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Breaking News today – Thursday 5 December 2024
Business & Tech News Bitcoin Breaks $100,000 Barrier In early trade this morning (5 Dec), Bitcoin prices broke through the key $100,000 level to reach aa new all-time high. Trade in crypto currencies have surged since Donald Trump became President-Elect on sentiment that his administration would create a more crypto friendlier regulatory environment. Trumps pick
Red Hat Signs Strategic Agreement with AWS
Red Hat, Inc., the world's leading provider of open source solutions, has announced that it has signed a strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) with Amason Web Services (AWS) to scale availability of Red Hat open source solutions in AWS Marketplace, building upon the two companies’ long-standing relationship. Red Hat intends to help empower organizations with leading
MINI Car With Maximum Fun
Business Tech Africa got to drive the fabulous new Mini Cooper S, all electric vehicle this week that brought back lots of motoring “happy day” memories. The Cooper classic small sedan is without doubt designed and built for the fun loving motor enthusiast who loves the adrenalin rush of great performance and incredible tech, all
What If Africa……
As we head into another year, having seen an enormous amount of disruptions in Geopolitics and economics in the past 12-months, perhaps it is time for Africa to stop and reflect and perhaps set off on a new path to economic growth. With average GDP per capita in Africa having only grown by a measly
South African Young Scientists Excel at Türkiye Science Fair
Wednesday, 4 December 2024: Two South African learners from Eskom Expo for Young Scientist International Science Fair were awarded medals after successfully showcasing their research projects at this year’s İzmir International Innovation Science Energy Engineering Fair (IISEEF) in Türkiye. Wound Healing Solution a Winner Thiedu Du Preez, 17, from Vredenburg High School on the West
Breaking News today – Wednesday 4 December 2024
Business & Tech News South African GDP Contracts: The South African economy contracted by 0.3% in the third Quarter (Q3) 2024, following a revised 0.3% rise in Q2. Four out of ten industries measured registered declines. The primary source of the decline was in agriculture with lower than expected field crops (-28.8%, contributing -0.7 percentage
Get Ready for Holiday Hosting with TCL’s Home Essentials
As the holiday season draws near, TCL, a global leader in consumer electronics, offers a range of products that make holiday hosting easier and more enjoyable. From high-performance TVs for family movie nights to energy-efficient air conditioners and convenient appliances, TCL’s innovative technology helps families create memorable gatherings with ease and style. For entertainment, TCL’s
BMW Investing in the Future of South African EV Development
Midrand – 3 December 2024: BMW South Africa today hosted a media briefing to showcase some of the new models in their line-up for 2025 and to provide a context to their ongoing investment in the Auto manufacturing industry in the country. The new Automotive Production and Development Programme (APDP)Phase2 white paper, introduced in August
Visa Hosts Successful Demo Day for Second Cohort of Africa Fintech Accelerator
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, announced today the successful conclusion of the Demo Day for the second cohort of the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program. This exclusive event took place on December 2nd in Cape Town, South Africa, and provided a platform for 23 innovative fintech startups to present their groundbreaking solutions to
Navigating South Africa’s Auto Insurance Gaps
Business Tech Africa Spoke to Schalk Fischer, Insurance Vertical Sales Leader at TransUnion Africa about the findings of the newly released South Africa Insurance Trends Survey and the Key take-aways for the insurance industry: "South Africa’s vehicle insurance landscape is in a state of flux, reflecting broader shifts in consumer behaviour, financial pressures, and technological
Transit hubs: the new gateway to luxury
As the lines between business and leisure blur, the travel sector is adapting to meet the expectations of a new generation of travellers. The growing emphasis on convenience, luxury, and cultural immersion is transforming transit hubs into destinations in their own right. Global focus on Traveler Wellness Globally, the demand for convenience is reshaping travel
Breaking News today – Tuesday 3 December 2024
Business & Tech News Copper Prices Stabilise on China Data: Copper futures stabilized at around $4.08 per pound in early trade this morning (3 Dec) driven by expectations that there may be fresh stimulus packages announced by Beijing during its key political meetings this month. Chinese authorities skipped the usual readout of their regular November
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How Will Global Mining Investors Take Africa Seriously When African Leaders do not?
The African Critical Minerals Summit opened at the Sandton Convention Centre this morning (2 Dec), reflecting perhaps why mining in African is at a crossroad that might just decide the future of the continent as a whole. Africa sits at a junction where it holds a large portion of the mineral resources that are key
SAMA Discusses SA Healthcare Revolution Through AI
JOHANNESBURG, 30 November 2024 – The South African Medical Association (SAMA) is leading the discussion around harnessing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology in bridging the access gap in healthcare for millions of underserved South Africans. In a two-day pioneering event titled “Roundtable on AI for the Health of the Nation” held at
eGroupX Launches to Transform Financial and Telco services.
Johannesburg, 30 November 2024: A new player has entered the South African financial and telecommunications sector: eGroupX, a fintech and connectivity group launched to make financial and telco services more accessible and affordable for millions of people who remain underserved. eGroupX brings together a network of successful financial and connectivity businesses to create a comprehensive ecosystem
Breaking News today – Monday 2 December 2024
Business & Tech News BRICS Tariff Threat by Trump: US President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he will impose 100% import tariffs on any BRICS members should they create a rival currency to the US dollar as the basis for Global trade. The currency has been discussed at the most recent BRICS summit in Russia,
TikTok Ad Awards 2024: South African brands shine among regional winners
Last week, the inaugural TikTok Ad Awards 2024 ceremony took place in Dubai, at Upside, marking a significant first for the region. The event celebrated standout brands and agencies across the METAP region, encompassing North and South Africa, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Turkey and Pakistan that are setting the standard for creative, high-performing
(Advertorial) Unisa deploys its intellectual capacity to improve development outcomes.
"The Africa we Want: Unisa Championing Agenda 2063 As the largest university on the continent, Unisa’s mission is clear: to harness intellectual talent, knowledge and networks for the advancement and betterment of life. The university understands that the social, economic and environmental challenges of the world are best addressed when work-ing together. Under the leadership
Black Friday Revenue and Volume Tracker Day-4 Update
Black Friday Revenue and Volume Tracker Day-3 Update Day-4 of the Black Friday week, Gave the week its biggest single day of value yet, with a total of just over R900 million processed via the Eccentric payment channels. Thursdays (28 Nov) total, was up by 6% on that of Wednesday which had also seen an