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To Venture into the Cloud, or to Stay on Terra Firma?
Business Tech Africa takes a detailed look at the pros and cons of adopting Cloud Computing: Summary: – Research suggests cloud computing can lower costs and improve scalability for African enterprises, but challenges like internet reliability and data security remain significant. – It seems likely that cloud ERP systems offer flexibility, while on-site systems provide
Empower Her Future -Campaign Launched
Take Note Group of Companies Launches “Empower Her Future” Campaign to Champion Women in Cybersecurity In a commendable effort to start to close the gender gap in the tech industry, the Take Note Group of Companies has launched the "Empower Her Future campaign, an inspiring new initiative aimed at uplifting and enrolling young women into
Balancing Progress and Challenges in South Africa’s Green and Electric Auto Market
Image of electric Vehicle Charging A Shift in South Africa’s Automobile Markets The automotive industry in South Africa is undergoing a significant turnaround in 2025. With electric vehicles (EVs) and AI technologies taking center stage, the shift is influencing both job creation and job losses, and the gender dynamics of the country have not been
Alexandria Gets Solar Upliftment
Yellow Door Energy (“YDE”), a renewable energy independent power producer (IPP) for businesses in the Middle East and Africa, and Actis Acts, a charitable organisation, has officially launched Project YDE Lumen30, in Alexandria township in Johannesburg today (22 April). “YDE Lumen30” is a corporate social responsibility (“CSR”) initiative in South Africa. with the creative name
Breaking News Today – Tuesday 22 April 2025
Business & Tech News The Golden Era Arrives With Gold Above $3400: Gold prices have rocketed over the last few days, and this morning, they hit $3,495 per ounce, setting another new record. The price continues to be driven by market risk aversion amid growing economic uncertainty. Yesterday saw the Trump administration reiterated its criticism
Business Chat – Last Mile Delivery a Breaze
We chatted to Avi Maja, the co-founder of last-mile start-up Breaze, who were a finalist in the Google accelerator for start-ups program this year and found out more about their innovation solutions for fast last-mile deliveries. Key Quotes from Avi Maja:
Casablanca Goes Maritime Heavy
Morocco’s National Ports Agency (ANP) has opened an international tender for a 30-year concession to operate Africa’s largest shipyard. The $300 million facility, planned for construction in Casablanca. There are currently smaller shipyards along the Casablanca coastline that build and service mostly fishing vessels; however, this ambitious long-term project aims to replicate the success in
Building a Thriving SME Economy in Africa – Catalysts Needed for Accelerated Growth
“Small businesses are the engines of local economies and the building blocks of vibrant communities.” —Jim Hackett- Former CEO at Ford Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are one of the most effective backbones of economic development, and in Africa, their potential to drive growth, create jobs, and foster innovation is limited only by the constraints
SuperSportBet Sparks Innovation in Soweto, Celebrating Sports, SMEs and Rivalry
SuperSportBet has once again taken center stage with their all-new “Sta Playa” campaign, which also set the platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and local tech startup businesses. By bridging sports, entertainment, and digital inclusiveness, the “Sta Playa” campaign went far and beyond its primary intention of community engagement to also serve as a
Business Chat Podcast – Business Resilience
Business Tech Africa Editor speaks to Dunja Berger – an experienced business coach, to explore what it takes to be an entrepreneur and the mindset required to not only start your own business, but to persevere and succeed even when the going gets tough. Key Quotes from Dunja Berger – Business Coach “I thought if
The Superpower Driving the Future of Low-Carbon Electricity
Contributing Writer: Dom Wills, Executive Director at SOLA Group, shares his perspective on the growth and future of solar electricity generation in Southern Africa. The Over Budget and Over Time Development Conundrum The world’s most renowned scholar in the field of analysing megaprojects has spent decades building a database of over 16000 supersized ventures. Oxford
Tech for Trade: How Zambia’s Digital Growth Is Empowering Local Entrepreneurs
Zambia’s technological transformation has undergone a lot of significant developments in recent times, which have had a great impact on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The steady progress in this sector has created stronger bonds among businesses, while also improving the capacity and capabilities to add more meaningful and positive economic drive for growth. EXPANDING
Breaking News Today – Thursday 17 April 2025
Business & Tech News Global Growth Projections Decline: Fitch Ratings lowered its global growth forecast on Wednesday, projecting the weakest expansion since 2009, excluding the COVID-19 period of shutdowns. Global growth is likely to fall below 2% this year due to escalating global trade tensions. The ratings agency reduced its global growth forecast for this
Current Trends in Private and Investment Banking in Africa
The scale and scope of investment opportunities in Africa offer a compelling, albeit complex, investment landscape. With numerous challenges such as political instability, currency volatility, and limited liquidity persisting. These are, however, fortunately counterbalanced by significant upside of growth and return. These growth options are driven by powerful demographic shifts, digital transformation, and potentially a
Breaking News Today – Wednesday 16 April 2025
Business & Tech News Gold Hits Another New High: Gold climbed above $3290 per ounce in trade this morning, setting a new all-time price record, with heightened uncertainty around US trade policy continuing to support gold's safe-haven demand, alongside a weaker dollar position. Yesterday, US President Trump called for an investigation into potential tariffs on
Tech Solutions for Start-ups to Bridge Staffing, Funding, and Time Gaps
Start-ups often face significant challenges due to limited staffing, funding, and time, with the biggest challenge simply finding sufficient time away from administrative issues to focus on growing your business. Fortunately, with so many advances in technology, there are now very practical tech tools that offers practical solutions to address these gaps, enabling business leaders
TCL Achieves Triple Top 1 Rankings in Global TV Shipments
TCL Electronics, a global leader in consumer electronics and the world’s second-largest TV brand, has earned three prestigious Global TOP 1 rankings from market research firm Omdia. This recognition highlights TCL’s dominance in ultra-large TVs, Mini LED TVs, and Google TVs. According to Omdia’s latest report, TCL led the global market in shipments of 85-inch and larger
SMEs: The Engine of Economic Growth in Africa—Strategies and Global Lessons
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) could be and should be the lifeblood of economic growth in Africa. SME’s serve as catalysts for job creation, innovation, and poverty reduction and despite this are the most neglected sector in many African economies. Across the continent, SMEs account for approximately 90% of businesses and provide 80% of employment,
Breaking News Today – Monday 14 April 2025
Business & Tech News MTN Network Optimisation in 12 African Nations: MTN Group, has announced that it has partnered with Meta to enhance the quality and reliability of voice and video calls made via real-time calling applications such as WhatsApp and other social media platforms that will be implemented across 12 MTN markets. The process includes optimising application-aware
How Much Has Tariffs Shaken-up the Equity Market?
Contributing Writer: Nicholas de Clercq, Quantitative Analyst at Prescient Investment Management After initially reacting positively to Trump's election, the US equity market began to shift dramatically in the first quarter of 2025. On April 2nd, Trump announced a series of tariffs that vividly brought to life the narratives he had championed during his campaign and