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Leading ICT Group Altron achieves significant Microsoft designation milestone
Altron, a prominent information and communication technology group based in South Africa, has reached a notable milestone by attaining all six Microsoft Solutions Partner designations in Africa. This achievement aligns with the Group's recently declared ambition to establish itself as the leading platform and IT services provider in its chosen markets. This accomplishment reinforces Altron's
NEXT176 invests R27 Million in SA start-up JOBJACK to empower job seekers and cut costs of job hunting
NEXT176, a venture business with strategic backing from Old Mutual, has unveiled a R27 million investment in JOBJACK, a dynamic South African tech start-up at the forefront of reshaping entry-level recruitment. JOBJACK is poised to revolutionize the job market in South Africa by tackling issues of access and affordability for job seekers. By eliminating costs
Kenyan President Ruto Defends Controversial Debt Reduction Measures Amidst Economic Turmoil
In a bold move to address Kenya's mounting economic challenges, President William Ruto has staunchly defended his administration's efforts to cut "unnecessary" public debt. This comes amid public outcry over the removal of subsidies and the implementation of new taxes, with Finance Minister Njuguna Ndung'u acknowledging the country's "difficult financial position." Facing a trifecta of
Mercedes-Benz: Luxury in the automotive industry
Mercedes, short for Mercedes-Benz, is a well-known and respected brand in the automotive industry. Mercedes-Benz is a German automobile manufacturer and a division of the Daimler AG company. The brand is known for producing a wide range of high-quality vehicles, including luxury cars, trucks, and buses. Here are some key points about Mercedes-Benz: History: Mercedes-Benz
Why energy efficiency compliance builds business trust
As much as businesses want to become more energy efficient, the reality is that South Africa is a challenging environment in which to do so. Most organisations are dependent on Eskom for their power, and while UPS/inverters, generators and solar solutions are available to ensure operations can continue amid load-shedding, they are costly. It should
South Africa's Uphill Battle: Struggling to Meet 2030 Emissions Goals
South Africa will fail to meet its binding carbon emissions reduction targets for 2030 under the Paris climate agreement, according to confirmation from three senior government officials. South Africa had pledged to cut emissions to between 350-420 million metric tons by 2030, down from 442 million in 2020. This hinged on decommissioning eight coal power
Uber introduces electric vehicle-based service in South Africa
Uber has made an announcement that it will be soon launching its first electric vehicle-based service in South Africa over the next few months. Previously called Uber Connect, Uber Package enables users to book same-day pickup and delivery of a package within a single geographical area. From December 2023, the company will be switching vehicles
The EnergyDRIVE project introduced children from different provinces to renewable energy
South Africa’s large renewable energy facilities are in fairly remote and rural parts of the country. This means they are not constantly in the public eye, but also that they have the potential to help make rural communities more aware of renewable energy and the issues that drive it. Turning this potential into reality was
Ford to invest R5bn in SA to produce the first-ever hybrid electric vehicle
Ford Motor Company has announced a R5.2 billion investment in its Silverton, South Africa assembly plant to produce the first-ever Ranger plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The investment aims to make Ford's South African operations entirely energy self-sufficient by 2025. Ford also revealed plans to launch nine new models in South Africa over the next
Experian and MTN’s Chenosis announce a partnership to drive financial inclusion in South Africa
In a groundbreaking collaboration, one of South Africa's major credit bureaus, Experian, has partnered with Chenosis, which is a cross-industry Application Programming Interface (API) marketplace and an MTN Platform Company, in order to harness data for advancing financial inclusion in the country. Despite an estimated 25 million credit-active consumers in South Africa, over 20% of
Standard Bank provides facility to combat climate change and improve the lives of rural communities
Standard Bank has recently finalised an agreement to provide financial support to The African Stove Company (TASC) for what is believed to be South Africa's first carbon credit project designed to combat climate change while simultaneously generating positive social impacts in rural areas. This funding facility is aimed at supporting TASC's socially-oriented initiatives. TASC generates
Vodacom has the best deals and more with up to 75% off this Black November
It’s Black November and Vodacom will be offering amazing discounts on everything customers need to stay connected! Whether they are working from home, studying online, gaming or streaming the hottest shows, Vodacom has the right deal for it. Customers can save up to 75% on fixed, home and mobile connectivity deals, and get new offers
The move to hybrid and multi-cloud environments is not a technology destination but genuine business transformation
It's virtually impossible to find a business that doesn't have some degree of involvement with the cloud or hasn't incorporated cloud strategies into its operations. The cloud has undoubtedly revolutionised the business landscape, but it's important to recognise that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. What works best for one business may not be ideal for
WeWork files for bankruptcy
WeWork, the office-sharing company backed by SoftBank, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States after its business model was upended by remote work trends. The filing represents an admission by key investor SoftBank that WeWork's survival depends on using bankruptcy to renegotiate costly leases. SoftBank owns approximately 60% of WeWork. According to
Job cuts looming at Impala Platinum
Facing declining platinum group metals (PGM) prices, Impala Platinum (Implats) has started offering voluntary severance packages to employees at its South African mining operations. The job cut program began last month at Implats' headquarters and has now expanded to its Rustenburg mining complex, according to company spokesperson Johan Theron. The extent of potential job losses
Clientèle and 1Life announce merger
JSE-listed life insurer Clientèle announced plans to acquire competitor 1Life Insurance Limited from Telesure Investment Holdings (TIH) in an all-share deal worth R1.91 billion. Under the agreement, Clientèle will exchange 26% of its issued share capital to complete the purchase of 1Life. Post-acquisition, TIH will be granted board representation at Clientèle with two director appointments.
$900 million in 8 days for SA’s richest man, Johann Rupert
South African billionaire Johann Rupert has seen his net worth skyrocket by $900 million in just over a week, cementing his position as one of Africa's wealthiest individuals. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which tracks the fortunes of the world's richest people, the chairman of Compagnie Financiere Rupert is now worth $11.2 billion. This
Vox and 3CX Embrace Nymbis Cloud Technologies' Virtual Data Centre Infrastructure
Leading telecoms provider, Vox, sought an affordable, agile, and scalable virtual data centre solution to enhance its 3CX business telephony offering. The new virtual data centre had to offer robust redundancy and fail-over capabilities while adapting to evolving customer and market demands, as highlighted by Natalie van der Merwe, Head of Telephony at Vox. While
What is a ‘regenerative business’? – Insights from Kearney report
Only 40% of global businesses have effectively implemented a regenerative culture, and 45% are already operating a regenerative supply chain. Over half (53%) of global businesses in the retail sector are operating regeneratively. Analysis from global consultancy Kearney has found that over half (56%) of executives say their current business transformations aren’t working. Despite businesses
Clicks to Fakes: The Impact of Social Media on Counterfeiting
As social media platforms become the new marketplaces, the line between authentic and counterfeit blurs. How do we navigate this brave new world of fakes and forge a path for genuine products? Jason Govender, Candidate Attorney, and Jarred West, Partner at Spoor & Fisher explore the intricate web of counterfeit sales on social media and