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Three Key Elements to Meet Funder Expectations
Most new business ventures will need to secure new funding at some point, unless they have a rich Aunt or Uncle with money to burn. There is always trepidation when it comes to finding a suitable funder and there is always risk involved. But if a business wants to grow, launch new products or scale,
The Best New Start-up and Scale-Up Business Pitches Ever
Almost everyone in business knows about Dragons Den or Shark Tank or Elevator pitch, the television series that gives businesses a limited time to pitch their business or concept to a panel of potential investors or funders. Nervous entrepreneurs hoping that they will get the money to build their dream company or product and often
Breaking News Today – Monday 14 April 2025
Business & Tech News OpenAI Restructure Hit by New Legal Challenge: Open AI was dealt another blow as a group of former OpenAI employees filed a legal brief last Friday aimed at backing co-founder Elon Musk's lawsuit that was launched last year, to keep the non-profit status of OpenAI, that was the basis of its initial purpose
America and China De-Coupled – Trade-War Analysis and Future Forecast
The past few weeks have created market turmoil that has got markets and many people either spinning or confused, with most simply trying to understand what is happening. The most obvious observation to make, is that there is conflict and tension and turmoil. Why this was initiated and where it is likely to end up
Africa’s AI Revolution: Top Disruptors and Lessons for Start-up Success
The Africa’s tech ecosystem is developing rapidly and buzzing with innovation, and also with the potential to tackle some of the continents greatest challenges. While a lot of AI funding is avoiding the largest concentration of young people globally – a massive tech savvy market in Africa, the entrepreneurs in Africa are doing it for
ERP Supports Customer Strategy in Facing Headwinds over US Tariffs
While Donald Trump has temporarily withdrawn the recent imposition of a 31% tariff on South African exports to the U.S., it is only a 90-day reprieve for now but it is likely that South Africa will face at least the minimum 10% rate going forward. The question is what can businesses do to pivot and
Breaking News Today – Friday 11 April 2025
Business & Tech News Gold Breaks above $3200 level: Gold surged past $3,200 per ounce on Friday, hitting a fresh record, supported by a weaker US dollar and rising safe-haven demand amid escalating US-China trade tensions. On Thursday, the US clarified that tariffs on Chinese imports had risen to 145%, with a new 125% levy
New BMW R 1300 R Simply Sensational
The new BMW R 1300 R: that will be available in South Africa in the last quarter of 2025, is the latest and arguably the most dynamic BMW roadster ever is sportier – both technically and visually than its predecessors – featuring dynamic styling for an aggressive, athletic design. Four Attractive Equipment Variants. The goal
Business Chat – Epson's Strategic Expansion in South Africa
Interview: Neil Colquhoun, President of Epson EME Region Today saw the opening of the new Epson Innovation hub in Johannesburg, set to be a centre of excellence on the African continent and Business Tech Africa editor, Greg Stewart chatted to Neil Colquhoun about the future expansion in the African market. Key Quotes From Neil: "Our
Epson Expands in Africa
Today Epson launched the first Innovation Centre on the African continent, following one opened recently in Dubai and a smaller demonstration centre also being opened this week in Cape Town. The official opening was officially opened by Niel Colquhoun, Epson’s President of the EME region. Committed to the African Economy: South African Country Manager, Timothy
Breaking News Today – Thursday 10 April 2025
Business & Tech News Trump Pushes Pause on Tariffs, Except for China: U.S. President Donald Trump late yesterday, announced a decision to pause the wide-ranging tariffs he had, a week ago, implemented on most countries that had bent and moved stock markets across the globe. President Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for countries
How to Create and Launch a Winning Crowdfunding Campaign for Your Start-Up
Crowdfunding has become a game-changer for entrepreneurs looking to turn ideas into reality without relying solely on traditional investors. Platforms like Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and GoFundMe have empowered start-up's to raise millions while building a loyal customer base. But success isn’t guaranteed—it takes strategy, storytelling, and execution. Here’s a proven blueprint for creating and launching a
African Business Start-up Success Stories:
In a tough business landscape with multiple challenges that are seldom faced by companies on other continents, there have been some amazing business success stories on African soil. These companies include business Unicorns (a startup company valued at $1 billion or more) and other innovative fintech start-ups that have become a big growth and investment
Breaking News Today – Wednesday 9 April 2025
Business & Tech News Fuel Costs Dropping With the Rand Slipping: In what will be good news and a small relief for some African states, Brent crude oil and WTI crude oil futures both dropped 4% this morning with Brent dropping to a four-year low and below $61 per barrel, extending losses to a fifth
MultiChoice Competitor to Launch in Africa
Telecommunications Group MTN, Africa’s largest mobile network operator, has entered into a strategic partnership with UK-based video software company Synamedia. The new partnership is set to launch a new streaming platform in Africa, specifically created for mobile and fibre users across the continent. MTN has evolved beyond a simple Mobile network framework and has expanded
AI Creating a World Without Workers – Are any Jobs Safe?
Trend of AI Driven Job Shedding Growing In a not to astonishing announcement yesterday, The CEO of e-commerce giant Shopify, Tobi Lutke has announced a new hiring policy to employees. In a company memorandum, Lukte said that before making new hires, teams must first prove that the job can’t be done using AI. The internal
Debt – An Overview of Credit Levels in South Africa.
Eighty20 has released its 2024 Q4 Credit Stress Report in collaboration with Xpert Decision Systems (XDS). The Credit Stress Report probes consumer credit behaviour and cites key events from quarter four that had an impact on the current economic landscape. Quarter four 2024 CSR report outlines developments in the credit space as well as the economy
Breaking News Today – Friday 4 April 2025
Business & Tech News US And China Escalate Trade War: China has announced that it would impose its own retaliatory tariff rates on US products igniting a severe response from the Trump administration saying that it would impose a further 50% tariff on all Chinese imports. China has since vowed not to bow to the
The Tri-Fold Era Begins. HUAWEI Mate XT Arrives in South Africa
After a global launch last in September 2024, Huawei has officially announced the launch of the HUAWEI Mate XT | ULTIMATE DESIGN in South Africa. The phone is the world's first tri-fold smartphone, alongside the HUAWEI Mate X6 foldable. With the Mate XT’s massive 10.2-inch tablet-sized display that folds seamlessly into a pocket-friendly smartphone. Three
First Independently Built – Main Transmission Substation Commissioned in South Africa
South Africa’s first self-build Main Transmission Substation (MTS), by an Independent Power Producer (IPP), has been completed and commissioned on 5 April 2025. The New power sub-station, "Koruson" is a 400/132 kV MTS built on the outskirts of Noupoort in the Northern Cape in South Africa. The substation has been designed and constructed to connect