landfilled. This mind-staggering statistic is a reflection of the $425B global overstock problem in fashion. FARO, a South African AI-powered start-up, is addressing this issue by helping global brands
Big 5 South Africa Impact Awards – Finalist Announcement
The 51 finalists for the 3rd edition of the Big 5 South Africa Impact Awards have officially been revealed. Celebrating excellence across the built environment, Big 5 South Africa Impact Awards set out to honour the commitment, skill and vision that continue to shape cities and uplift communities, championing projects that promote sustainable design and
MTN Suffers Cyber Attack Breach
Late on April 24, 2025, MTN Group, Africa's largest mobile operator, reported a cybersecurity incident that resulted in unauthorized access to the personal information of some customers in specific markets. Key Details of the Breach: Response Actions: Claim of Responsibility: An unknown third party claimed responsibility for accessing the data, but no specific group or
Breaking News Today – Friday 25 April 2025
Business & Tech News Tanzania Halts all Agricultural Imports from South Africa and Malawi Yesterday (24 April) saw an escalation of a regional trade war with Tanzania banning the entry of all agricultural imports from Malawi and South Africa in response to what it sees as restrictions on some of its exports. South Africa has,
10G Broadband Network Launch in China: Analysis and Implications
Launch of China’s 10G Broadband Network China has launched the world’s first commercial 10-Gigabit (10G) broadband network in Sunan County, Hebei Province, with a significant deployment in Xiong’an New Area, a high-tech city being developed as a smart metropolis. The initiative, a collaboration between Huawei and state-owned China Unicom, went live on 20 April 2025.
Breaking News Today – Thursday 24 April 2025
Business & Tech News VAT About-Turn Chaos in South Africa In a remarkable about-turn, South African National Treasury announced this morning (24 April) that the Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, will “shortly” introduce the Rates and Monetary Amounts and the Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill, which will propose to maintain the Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate at
Business Chat – With Joshua Raphael of Parket
Must listen-to Business Chat Podcast for Entrepreneurs If you are an entrepreneur, or have the longing to be one, this is one interview you should listen to. Joshua Raphael of Parket spoke to me about his journey in building the parking tech company Parket and the determination and perseverance required for success. It's truly an
ACCELERA DIGITAL GROUP (ADG) NAMED GOOGLE CLOUD PARTNER OF THE YEAR FOR AFRICA
Accelera Digital Group (ADG) is celebrating an incredible achievement in 2025, having been named the Google Cloud Partner of the Year for Africa. This prestigious award highlights ADG’s dedication to delivering transformative, cloud-based solutions that are reshaping Africa’s digital landscape. It is also testament to the company’s commitment in advancing digital transformation and positioning Africa
Fueling Growth: How Technology and Businesses Are Transforming Tanzania
Tanzania is embracing a transformative era powered by science, ICT, and digital innovation. This shift presents incredible opportunities for the nation’s youth, investors, Businesses and small and medium enterprises SMEs, creating a wave of progress that is as inspiring as it is promising. Empowering Youth Through Technology The digital economy is unlocking new pathways for
How to Make Your African Start-up Bankable
Why Bankability Matters for African Start-ups Bankability can be a lifeline for African start-ups, with business owners being able to access funds, often the catalyst needed to unlock opportunities for growth, new market expansion, or product scaling. Beyond securing funding, it has the added benefit of enhancing your business credibility, fostering trust among stakeholders such
Breaking News Today – Wednesday 23 April 2025
Business & Tech News Trump Tariff De-escalation Welcomed The US administration has signaled a softer stance on the U.S.-China trade war, with President Trump saying the current 145% tariffs on Chinese imports will come down "substantially" after a deal is reached. "It will come down substantially, but it won't be zero," Trump said in the