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AI-Driven Safety in African Mineral Processing Plants
As Mineral Beneficiation calls continue to resonate across African Countries, Mineral processing plants have equally become a key component of these efforts, supplying refined and processed mining products vital for industries such as construction, manufacturing, and energy. However, these facilities are inherently high-risk environments, where heavy machinery, dust, chemicals, and extreme conditions pose significant hazards
Voices of Africa “Founder Fridays” Thabela House
For Zinhle Gasa, the journey into entrepreneurship and Thabela House began not in boardrooms or business schools, but in her own backyard. After purchasing her home in 2012, she found joy in hosting friends and creating vibrant social spaces. Her love for entertaining planted the seed for what would later grow into a thriving hospitality
Mukuru and MoneyGram Partner to Drive Cross-Border Payments in Africa and Beyond
Mukuru, one of Africa’s leading fintech platforms, has announced a strategic partnership with MoneyGram, the global payments network. This collaboration connects Mukuru to MoneyGram’s worldwide reach, combining two technology-driven platforms to deliver faster, more affordable, and more inclusive remittance services across Africa, Asia, and beyond. Expanding Access in a Growing Market Africa’s cross-border payments market
Navigating the 2025 Crypto Regulations in Africa
In the evolving landscape of Africa's digital economy, cryptocurrencies have emerged as a boost for financial transactions with major currency restrictions and often shortfalls hindering payments, crypto products are providing fast, secure and foreign currency free payments, particularly in regions plagued by high remittance costs and volatile currencies. As of September 2025, the continent's crypto
Breaking News Today – Friday 19 September 2025
Business News Today Surge in Africa's China Imports Fuels Trade Deficit Alarms Africa's imports from China jumped 25% in the first half of 2025, sparking urgent calls to address widening trade deficits that now exceed $100 billion annually. Key sectors like electronics and machinery dominate, outpacing exports of raw materials. Policymakers in Nigeria and South
Voices of Africa “Founder Fridays” Tolokazi Beer and Cider
Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela’s entrepreneurial journey has been marked by numerous challenges, remarkable achievements, and moments of adversity. Throughout her journey, her resilience consistently stands out, allowing her to overcome obstacles that might have deterred others. Her story began in the small village of Mgomanzi, Butterworth, South Africa. Although she grew up far from urban centers, her curiosity and
DCC Technologies adds ASUS Business Solutions to its distribution portfolio
DCC Technologies, one of Southern Africa’s leading ICT distributors, has announced a new partnership with ASUS Business to distribute its Business SYS product range. As a result, ASUS’s trusted business technology will now be more widely available to organisations across South Africa and the SADC region through DCC’s well-established reseller network. The partnership comes at
Tech Talk – Biodegradable Plastic Development in Africa with Fortis X
In this episode of Tech Talk, I chatted to Nick De Beer, founder of Fortis X. We discussed his company's journey from producing containers and other plastic goods for the medical field to developing biodegradable plastic solutions. Initially involved in producing medical devices, De Beer noticed the significant plastic waste generated in the industry. This
Innovative Funding Models Driving Africa’s Growth
Access to funds and capital has long been a challenge for African entrepreneurs, startups, and development projects. Traditional banking systems often require collateral and high credit scores, which many small businesses and early-stage ventures cannot provide. Yet, despite these barriers, the continent is now witnessing a wave of innovative funding models that are reshaping access
Breaking News Today – Friday 12 September 2025
Business News Today Gmail To Provide Delivery Tracking Tab Gmail is rolling out a new “Purchases” tab that gives users a quick overview of their upcoming package deliveries, Google announced on Thursday. The tab will allow them to access all their purchase-related emails in one place, even from past orders and shipments. They indicate that Gmail
Lessons from Successful Small African Businesses that Digitised Successfully
African businesses that are turning to and scaling up digital technologies are driving growth, improving efficiency, and expanding their customer base. In fact, by embracing digital transformation, many small businesses have overcome traditional barriers and achieved success in today's fast-paced economy. Here are some key lessons that can be learned from small African businesses that
ARM's SmeltDirect May Be the Game Changer South Africa's Ferroalloy Industry Needs
ARM’s more energy efficient smelting technology, known as SmeltDirect, may soon Transform South Africa's ferroalloy industry. Developed by African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), this innovative technology reduces electricity consumption by over 70% and carbon emissions by approximately 60%, giving industry users an advantage in terms of production cost, Additionally this breakthrough has the potential to re-industrialize
How to Build Strategic Partnerships: Collaborations that Drive Growth
In today's hyper-competitive business landscape, solo innovation and business scaling has a tendency of falling short. There is often greater strength in forming strategic partnerships; formal alliances between companies that pool resources, expertise, and markets. These have become more commonplace and if done well can become essential engines of growth. Such collaborations can unlock new
ZOHO Adds Zia AI to its Enterprise Software
Zoho, the enterprise software solution company provided a view of how Zoho is approaching AI adoption in enterprises from a complete customisation and fit-for purposes perspective, rather than a one size fits all approach. The presentation by Andrew Bourne, Head of Zoho EMEA, outlined the development and strategy behind Zoho's Large Language Model (LLM) AI,
Eskom Rolls Out 20 EVs, Plans 100 More For full Electric Fleet Transition
Eskom has announced the purchase of 20 electric vehicles (EVs), ranging from light delivery vehicles to light trucks, as part of its long-term plan to electrify its entire fleet. The utility confirmed on Wednesday that these vehicles will be deployed primarily within its distribution and generation divisions. Eskom further revealed plans to acquire an additional
Breaking News Today – Thursday 11 September 2025
Business News Today Perplexity Pushes its Position in AI Search with New Raise The AI Search company Perplexity, that is positioning itself aggressively in the AI search and browser space, notably making a $34.5 billion bid to acquire Google's Chrome browser to leverage its large user base for competitive advantage, has announced a new round
IRIS the AI Tutor in South Africa Continues to Impress Learners
Launched on 19 August by BSG Technologies, South African students are experiencing a transformative shift in education thanks to Iris, the AI-powered tutor that is quickly gaining attention for its innovative approach. Meanwhile, since its launch, Iris has impressed learners across the country by combining interactive technology with personalized learning experiences. As a result, students
Using social media to Build Brand Awareness for your African SME
Social media has become more than just a platform for connecting with friends and family. For businesses and SMEs, it is a powerful tool for building brand awareness, engaging with audiences, and standing out in a competitive marketplace. Whether you are a small business owner or managing a larger enterprise, leveraging social media effectively can
Counder to Bring Global and African Leaders to Cape Town After G20 Presidency
As South Africa takes on the upcoming G20 presidency, the country’s growing global influence is drawing increased attention. Against this backdrop, Counder, a global network connecting visionary leaders, has announced that its flagship Counder Conference 2026 will take place in Cape Town from January 27–29, 2026. The decision echoes both the country’s strategic position and the continent’s rising
Business School – How to Approach Funding
Entrepreneurs globally at some stage of their business growth, all face the same challenge – how to effectively look for and get funding. It may be seed funding or funding for growth or even capital requirements to scale operations. But whatever the need, this should be approached smartly and with careful planning and even better