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Top 3 richest countries in Africa
The wealth that exists in African countries is evident. The GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and GNI (Gross National Income) consisting of domestic and international earnings, indicates a country’s capacity to uphold a certain standard of living for its people. Here is a list of Africa’s richest countries. Nigeria Nigeria boasts the highest GDP among African
Africans will now be allowed to travel to Rwanda visa-free
All Africans will be permitted to travel visa-free to Rwanda from now on. The announcement was made yesterday, making Rwanda the latest nation on the African continent to make an announcement of this nature. The announcement is aimed at boosting free movement of people and to trade to rival Europe Schengen zone. According to data
TikTok shares SA Q4 Shopping Season data
South Africa’s festive season is a much-anticipated break from the usual monotony of everyday life. Families and friends gather under the hot summer sun to enjoy meals, social events, travelling, outdoor adventures and gift giving. For retailers and service providers, it’s the busiest time of the year as they prepare for holiday makers and revellers
Lenovo and NVIDIA announce hybrid AI solutions to help enterprises quickly adopt GenAI
Lenovo and NVIDIA have announced an expansion of their partnership with new, hybrid solutions and engineering collaboration that supports their shared vision to bring the power of generative AI to every enterprise. In close collaboration with NVIDIA, Lenovo will deliver fully integrated systems that bring AI-powered computing to everywhere data is created, from the edge
World's largest electric vehicle brand extending footprint in SA
History will soon be made in the Eastern Cape when the first all-electric vehicle brand launches in the province. The introduction of Chinese automaker BYD (Build Your Dreams) on December 1 marks another milestone in South Africa’s transition to EVs, with the Eastern Cape becoming the third province to offer the new energy vehicles after
Trend Micro: Decreasing enterprises’ cybersecurity risk through vulnerability disclosure contest
Trend Micro Incorporated, the proud owner of the Zero Day Initiative™ (ZDI), the world’s largest vendor-agnostic bug bounty programme, announced that more than $1 million in prizes were awarded at this week’s consumer-focused Pwn2Own contest in Toronto. The ZDI event pays the world’s leading freelance security researchers for the responsible discovery and disclosure of vulnerabilities
MTN SA’s network investments results in 99% availability in the Western Cape, even during loadshedding
In March this year, MTN announced the investment of R1.5billion towards network resilience programme that is aimed at warding off the negative impact and frustration caused by power cuts, theft and vandalism and help enhance network availability and stability over the long-term. The results of the investment turned out to be an improvement in network
The key to growth is creating disruptive solutions
Over the last decade, the global payments industry has undergone a profound transformation. In this period, both individuals and enterprises have shifted away from conventional cash transactions and embraced a dynamic and interlinked landscape of electronic payment solutions and complementary services. This transformation has greatly improved the accessibility of financial transactions, with innovations such as
Black Friday 2023: General dealers and clothing retailers to get a R24 billion boost
According to new research conducted by the Bureau of Market Research (BMR) on behalf of Capital Connect, the Black Friday season is expected to create additional retail turnover of R26.6 billion for South African retailers in 2023, with the possibility of creating some 150,000 job opportunities across the South African economy, most of them temporary
Adbot partners with MTN Nigeria to boost SMEs
South African startup Adbot has partnered with MTN Nigeria with the aim of revolutionizing advertising in the region through its AI-powered ad management to small businesses. This is Adbot’s first expansion outside South Africa. The partnership supports MTN’s mission to accelerate SME growth through digital channels. MTN Nigeria chief enterprise business officer Lynda Saint-Nwafor said
Bolt Kenya’s operating licence officially renewed
Bolt Kenya’s operating licence has officially been renewed. This is according to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) of Kenya. The change comes after Bolt proactively suspended its controversial 5% booking fee, demonstrating a willingness to resolve concerns around commission charges. The renewing of Bolt Kenya’s license was previously declined because of citing issues
Fuel price drop for South Africans
South African motorists can look forward to some good news as fuel prices are set to decrease. This comes as citizens have been grappling with rising economic challenges. Motorists in South Africa last had relief from ever growing petrol prices in July this year. Today, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) announced the
The New Era of AI
The AI takeover has arrived, and it is here to stay. Microsoft held an AI event at the Sandton Convention Centre today. The focus of the event was on the transformative potential of AI in shaping the future of innovation. The event kicked off with a sizzling performance by the esteemed Ndlovu Youth Choir followed
The inescapable link between ongoing learning and success in online trading
The world of online trading is in a constant state of evolution – arguably more so than its counterparts. Factors such as technological developments, political events, socioeconomic realities, and the rate of innovation all have the potential to impact the outlook of the industry. These factors play out within the broader cycle of market forces
The Diversity Challenge: Changing the Face of HR through DEI
In the past three years, Human Resources (HR) has become a central player in selecting the culture of the organisation, but in a way that goes beyond processes. Today, it is the role of a juggler – ensuring the balls of remote work, wellness, connectivity, technology, and uncertainty are deftly kept in the air while
The DRC’s fuel prices affecting transportation
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the eastern provinces are wrestling with a steep rise in fuel prices at the pump. The cost of public transportation has increased to the point where commuters are resorting to walking instead of using cars. Taxi drivers are saying there have been meetings planned to set the prices, but
You can now renew your driver’s disc on WhatsApp
South Africans have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to come where they would see smart ways of avoiding long queues to renew their driver’s licence disk. Luckily, the day has arrived. You can now renew your driver’s disc via WhatsApp offering convenience in the comfort of your home. Disky is an intuitive online chatbot
(SPONSORED) International Car Insurance: Are You Covered in Foreign Countries?
Third-party car insurance is necessary to drive across the borders of countries such as Malawi, Namibia and Botswana. But to travel to many other African countries, you need international car insurance. There are other circumstances where third-party car insurance won’t be enough when driving abroad. First for Women can help you get the right type
FNB ranked top digital bank
First National Bank has topped the banking charts and has been rated best digital bank in brand consultancy Human8’s SITEisfaction 2023 survey, however, TymeBank and Discovery are climbing up closer. Human8 has ranked FNB as South Africa’s best digital bank in Belgium-headquartered Human8’s 12th annual edition of it SITEisfaciton report. FNB went in first place
X (Twitter) launching video and voice calls
X (formerly known as Twitter), is reportedly started rolling out audio and video calls. A selected number of users of the social media platform were recently greeted with a pop-up notification that was revealing that the feature is already available. Included on the notification are instructions on managing which users can call them and changing