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Sony – Free Software Upgrades Released
Free Software Update for Enhanced Real-time Recognition AF Performance and Other Features for Sony Electronics’ Interchangeable-lens cameras Alpha 1 II and Alpha 9 III Sony Electronics is providing free software updates[i] for the interchangeable-lens cameras Alpha 1 II and Alpha 9 III available immediately. These updates support "Real-time Recognition AF+ (Plus)" with improved person recognition performance
Angola Signs Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Shell
Angola has signed an exclusive negotiation agreement with Anglo-Dutch oil giant Shell, covering the exploration and development of several offshore oil blocks, including Blocks 19, 34, and 35. The announcement was made on October 31 by international media, citing Angola’s National Agency for Oil, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG), which manages the country’s petroleum concessions. While
MTN Migrates Enterprise Analytics Platform to Microsoft Azure
MTN Group announced on October 31 that it has successfully migrated its Enterprise Value Analytics (EVA) platform to Microsoft Azure, launching EVA 3.0 in South Africa. The company describes this as “the largest Telco cloud implementation in the Middle East and Africa,” reflecting a significant step in its technology-driven strategy. Boosting Data Capabilities The upgraded
The Growth of Micro-Grids Supporting Local Enterprises
Across many corners of the developing world, a quiet revolution is unfolding between dusty village roads, bustling township marketplaces, and emerging peri-urban trade hubs. It is not driven by megaprojects or skyscraper capital, but by sunlight captured on steel, local ambition, and resilient ingenuity. Micro-grids, once considered a fringe energy experiment, are steadily becoming the
Powering Africa's Potential: Navigating Energy Infrastructure Challenges in 2025
Africa, the world's fastest-growing continent demographically, stands at a pivotal crossroads in its energy landscape. Home to over 1.4 billion people, the continent grapples with stark disparities in power access. While urban centres in North Africa boast near-universal electrification, sub-Saharan regions lag with only about 50% coverage, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Total
Breaking News Today – Tuesday 4 November 2025
Business News Today Slow-down in South African Manufacturing Sector The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for South Africa's manufacturing sector, declined to 49.2 points in October, down 1.6 points from 50.8 in September, signalling a return to contraction (below 50) after a brief expansion the prior month. This reflects ongoing challenges in the
TymeBank Appoints Cheslyn Jacobs as New CEO
TymeBank, has named Cheslyn Jacobs as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 January 2026. Jacobs will succeed Karl Westvig, who will remain with the bank in an advisory capacity. Jacobs, a founding member of TymeBank, has been involved with the bank since its early stages and brings experience in both banking and business management.
Strengthening SMEs in African Mining Through Infrastructure and Relationships
Mining markets have continued to shift toward localization and inclusive growth. As a result, Beneficiation, the process of adding value to minerals within the continent before export, has become a priority for governments and industry stakeholders. However, while policy frameworks and local content regulations continue to change, two factors remain central to SME success in
Nestlé and Farming in Heels Partner to Empower Young Women in Agriculture
Nestlé recently hosted its Farming in Heels event, a platform designed to inspire and equip young people and women to explore opportunities in agriculture. The event, in partnership with Farming in Heels since 2023, provides practical knowledge, mentorship, and guidance to help participants transform ideas into thriving agricultural ventures. Comfort Ndivhuho Tshisikule, Youth and Learning
Africa Leads in the Emerging Markets Rally – Now It Needs Better Infrastructure to Maintain Momentum
Africa's financial markets are stealing the spotlight in the global emerging markets (EM) landscape this year, with equities, currencies, and "real" assets like commodities delivering outsized returns amid broader volatility from U.S. policy shifts, geopolitical tensions, and a softening dollar. As of early November 2025, the MSCI Africa Index has surged around 25% year-to-date (YTD)
No Free Lunch Podcast – Leith Collyer on ITSM Transformation
In this episode of "No Free Lunch," host Greg Stewart interviews Leith Collyer, the Managing Director of Pink Elephant South Africa. Leith shares her journey from a service delivery manager at Dimension Data to leading Pink Elephant, emphasising her passion for IT service management (ITSM) and its transformative potential in Africa. Leith discusses the challenges
Power, Connectivity, and the Operational Realities of African MSMEs
Running a business in Sub-Saharan Africa as a MSMEs often means balancing growth ambitions with continuous interruption risks. One moment laptops are humming, customers are engaged, and machines are running the next sudden thing is, lights cut out, networks stall, and productivity drops with the grid. For many MSMEs, infrastructure is not a silent backbone
Breaking News Today – Monday 3 November 2025
Business News Today Africa Lead's in the Global Emerging Markets Rally Africa's financial markets are currently stealing the spotlight in the global emerging markets (EM) landscape this year, with equities, currencies, and "real" assets like commodities delivering outsized returns amid broader volatility from U.S. policy shifts, geopolitical tensions, and a softening dollar. South African Shares
In2IT Hosts Second Annual Cybersecurity Round Table
In2IT yesterday hosted their second Annual Cybersecurity Roundtable event, bringing together industry experts, panelists, and thought leaders to explore the critical role of cybersecurity in today’s highly connected world. The event, themed “Secure the World,” addressed the gray areas of cybersecurity and demonstrated how private and public partnerships must adopt a holistic approach to address
THE MINING WRAP
Debmarine Namibia has launched its newest autonomous mining crawler, developed with robotics firm Upstream Technology. The unit operates at significant ocean depths using precision sonar, real-time seabed mapping, and adaptive motion control systems. Before deployment, the crawler underwent full-scale land simulations to ensure reliability in harsh marine conditions. The system is expected to improve recovery
Oando Records 164% Profit Growth
Oando PLC (https://OandoPLC.com/), the Nigerian energy group listed on both the Nigerian Exchange and Johannesburg Stock Exchange, has announced its unaudited results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, reflecting remarkable growth. Financial Results Details The Group delivered a Profit After Tax of ₦210 billion, a 164%, an increase from ₦76 billion in the
Breaking News Today – Friday 31 October 2025
Business News Today Tech Giants Chasing AI Development Relentlessly Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon have all announced plans for higher annual capital expenditures as they pour money into chips and data centres. Additional financial announcements over the last 24 hours show the massive shift in the AI race, with global tech giants falling over themselves to push
AI in Africa – Where to From Here?
Challenges in AI Adoption A full one third of the world still have no internet connectivity: This is a clear hurdle that exists across the globe when talking about digital adoption and specifically AI adoption. This is highlighted further, when looked at through the lens of an African perspective. At the end of 2024, only
Nigeria Launches Unified Cloud for Environmental Data Management
Nigeria’s Ministry of Environment has launched the 1Gov Cloud Digitalization Program, a new initiative designed to modernize government services and streamline environmental data management through a single, unified platform. Reducing Costs and Emissions “Digitalization is no longer optional; it is a necessity. Through the Galaxy Backbone 1Government Cloud, we are enabling data-driven environmental management, cutting
Breaking News Today – Thursday 30 October 2025
Business News Today Southern African Currencies Strengthen The South African rand appreciated to around 17.1 per USD, reaching its best exchange level against the US dollar since January 2023 this morning. The improvement was undermined by rising prices of key precious metals, particularly gold, platinum and palladium. In addition, the country’s removal from FATF's Illegal-money