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Eskom Expo Empowers Future Scientists Through National Regional Science Fairs
The Eskom Expo for Young Scientists, South Africa’s premier platform for young innovators, will soon host a series of Regional Science Fairs in 35 regions across the country. These events give school learners from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to showcase their innovative ideas, scientific research, and problem-solving skills on a competitive and inspiring platform. The initiative continues to
Nedbank Launches 2025 YouthX Awards for Entrepreneurs
YouthX by Nedbank has just announced its annual YouthX Awards, an opportunity for South Africa’s bold, ambitious, and forward-thinking youth to redefine their futures. Now in its fifth year, YouthX continues to serve as more than an award programme. Instead, it functions as an inclusive platform for young people who have felt overlooked, unheard, or underestimated to step
Business Chat – African Bank – The Journey to Better Banking
In this conversation, Greg Stewart interviews Anbann Chetti, the CFO of African Bank, discussing the bank's journey, growth, and strategic goals. Anban Chetty, with a long career in Banking in South Africa, shares insights into the bank's transformation from a troubled institution to a fully-fledged bank, highlighting the diversification of products, customer growth, and the
Breaking News Today – Monday 7 July 2025
Business & Tech News BRICS Block Hit With Additional Tariff BRICS aligned countries are facing additional trade tariff's according to a social media posting by U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday. Trump said that any country aligning with the "anti-American policies" of the BRICS bloc will face an additional 10% tariff. “There will be no
SYSPRO Welcomes Two Strategic ISV Partners to Enhance Platform Efficiency
SYSPRO has announced the addition of two new companies to its Independent Software Vendor (ISV) referral network for the EMEA region. This expansion brings additional functionality to its ERP platform. Geo Rep, a South African provider of field sales management software, and Cranswick, a company focused on intelligent warehouse solutions, have joined the SYSPRO EMEA
China to Reinitiate Rare Earth Supply Lines to the United States
In a significant shift in global trade dynamics, China has agreed to resume exports of rare earth minerals and other critical materials to the United States. This move represents the first concrete breakthrough in efforts to repair strained economic ties between the world’s two largest economies. The resumed exports provide a potentially stabilizing development for
Ericsson Installs Canada’s First Underground 5G Network, Advancing Smart Mining
In a groundbreaking move that redefines the mining industry, Ericsson and Rogers Communications have deployed Canada’s first Ericsson Private 5G network at NORCAT’s underground test mine in Sudbury, Ontario. As a result, this pioneering step transforms NORCAT into a cutting-edge training and innovation hub. It also marks a major leap toward fully digitized, high-performance mining
Business School – Working With Tariffs – How to Mitigate the Impact
The current situation faced by multiple African businesses is that as of next week Tuesday (9th July), they will be facing a variety of tariff challenges, particularly if they currently export to the US market. US President Trump has set the deadline and said there will be no further deadline extensions this week, and with many
Breaking News Today – Friday 4 July 2025
Business & Tech News Cluely Clearly in Demand One of the US top Tech Start-ups, Cluely, has hit a massive $7 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) since they launched their new predictive AI product last week. Cluely, one of Silicon Valley’s top innovator startups, offers products that use AI to analyse online conversations, deliver
Business Chat – Brand Authenticity in a Modern Society
Piveting to Purposeful Advertising: In this conversation on Business Chat, Anine De Wet, Client Relationship Lead at Cache Studio, discussed the evolving landscape of advertising with me, providing relevant insights for marketers and people building brands in a digital world. Anine talked passionately about the industry and emphasized the importance of purpose and strategy in
Five ways AI is creating everyday risks for African businesses
In our fast-evolving cyber risk landscape, it’s easy to be captivated by headline stories of cutting-edge exploits, wild new attack vectors, and AI shaping malware that once seemed impossible. But while these futuristic threats grab attention, the real challenge lies in understanding the everyday risks businesses face and the practical steps to mitigate them. Attackers
African Healthcare Industry in Crises
Africa is in the grip of a crises in the shortage of healthcare workers and an acute shortage of technical equipment and a critical need for technological innovation in healthcare to help ease the shortages of skilled professionals. The continent, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) has only around 1.55 health workers per 1000
Breaking News Today – Thursday 3 July 2025
Business & Tech News African Development Bank Cuts South African Growth Projection The African Development bank's latest African Economic Outlook 2025 report, has cut economic growth prospects for South Africa to only 0,8% for 2025. This new projection has been revised downward, citing structural constraints and the potential impact of global economic conditions. The report indicates
DSD Unveils Youth Digital & Entrepreneurship Programme in KZN
The Department of Social Development (DSD), working alongside Africa Beyond the Fourth Industrial Revolution (AB4IR) and the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, launched a six-month Digital Skills and Entrepreneurship Training Programme at the eThekwini TVET College Asherville Campus in KwaZulu-Natal. Significantly, this initiative signals a positive shift in youth development strategies, as it now
SPONSORED: TCL Advances TV Innovation with Halo Control Technology in South Africa
The television industry is in a perpetual state of evolution, driven by relentless technological advancements that continually redefine the viewing experience. TCL Electronics, a leading consumer electronics brand and the Global No.1 Mini LED TV brand, is at the forefront of this innovation and consistently pushes boundaries to deliver cutting-edge visual technologies to consumers worldwide.
$88M MethaneSAT Declared Lost: Setback for Global Climate Monitoring
A major blow has struck global climate tracking efforts MethaneSAT, an $88-million methane-monitoring satellite partially funded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, has gone silent in space. The non-profit Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), which leads the mission, confirmed on Tuesday that the satellite failed to reach its intended orbit and is no longer operational. What Was MethaneSAT?
African Bank – Ratings Upgrade Announcement
Today saw African Bank receiving a welcome S&P Global Ratings upgrade in recognition of the progress made by the bank in strengthening its balance sheet and introducing additional financial product offerings. The Bank indicated that this was also recognition and affirmation of its founding purpose: That of making banking accessible to all South Africans. S&P
Vodacom Hosts second Accessibility Conference, Launches Phone for the Visually Impaired
Yesterday, Vodacom Group hosted its second Disability and Accessibility Conference, reaffirming its strong commitment to building a more inclusive digital society for persons with disabilities across Africa. The full-day event brought together disability advocates, corporate leaders, policymakers, and accessibility experts to foster dialogue, spark innovation, and promote inclusive practices that move beyond basic compliance. This
Chinese Car Makers Eye Africa’s EV Market
Chinese carmakers are accelerating their expansion across Africa, drawn by the continent’s vast untapped potential in electric and hybrid vehicles (EVs and HEVs). This strategic shift comes as a response to growing trade restrictions and tensions with the U.S. and Europe, prompting Chinese automakers to diversify export destinations and invest in emerging markets. Africa presents
African Imposed Trade Tariffs – Rankings and Analysis
With the world seemingly focussed on a single nation’s current focus on import tariffs, with the Trump administration seeking to rebalance its trade deficit, after years of low or no import tariffs, we take a look at that African continent with a deep dive into which countries charge what Tariffs. Wy Import Tariffs? The most