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Exito Media Concepts Announces the 29th Edition of the Cyber Security Summit – South Africa 2026
Security Summit – South Africa 2026 Securing South Africa’s Digital Future 12th March 2026 Indaba Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre South Africa’s rapid digital expansion is reshaping how organisations operate, connect, and scale, bringing cybersecurity to the forefront of national and enterprise priorities. As cloud adoption, data-driven services, and connected technologies accelerate across sectors, safeguarding
Exito Media Concepts Announces the 45th Edition of the Digital Transformation Summit South Africa
The Digital Transformation Summit will be kicking off in South Africa this month with the goal of Powering the Digital Future of South Africa South Africa is entering a pivotal phase in its digital transformation journey, driven by accelerating adoption of cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, data-driven decision-making, and nationwide digital inclusion initiatives. Curated by Exito
Breaking News Today – Tuesday 3 March 2026
Business News Today Johannesburg Stock Exchange Posts Exceptional Results The JSE has delivered record financial results with Nett Profit After Tax up 16.7%, and exceeding R1 billion for the first time. ROE rose to 22.0% (2024: 20.2%) and the business remained highly cash generative, enabling the Board to increase the ordinary dividend by 16.0% to
Non-Tariff Barriers: The Invisible Wall Stifling AfCFTA Trade in 2026
Within the global trade discourse of 2025-2026, tariffs have dominated headlines. The United States under the second Trump administration has rolled out reciprocal tariffs, prompting African exporters to reassess reliance on traditional markets. Meanwhile, China has expanded duty-free access for least-developed African countries, reinforcing South-Asia ties. Yet these shifts mask a deeper reality. Tariffs are
Angola’s State Oil Giant Sonangol Prepares for Potential IPO
Angola’s state oil company, Sonangol, is preparing for a potential initial public offering (IPO) as part of the country’s economic reform efforts. Sonangol confirmed during a press conference in Luanda on February 25 that technical teams are continuing work on the requirements for a future listing. Baltazar Miguel, a member of Sonangol’s board of directors,
Africa Needs Policy Reforms and Accountability to Rise
The Heritage Index, scores economies on four pillars, rule of law, government size, regulatory efficiency, and open markets, with a rating out of 100. Higher scores correlate strongly with sustained GDP growth, investment inflows, diversification, and human development. In the 2025 Index, Singapore scores an exceptional 84.1 (world #2, "mostly free"), reflecting its archetype of
Cross Border Payments Unlocking PAPSS to Cut Forex Barriers
Moving money across African borders remains surprisingly complicated. While goods, services and people move across the continent every day, payments often take a longer and more expensive route. A trader in Lusaka paying a supplier in Nairobi or Lagos often cannot send kwacha directly. Instead, the payment detours through the US dollar or another major
Incremental Innovation for African Mining SMEs
For many small and medium-sized mining companies, new technology can feel out of reach. Large mining corporations invest millions in automation, artificial intelligence and advanced machinery, which creates the impression that meaningful innovation requires massive budgets. In reality, affordable technology for SMEs looks very different. Rather than replacing entire operations, it focuses on practical tools
Breaking News Today – Monday 2 March 2026
Business News Today Global Uncertainty Gives Gold a Boost Gold climbed more than 1.4% to above $5,370 per ounce on Monday, reaching a more than one-month high as safe-haven demand intensified following joint strikes by the US and Israel on Iran over the weekend. The attacks resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah
Founder Fridays: Analytics X
Discussions about economic growth often revolve around large corporations, foreign investment and government policy. Talifhani Banks sees the opportunity differently. In his view, much of Africa’s economic energy already exists in township businesses, informal traders and small enterprises that keep local markets moving every day but rarely have access to the systems or financial tools
TVS MOTORS LAUNCHES IN SOUTH AFRICA
TVS Motor Company (TVSM) – one of the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturers – has officially launched in South Africa through a strategic distribution partnership with The Nexus Collective, a purpose-built distributorship wholly focused on the TVSM brand and will lead local market development and distribution of TVS motorcycles in South Africa. TVSM is the 3rd
AI Arms Race in 2026
Competition in AI development is mostly viewed from a corporate and supply-chain perspective. The impact of AI today is however a much broader landscape that includes the geographic and military dominance of global super-powers. While the average business is likely to be looking for any competitive advantage to it's success, growth and profit trajectory, global
Amazon Explores Kenya as Next Market for Satellite Broadband Expansion
Amazon is evaluating Kenya as part of its plan to expand satellite-based internet services across Africa. Company representatives recently met with officials from Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy to discuss how low-Earth orbit satellite technology could improve internet access in areas that remain poorly served by infrastructure. The delegation included Farouk
THE MINING WRAP
The Democratic Republic of the Congo government is preparing the next phase of a nationwide airborne geological survey aimed at improving Mining knowledge of the country’s mineral resources. The program is designed to generate updated geological data that can guide exploration and attract new investment into the mining sector. The survey is expected to help
Breaking News Today – Friday 27 February 2026
Business News Today New Oil Refinery Development For Lobito Port Angola's state-owned oil company Sonangol has announced it is negotiating a $4.8 billion loan with Chinese financial institutions to partially finance a new refinery in the Atlantic port of Lobito, marking the country's first such borrowing from China since 2017. CEO Sebastião Gaspar Martins told
How to Pivot Your Business Model: Adapting to Economic and Technological Shifts in 2026
In 2026, African businesses are navigating one of the most turbulent economic landscapes in recent history. Geopolitical upheavals, supply chain disruptions, tightening finance markets, and sweeping U.S. tariffs are reshaping global trade, forcing companies to rethink their strategies or risk obsolescence. For small and medium enterprises (SMEs), these challenges are acute. Yet, history demonstrates that
The Changing Rules of Engagement in Small Business Financing
Access to finance has always Determined the survival and growth of small businesses. In 2026, however, the environment around funding looks noticeably different from what many entrepreneurs were navigating even five years ago. Traditional bank lending still matters, but it is no longer the only gatekeeper to capital. A mix of technology, tighter investment discipline
Breaking News Today – Thursday 26 February 2025
Business News Today Nvidia Posts Record $68 Billion Q4 Revenue Amid AI Boom Global AI Chip making giant Nvidia, has reported record profits in its most recent quarter yesterday, as demand for AI compute continues to skyrocket. Nvidia reported Q4 FY2026 revenue of $68 billion, beating estimates, with a $78 billion Q1 forecast driven by AI
How AI Is Supporting Safety Compliance in African Mining Operations
Standard Operating Procedures remain the backbone of safety management in mining and mineral processing operations. Across Africa’s mines, systems such as Lock Out, Tag Out, Try Out (LOTOTO) continue to define how equipment is isolated before maintenance or repair begins. As artificial intelligence begins to find its way into parts of the African mining value
Highlights of South Africa's 2026 Budget Speech
February 25, 2026: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered a notably optimistic Budget Speech in Parliament this afternoon, marking a pivotal shift toward fiscal stability and economic recovery in South Africa. The address, themed around "restoring economic resilience through structural reforms and disciplined fiscal management," highlighted the country's progress in exiting the FATF grey list, securing