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Breaking News Today – Wednesday 2 July 2025
Business & Tech News South African Banker Questions High Interest Rates: Soon to retire, Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie, has expressed his view on current South African interest rates yesterday, and indicating he believes that interest rates in South Africa should actively support the economy. At a media briefing, Fourie said “For me, a better way
Zambia’s Chisamba Solar Plant Signals a Positive Shift for SMMEs
With the commissioning of the Chisamba Solar Plant, Zambia is powering a new era for small businesses and energy security. President Hakainde Hichilema officially inaugurated the 100-megawatt Chisamba Solar Project, which was constructed by PowerChina. While the plant’s primary output will serve energy-intensive industries like mining, its broader implications for the economy particularly for small,
Tesla Model 2- Expected to Launch This Year
The Tesla Model 2 is apparently already reached production stage and is et to be launched in the third quarter of 2025. Much speculation about the new model exists with Tesla keeping the model and much of its details under close wraps prior to launch. Speculation over Price The Tesla production process has been overhauled
Platinum Prices Rise on Strong Demand and Strategic Moves by Chinese Investors
Main Image: Singapore Bullion Market Association South Africa’s platinum group metal (PGM) basket price has surged over 30% since the beginning of the year, sparking renewed investor interest and industrial speculation. This increase reflects broader momentum, as prices and activity rise in related products such as chrome. Several intersecting market forces from production bottlenecks and shifts
Breaking News Today – Tuesday 1 July 2025
Business & Tech News Platinum Maintaining its Price Momentum Futures in Platinum fell by around 6.5% in early trade this morning, to near $1,366 per ounce, but has since recovered to $1352 per ounce, indicating the bull run on the precious metal is not over. Platinum hit a 10-year high on June 26, as demand
Sudan Mining Tragedy Underscores Urgent Need for Stronger Safety Measures
An artisanal gold mine at the Kersh al-Feel site in Sudan collapsed, killing at least 11 workers and injuring 7 others, according to a statement by the Sudanese Mineral Resources Limited Company. The disaster has drawn international attention, stressing the urgent need for robust Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks especially focused on safety standards
EdTech in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges
Scaling Innovation for the Future of Education in Africa A new Boston Consulting Group report, reveals both the potential—and the current roadblocks—of EdTech in transforming learning outcomes for the world's youngest population group who have been set back by numerous challenges. The report highlights four levers required to unlock Africa’s EdTech potential: Fast-tracking education change
Business School – Intellectual Property Landscape in a Tech Driven World.
As Technology rapidly alters the way most work processes are formed, with AI driving a distinctive landscape-shaping movement, it is starting to raise the question of intellectual property rights on a daily basis. High profile court cases are starting to flood the courts over intellectual and creative property rights that will play out how future
Trend Micro to Deliver Secure Infrastructure at Scale
Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in cybersecurity, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA. Together, they are launching a suite of co-developed, pre-approved OEM appliance solutions. These offerings are designed to support secure, AI-powered infrastructure that scale up efficiency with the evolving needs of global enterprises. Meeting the Needs of
Breaking News Today – Monday 30 June 2025
Business & Tech News Trump Tariff Deadline Announcement President Donald Trump announced yesterday that the 90-day pause on the introduction of tariffs, will not be extended beyond 9 July. True said his administration will notify all countries that are affected by the trade tariffs which will be in effect unless they finalise trade deals. Trump
GOING GREEN? A TRADEMARK PERSPECTIVE
The Power and Pitfalls of “Green” Trademarks Terms like "green," "sustainable," and "eco-friendly" serve as powerful marketing tools to attract environmentally conscious consumers. Businesses often refer to these as “green” trademarks. While such trademarks offer exciting opportunities for savvy companies, they also carry hidden risks. Laudatory Terms: Why “Eco-Friendly” May Not Be Enough According to Alissa Naran and Robyn
Vodacom calls for 2026 Early Careers Applicants in STEM
Vodacom’s Commitment to Youth Empowerment As unemployment rates continue to be a great concern for both government and private sectors in South Africa, Vodacom has nevertheless remained committed to taking a proactive stance against this challenge. In response, the company is now inviting applications for the 2026 intake to its Early Careers programmes. These initiatives
Google Launches AI Weather Lab to improve Cyclone Forecasting
Picture by Google Africa is increasingly vulnerable to climate Weather shocks, including tropical cyclones that strike along its southeastern coast affecting countries like Mozambique, Madagascar, and South Africa. These storms bring not only physical destruction but also long-term economic setbacks. Accurate, AI-powered forecasts from tools like Weather Lab can play a crucial role in enhancing infrastructure planning, strengthening early warning
5 Reasons to Consider Payroll Outsourcing
In-house payroll is not necessarily the best vehicle for all companies Accurate and timely payroll impacts costs, tax compliance, and employee morale. Many organisations assume that insourced payroll is inherently superior. Yet in today's dynamic business environment, this assumption can be more costly. It can burden valuable personnel, increase compliance risks, and saddle organisations with
The Paradox of Governing Innovation
Picture by AI Opinion By: Prof. Abejide Ade-Ibijola (Johannesburg Business School, University of Johannesburg, South Africa) “We do not know what you do, or how you do it, but we are happy to police it…” 1. Summary Governance and innovation are often uneasy partners, different in nature, yet forced to coexist to shape progress in modern
The road to responsible AI is paved with data efficiency
Picture credit by HPE Emirates and Africa AI Discussions around the responsible adoption of AI increasingly take centre stage in boardrooms across Africa. A significant number of CEOs now grapple with the ethical complexities that come with implementing this powerful technology. One pressing issue under growing debate is AI’s environmental footprint. As the effects of
Business Chat – The Art of Successful Telcos – Vas-X
A Legacy of Innovation Business Chat today Features CEO Craig Palmer who spoke to me about how VAS-X's journey began with a vision to create technology solutions "by Africans for Africa." This ethos has driven the company to develop products that cater to the unique needs of the African telecommunications landscape. In 2021, VASX was
Lenovo's All-New Mega Gamer Legion 9 – in SA Soon
Lenovo has unveiled their all-new Lenovo Legion 9i (18”, 10) at Tech World Shanghai 2025. The laptop is a powerfully enhanced machine aimed at the creator and gaming fraternities.The laptop is a powerfully enhanced machine aimed at the creator and gaming fraternities. While not yet available in South Africa (Lenovo confirmed with Business Tech Africa
Breaking News Today – Wednesday 25 June 2025
Business & Tech News Platinum Hits All-Time-High Platinum futures prices spiked to a new all-time-high this morning above the $1300 per ounce level, bringing its growth to over 44% year-to-date and by over 21% in June so far. The bull market in the precious metal is being driven by tight supply, rising jewellery restocking, as
Skilling Africa With AI Opportunities
In Africa 44 million Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises, (ESMMEs) currently employ 80 percent of the continent's workforce, and contribute 60% of the continent’s GDP. With that scope it is the only sector that realistically could curb Africa’s large unemployment and development deficits. Speaking at today’s first ever AI Skilling day in Midrand South Africa, Colin