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Business School – Strategies for User Experience Excellence
Creating a Customer-Centric Business: Strategies to Prioritise User Experience There is an old business story that says that every happy customer is likely to tell 2-3 people about your business or product and how happy they are with it, however, on the flip-side, every unhappy customer is likely to tell 5-7 people about their bad
Breaking News Today – Monday 13 October 2025
Business News Today AI Agent Password Conundrum Solved 1Password has solved the AI Agent headache of creating an AI agent secure login process without compromising access to passwords. The company has launched a new product – Secure Agentic Autofill and Browserbase. This new integration allows AI agents running on Browserbase to request credentials from 1Password
Voices of Africa “Founder Fridays” Mr. Transport
South Africa’s logistics sector has long struggled with moving medium to large loads efficiently, leaving a gap that traditional courier services don’t fill. That’s where Abdul Moosa saw an opportunity. With over two decades of experience in IT, Business and digital transformation spanning cybersecurity, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure Abdul as leveraged his technical capability
Figure 03: Ushering in the Era of Mass-Producible Humanoid Helpers
Robotics World Just Shifted As far as new Robotic Tech development announcements go, few have sparked as much buzz as Figure AI's unveiling of their new Figure 03 yesterday. Billed as the "Model T of robots," this third-generation humanoid marks a significant shift toward affordable, scalable domestic assistants, capable of tackling everyday chores with human-like
How the End of Microsoft Windows 10 Impacts African Startups and SMEs
Microsoft's decision to end support for Windows 10 points to a critical shift for Africa’s digital economy. As startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) increasingly depend on technology to operate and compete, the loss of updates and security support poses serious risks. This challenge is further compounded by the continent’s persistent digital literacy gaps,
Crypto's Wealth Revolution: Digital Assets Redefine Investing in 2025
Today we see traditional markets grappling with inflation and geopolitical turbulence, driving safe haven assets such as gold to record highs among the chaos. In this same environment cryptocurrency has emerged as the ultimate disruptor, minting fortunes overnight and luring blue-chip corporations into its encrypted embrace. Crypto Wealth Report Details The Crypto Wealth Report 2025
Breaking News Today – Friday 10 October 2025
Business News Today US Senator Cruz Pushes for Deeper Energy Ties with Africa Senator Ted Cruz has advocated for enhanced energy cooperation between the United States and Africa at the African Energy Week in Cape Town, positioning the continent as a strategic partner and alternative to Chinese influence. He emphasised U.S. investment in exploration, production,
How African SMEs Are Driving Growth in Mining Operations
Mining holds the potential to transform local economies. The supply chain allows SMEs to expand, innovate, and create lasting change. By providing vital goods and services, African SMEs can grow their businesses while strengthening communities and driving sustainable economic progress. Challenges in the Mining Supply Chain Breaking into the mining supply chain is not without
Ethiopia Extends Import Ban on Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles to Include Trucks
Ethiopia is accelerating its shift toward cleaner transport by expanding its ban on internal combustion engines (ICE) vehicle imports to include gasoline and diesel trucks. Announced on Thursday last week, this move builds on the country’s earlier restriction on private ICE vehicles introduced in January 2024, indicating a clear commitment to cutting fossil fuel dependence
Tech Lessons From Red Hat Summit 2025
Within a global period of rapid tech advances, such as we are currently experiencing, the Red Hat Sumit this year unsurprisingly brought a focus on the latest tech wave consuming corporate and investor attention – Artificial Intelligence. Dion Harvey, Regional General Manager for Red Hat SSA, put this into perspective in his opening address saying
ExxonMobil Named ESG Leader of the Year at African Energy Week 2025
ExxonMobil has been honored with the Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Leader of the Year award at the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference. The recognition celebrates the U.S. energy major’s long-term commitment to advancing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education across Africa, promoting workforce development and inclusive growth. Empowering the Next Generation
Breaking News Today – Thursday 9 October 2025
Business News Today Market Bubble Risks Persist Amid Selective Opportunities Several comments have raised concerns about inflated stock prices globally. JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon, who leads America's largest bank, commented yesterday that he was "far more worried than others" about a serious market correction, which he said could come in the next six months to
The Strategic Importance of Equipment Calibration in African Mining
Modern African mining operations are increasingly driven by advanced technology. These advancements enhance efficiency, improve safety, and ensure environmental accountability. Today’s mining equipment relies heavily on integrated digital platforms, smart automation, and real-time data analytics. However, the benefits of these technological improvements hinge on one often-overlooked factor: proper equipment calibration. This need becomes even more
Joburg Mining Indaba 2025: Key Perspectives on Mining in South Africa
Seismic Global Shifts Outlined Richard Sellschop, Senior Partner at McKinsey provided a clear outline of how the markets are shifting. A leading shift has been the rapid growth in the gold price with a more than 50% growth in the last year. The last time this happened was back in 1979 when major geopolitical tensions
Airtel Africa Successfully Tests Satellite Internet Connectivity on Mobile Train
In a major advancement for Sub-Saharan Africa’s rail infrastructure, Airtel Africa recently tested satellite-powered internet connectivity on a moving train, marking a significant development for the region’s transport and digital sectors. Conducted in partnership with Eutelsat OneWeb, the pilot demonstrated that uninterrupted high-speed broadband can be maintained across a remote and forested section of Sub-Saharan
Why African Entrepreneurs Need Digital Literacy More Than AI
Artificial intelligence dominates global conversations as the next big force shaping business. Yet, for many African entrepreneurs, the real transformation begins not with algorithms or predictive analytics, but with something more practical digital literacy. Understanding how to use everyday tools such as smartphones, spreadsheets, and cloud applications is the true foundation for building and sustaining
Johannesburg Mining Indaba Kicks Off Today
Building Trust Building Mining The Johannesburg Mining Indaba has just kicked-off this morning with Chairman Bernard Swanepoel giving a clear call to the industry in his opening address, to do more than talk at this year's event. Swanepoel stressed the need to ensure that there should be a rebuilding of trust across the players in
Breaking News Today – Wednesday 8 October 2025
Business News Today Gold Momentum Continues The value of the yellow metal as a safe haven asset, has once again proved itself with gold surpassing the $4,000 per ounce mark earlier today. Gold reached its fresh milestone as investors fled to safety amid global economic uncertainties and a dovish Federal Reserve outlook. The US government
Sony ULT Field 5 Review: Bass-Forward Powerhouse for Hi-Fi Enthusiasts
Sony Stand-Out Sound Tested For audiophiles who crave portable sound without sacrificing immersion, the Sony ULT Field 5 certainly emerges as a compelling contender in the mid-sized Bluetooth speaker arena. Launched in early 2025, this rugged, bass-emphasising beast weighs in at 3.2 kg and sports an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, making it
Do SMEs Really Need AI to Get Started with a Small Business?
The word around Artificial Intelligence is growing louder Every day. From tech conferences to startup hubs, the prevailing narrative suggests that SMEs must embrace AI from day one to stay competitive. But is this truly the case? Do African SMEs need AI to launch successfully, or is the excitement around emerging technologies overshadowing the foundational