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Why Business Fundamentals Still Matter in the Age of AI
Businesses have clearly gone digital fast, and artificial intelligence (AI) has continued to push the boundaries of what is possible in business within the shortest period of time making it one of the most influential forces shaping modern strategy and operations. From predictive analytics and customer insights to automation and generative tools, AI is changing
Weekly Tech Wrap – on Business Tech Africa
Bill Gates warns that AI advancement means the reduction of human labour. In an eye opening commentary, Bill Gates voiced that due to AI advancement, humans may only need to work up to two days in the future. This highlights how AI and labour collide. Bill Gates explained how despite the current state of Artificial
Breaking News Today – Monday 27 October 2025
Business News Today FATF – Nigeria and South Africa off "Grey-List" – Launches AI Fake Countermeasures Sub-Saharan Africa’s two largest economies, South Africa and Nigeria, have finally been removed from a FATF's list of countries subject to increased monitoring for illicit money flows. Mozambique and Burkina Faso were also removed. Paris-based Financial Action Task Force
South Africa's Trade Playbook: Navigating Global Shifts for Export Resilience
South Africa's import-export sector stands at a pivotal crossroads. Verto's latest white-paper, South Africa’s Playbook for Mastering Global Trade, dissects this landscape, urging businesses to transcend traditional strengths toward sophisticated strategies that blend digital innovation with sustainability. At stake: a R164 billion export engine in early 2025, bolstered by automotive prowess and citrus vitality, yet
Voices of Africa “Founder Fridays” Financial Minds South Africa
This Founder Friday, we spotlight KC Rottok Chesaina, a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) whose innovative approach to finance, sustainability, and leadership is transforming how organizations in South Africa and beyond navigate complex financial landscapes. Recognized as one of SAICA’s Top 35 under 35 in 2015, KC combines technical expertise with strategic vision, making him a trailblazer
THE MINING WRAP
BME and Strayos form an alliance to optimize blasting operations in Mining using artificial intelligence (AI). The collaboration integrates AI-powered analytics and 3D modeling to enhance fragmentation control, allowing operators to plan blasts more accurately and efficiently. This reduces both operational costs and environmental impact by minimizing overbreak, lowering energy consumption, and controlling dust and
Overcoming Barriers to Entry for African SMEs in the Mining Sector
The mining sector remains one of Africa’s most lucrative and strategic industries, contributing significantly to GDP, exports, and employment across the continent. However, despite its potential, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often face substantial barriers when attempting to enter or expand within the mining value chain. These obstacles ranging from limited access to finance and
Breaking News Today – Friday 24 October 2025
Business News Today Singapore Seeking New Investment Opportunities in South Africa Enterprise Singapore, the city-state’s trade and enterprise agency, Are leading a business trade mission in South Africa this week and have stated that the mission, part of its Scale-Up Programme, is aimed to connect participating firms with South African counterparts and to seek potential
Data and AI cannot Connect Without Context
AI is changing our daily lives, and making extraordinary complex tasks, particularly from a data searching and basic task perspective, but it's also changing the enterprise software space and how enterprises data can be used and refined to provide meaningful business insights. According to Stef de Mulder of SAP, you need "on the fly" access
AWIEF2025 Conference and Exhibition Set to Empower Women Entrepreneurs Across Africa
The Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF2025) will open its doors from 30 to 31 October 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa. This event will unite women entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, corporate executives, and development partners from across Africa and the diaspora, fostering high-level dialogue, showcasing innovations, and creating opportunities
Hyatt Regency Brand Debuts in Zambia with Renovation of The Pamodzi Hotel
Hyatt enters a management agreement with ASB Hotel Properties and Albwardy Investments (Pamodzi Hotels PLC), introducing the full-service Hyatt Regency brand to Lusaka, Zambia. The iconic property, currently operating as The Pamodzi Hotel, will undergo extensive renovations while staying open and will reopen as Hyatt Regency Lusaka The Pamodzi in 2026. This marks Hyatt’s first
Accessible Training Models for Township Based Entrepreneurs Across Africa
Township-based entrepreneurs across Africa represent one of the continent’s most vibrant yet under-supported economic forces. From food vendors in Soweto to digital repair shops in Lagos, these entrepreneurs embody resilience and innovation. However, they often face significant barriers to formal business training ranging from cost and accessibility to language and digital exclusion. To unlock their
Best Practices for Calibration in African Mining
Calibration the process of verifying and adjusting measurement instruments to ensure accuracy plays a crucial role in African mining. From load cells and pressure gauges to environmental monitors and weighing systems, accurate readings are essential for operational efficiency, safety, and compliance. Inaccurate measurements can lead to under-reported production, safety hazards, or even regulatory violations. As
Breaking News Today – Thursday 23 October 2025
Business News Today Inflation In South Africa Edges up on Higher Utilities and Food Increases South Africa’s annual inflation rate ticked up to 3.4% in September 2025 from 3.3% in August, slightly below market forecasts of 3.5%. It remains within the official South African Reserve Bank's target range of 3%-6%. Price growth accelerated primarily for
Africa's Entertainment & Media Sector Surges – PwC Outlook Forecast
According to the latest PWC Entertainment and Media Report released today, Africa's entertainment and media (E&M) industry is set to outpace global E&M growth. Released today amid economic headwinds, the report spotlights Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya as resilient powerhouses, with digital advertising, streaming, and gaming reshaping how content is created, consumed, and monetized. The
Liquid Intelligent Technology Zambia Launches SME Portal
Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia, a business of Cassava Technologies, has unveiled its Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) Portal a first-of-its-kind bundled digital solution designed to equip Zambian businesses with the tools they need to compete, grow, and thrive in today’s rapidly evolving economy. An All-in-One Digital Platform for SMEs The portal consolidates essential digital services
South Africa’s TymeBank Soon to Rebrand as GoTyme
South Africa’s digital-first bank, TymeBank, is preparing to enter a new phase of its growth journey. The fintech giant announced plans to rebrand as GoTyme in the first half of 2026, a move designed to unify its global brand identity and reflect its evolution into a mature, international financial player. From Local Innovation to Global
Digital Competence as the New Currency for African Small Businesses
The ability to use digital tools effectively has become the line that separates thriving businesses from those fading into obscurity. Digital competence is no longer just an additional extra or optional it’s a strategic necessity. For small enterprises operating with limited resources or in informal markets, technology now functions as both a growth engine and
Breaking News Today – Wednesday 22 October 2025
Business News Today Chat GPT Announces Surprise New Browser Launch Challenging Google OpenAI launched its new AI driven Atlas web browser named "Atlas" in a surprise livestream. The Announcement kicked-off with CEO Sam Altman himself, speaking directly to the audience. “We think AI represents a rare, once-a-decade opportunity to rethink what a browser can be about,” Altman said. According to
The Mythical Life of a South African Taxpayer
By Joon Chong, Partner at Webber Wentzel If South African tax were a fable, it would feature three enduring characters: the weary taxpayer, the watchful SARS, and the elusive concept known ascertainty. All three appear in our legislation, but only one consistently shows up in practice — SARS. The taxpayer, meanwhile, wanders through labyrinths of