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Connectivity and Cost Challenges in AI Adoption Across Africa
Africa’s ability to fully harness its AI potential remains constrained by two critical barriers cost and connectivity. While the continent shows growing interest in AI Technology for sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and education, the financial and infrastructural realities make scaling adoption a formidable task. The High Cost of AI Infrastructure Building and deploying AI systems
Standard Chartered Sells Wealth and Retail Banking Business to FNB Zambia
Standard Chartered Bank Zambia and First National Bank (FNB) Zambia have entered into an agreement for the sale of Standard Chartered Zambia’s Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business portfolio. This follows Standard Chartered’s 27 November 2024 announcement of its intention to explore a potential sale, consistent with the Bank’s global strategy to focus resources on
BYD Expands South African Line-Up with New Sealion 5 Plug-In Hybrid SUV
BYD, China’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, is accelerating its footprint in South Africa with the launch of the Sealion 5, a new plug-in hybrid SUV. The announcement follows the company’s recent pledge to roll out a nationwide high-speed EV charging network, underscoring BYD’s growing investment in sustainable mobility across the region. A New Player in
Business School – SME Cyber Security Tips
Cybersecurity – SMEs Should Prioritise and Safeguard their Digital Future With one in three South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) falling victim to cyberattacks, the digital threat landscape is no longer a distant concern — it’s a daily reality. SME services provider Lula has called on small business owners to take proactive steps to
AI Expo – Talking Bubbles and AI in Africa
The AI Expo Africa kicked-off with a sobering perspective from Expo co-founder and AI expert Kieth Jones. From his perspective there is no doubt about the AI bubble, that ever expanding mushroom of global tech enthusiasm is expanding to a point where it will inevitably burst.. The picture developed by Jones is however not a
Energy Recovery Systems in African Smelting Plants
Smelting operations across Africa are among the most energy-intensive industrial processes, consuming vast amounts of electricity and fuel to extract metals from ore. Yet, a large portion of this energy is lost as waste heat through furnace off-gases, hot slags, and cooling circuits. Harnessing this thermal energy through Energy Recovery Systems (ERS) presents an opportunity
Safaricom Ethiopia Deepens Roots with M-Pesa's EthSwitch Integration
Safaricom Ethiopia has expanded M-Pesa's reach by integrating it with EthSwitch, Ethiopia's national payments network. This move bridges M-Pesa wallets with over 15 banks and other mobile wallets, paving the way for smoother and more inclusive financial transactions. The integration, announced on October 27, marks a breakthrough moment for financial interoperability in the country connecting
Scaling Up with Social Media and Digital Payments for Start-Ups and SMEs
Marketplaces have changed dramatically through Social Media. What once relied on physical stalls, word of mouth advertising, and direct face-to-face interactions has evolved into vibrant digital spaces where a single post, reel, or live session can connect entrepreneurs to thousands of customers across cities, countries, and continents. The boundaries that once limited small businesses geography,
Breaking News Today – Wednesday 29 October 2025
Business News Today AI Expo Africa Kicking Off Today Africa's largest AI event kicks of today with a focus on promoting the responsible development of AI across the continent. From real-world case studies to detailed tech demos, the event aims to engage delegates about the current and near term state-of-the-art, best practice, available technology and
Groundbreaking AI Powered App Builder Designed for Africa Launched
Gebeya Inc. (www.Gebeya.com), a platform technology company empowering Africans in the service economy , today announced the launch of Gebeya Dala, a revolutionary AI-powered app builder engineered specifically for the African context. Born from the need to overcome unique local barriers to tech creation, Gebeya Dala empowers anyone, from curious teenagers to aspiring entrepreneurs, to
Amazon Announces Corporate Restructuring Plan with Job Cuts
Amazon is preparing to trim up to 30,000 corporate roles starting Tuesday, part of a broader effort to streamline operations and adjust for over-hiring during the pandemic. While the number represents only a small fraction of Amazon’s 1.55 million employees, it accounts for nearly10% of the company’s 350,000 corporate staff making this the largest round
Rhino Resources Advances Drilling and Testing in Namibia’s Orange Basin
Rhino Resources is preparing to launch a new drilling and testing campaign in its PEL 85 offshore block, located in Namibia’s Orange Basin. The initiative aims to confirm the commercial potential of the company’s oil and condensate gas discoveries before transitioning into the development phase. According to a company statement released on Friday, October 24,
Why South Africa Should Still Be on the FATF Grey List: Policies on Paper, Peril in Practice
In a move hailed by government officials and business leaders as a milestone for economic recovery, South Africa was officially removed from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) "Grey List" on October 24, 2025, after nearly three years of heightened international scrutiny. The delisting, announced during the FATF's plenary session in Paris, signals that the
Mobile Based Learning and Blended Training for SMEs
Mobile based learning has emerged as a practical way for entrepreneurs,SMEs and employees to gain relevant skills, enhance business operations, and access timely information without stepping away from their usual workplaces. This development is driven by the growing adoption of smartphones and improved internet access, which are fundamentally changing the capacity-building paradigm for Small and
Breaking News Today – Tuesday 28 October 2025
Business News Today US and China Agree on Trade Agreement Framework According to various news reports, China and the United States have agreed to a framework for a potential trade deal that will be discussed when their respective leaders meet later this week, according to the US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent. The deal will include
MultiChoice to Delist from JSE and A2X as Canal+ Crosses 90% Ownership Threshold
MultiChoice Group is officially set to delist from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and A2X Markets following Canal+’s successful acquisition of more than 90% of its issued shares. This development triggers a mandatory buyout of the remaining shareholders, in accordance with South African takeover regulations. Trading in MultiChoice shares ends on 6 December 2025. The
No Free Lunch Podcast- Is the AI Promise Over-Hyped
In this episode of "No Free Lunch," host Greg Stewart engages with Nick Hudson, co-founder and chairman of PANDA (Pandemic, Data, and Analytics), to discuss the skepticism surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and its perceived value. Nick shared some of his controversial perspectives on AI developments that cast a serious shadow over the current narratives around
Calibration as a Pillar of Risk Management in African Mining
Precision underpins both safety and profitability In Africa’s mining industry and the smallest measurement error can trigger cascading effects from equipment malfunction and material loss to environmental hazards. Calibration, the process of verifying and fine-tuning measurement instruments, serves as a critical safeguard against these risks. It ensures that readings from key equipment remain accurate, reliable,
GSMA Partners with Africa’s Leading Operators to Tackle Smartphone Costs
The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has teamed up with six of Africa’s top mobile operators Airtel, Axian Telecom, Ethio Telecom, Orange, Vodacom, and MTN to develop minimum standards for low-cost smartphones. The announcement came during the Mobile World Congress Africa in Kigali, Rwanda, as part of the GSMA Handset Affordability Coalition. The
Outsmart the Scammers this Cybersecurity Month
October is the month when cybersecurity experts are busiest, keeping us all safe online. With Black Friday around the corner, there are deals everywhere, people clicking fast and scammers are sharpening their digital claws. Around 68% of South Africans said they were targeted by fraud (email, phone, text, online) from Aug-Dec 2024 and 33% of