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Breaking News Today – Wednesday 4 June 2025
Business & Tech News Auto Industry Warns Over Critical Mineral Supply: There is growing concern in the Auto industry regarding the current global monopoly China holds on critical minerals the industry relies on for vehicle production. Global automakers, in Germany, joined their U.S. counterparts to complain that restrictions by China on exports of rare earth alloys, mixtures and
Zoho Launches Micro Business-Friendly Management App – Zoho Solo
Zoho, the global software as a service company, today launched Zoho Solo, a mobile-first business management application tailored specifically for South African solopreneurs. The announcement was made on the side-lines of Zoholics South Africa, the company’s annual user conference. Zoho Solo: Built For Micro Enterprises The new software application is a real operational game-changer that surprisingly offers
Ivanhoe Mines Resumes Operations in Congo After Seismic Activities
Ivanhoe Mines has resumed operations at its Kamoa-Kakula Copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after briefly suspending production due to seismic activity in the region. The company temporarily halted operations as a precautionary safety measure to protect employees and infrastructure following the detection of unusual underground tremors near the mining zone. Swift
Achieving manufacturers agility in the face of constant global uncertainty
Adapting to an Unpredictable Global Trade Environment It’s no secret that manufacturers are operating in an increasingly complex global trade environment, facing challenges from tariff volatility and shifting supply chains. Fluctuating trade tariffs are also intensifying the challenges facing manufacturers, impacting profitability, supply chain stability and international competitiveness. Even in a less challenging global context,
Breaking News Today – Tuesday 3 June 2025
Business & Tech News Snowflake Goes Crunchy Cloud Specialist Tech Company, Snowflake, yesterday announced its intention to buy database group Crunchy Data, The deal has been estimated to be in the region of $250 million. Terms of the purchase are yet to be disclosed. There have been several data start-up purchases recently as tech companies ramp
Tech Talk on Business Tech Africa – With ICT Award Winner, Braintree
BrainTree, a leading Microsoft solutions partner, was recently awarded the Intelligent Transformation Vendor of 2025 Award at the ICT Awards, and we spoke with Chris Badenhorst, VP of Azure and AI at Braintree, about the award and what it looks like to create successful Cloud and AI developments for ERP systems. Key Quotes from Chris:
Africa’s Energy and Mining Sectors: Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges
Africa’s energy and mining sectors continue to go through significant dynamic changes, driven by global demand for green minerals, continued technological advancements and the push for sustainable environmentally friendly energy sources. These changes present both opportunities and challenges for the continent. Green Minerals Demand and Growth Africa’s mineral rich Deposits like lithium, cobalt and copper
Breaking News Today – Monday 2 June 2025
Business & Tech News Gabon to Halt Manganese Exports: The West African country that is part of the CEMAC regional group will be looking to halt the export of raw manganese by 2029. Gabon is the world’s second-largest manganese producer by volume globally, having achieved manganese production of 4.6 million metric tons in 2024, second
Innovating Health and Safety training with virtual reality (VR)
On World Day for Safety and Health at work, the focus sharpens on the crucial role of proactive safety and continuous learning in every industry. Innovative technologies like virtual reality (VR) contribute a great deal to the advances in operational practices and boost preparedness for real-world situations. By offering immersive, realistic high-risk simulations, VR training
The State of South African Small Business 2025
The State of South African Small Business 2025, a report developed by accounting software group Xero, was released this week. The findings are significant in that they show the enduring resilience and optimism, so endemic in the South African small businesses sector, despite economic and geopolitical challenges. The report underscores their adaptability and growth potential.
BMW M2 CS: A Show-Stopper
The new BMW M2 CS is set to reach South African shores in the second quarter of 2026 and will have BMW afficionados, salivating at the thought., The new model slides into the premium end of the compact high-performance sports car segment and its design and driving excellence places it in a class of its
Breaking News Today – Friday 30 May 2025
Business & Tech News New African Development Bank Head Appointed; The African Development Bank has a new president – Sidi Ould Tah, who had formerly served as Mauritania's finance Minister. Tah was elected during a vote at the bank's annual meeting in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, yesterday. He replaces Akinwumi Adesina, a Nigerian economist who will
Business Chat – Trends in Data-First Digital Advertising
In this conversation, Greg Stewart hosted Theo Visser Head of Sales at Flow, and Rayhaan Williams, Head of Digital Marketing at eComplete, to discuss the evolving landscape of digital advertising in Africa. The discussion covered a range of issues, including the demise of the cookie, the impact of COVID-19 on the acceleration of online shopping
A Strategic Alliance for Educational Transformation: Sizwe and Instructure Unite for South Africa’s Digital Future
In a landmark partnership set to reshape South Africa’s digital education landscape, Sizwe Africa IT Group and Instructure, the makers of the popular learning management system (LMS) Canvas, have joined forces to enhance digital learning accessibility and innovation across the country. This collaboration aims to address long-standing educational inequalities by integrating cutting-edge technology into classrooms
Driven By Growth: Suzuki Breaks Ground On New South African Headquarters
In a bold move that clearly signals its long-term commitment to the South African market, Suzuki Auto South Africa has officially begun constructing its new headquarters and distribution hub. This exciting project, developed in close collaboration with Fortress Real Estate Investments, takes shape in the rapidly expanding Longlake Logistics Park in Gauteng. The partners marked
Africa's Top Brands 2025
Brand Africa, in partnership with African Business and the Economic Commission for Africa, this week unveiled the results of the 15th annual Brand Africa 100 | Africa’s Best Brands rankings. The 2025 rankings reveal a distinct disconnect between rising African optimism and declining brand loyalty. While 68% of Africans express belief in Africa, up from
Breaking News Today – Thursday 29 May 2025
Business & Tech News US Federal Trade Court Suspends Tariffs for now: Asian shares and Wall Street futures have surged today after a finding by a U.S. federal court blocked President Donald Trump's international import tariffs from going into effect, pushing the dollar up against safe-haven currencies. The little-known Manhattan-based Court of International Trade ruled that
Global Economic Forecast Full of Challenges – WEF
The World Economic Forum (WEF) released its Chief Economists Outlook report for May 2025 today, and paints a complex picture of the global economy, characterized by heightened volatility, trade policy uncertainties, as well as the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI). Based on a survey of 38 chief economists conducted from April 3-17, 2025, the
Optimizing Supply Chains with AI: Transforming Logistics with Cutting-Edge Technology
The global supply chain landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). From predictive analytics to autonomous systems, AI is revolutionizing how goods are produced, transported, and delivered, offering unprecedented opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and sustainability. In Africa, where supply chain complexities are amplified by infrastructure challenges and
Rising Operational Costs Threaten SME Stability In South Africa
Since the start of 2025, several announcements by government have left South African consumers concerned about future disposable income as well as businesses troubled about available cashflow. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) deliberated and announced a 12.74% electricity price hike for Eskom, effective 1 April. NERSA confirmed that additional increases will follow