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Contract renewals, what to look out for

When companies think of contract renewals as a routine process they often assume they can leave the practice on autopilot. Contract renewals should be…

CIPC hack, the perfect threat example

It’s the magnitude of repercussions in an organization after the aftermath of a cyber attack that lingers. The South African Companies and Intellectual Property…

Generative AI on the scene, will it reshape how business delivers value?

How business delivers value is fundamentally crucial in any business. Is that value in jeopardy when looking at generative AI’s growth in the last…

Hostex 2024, a pillar necessary for the South African markets growth

Through a blend of modern and edgy designed stalls, Africa’s food, drink, and hospitality trade expo, Hostex 2024, kicked off on Sunday, March 3rd…

Paint that cools down buildings is here, here’s what we know

Paint that cools down buildinggs and apparently saves lives is here, the science proven and is now at a large scale rollout transforming military…

How the supply chain industry is at a crucial juncture

In 2024 the supply chain industry finds itself at a crucial juncture, earmarked by a blend of technological innovation, shifting consumer behaviours, and the…

Topco and Coca-Cola join forces for sustainability conference

Topco Media has partnered with Coca-Cola South Africa to host the upcoming 2024 The Future of Sustainability Conference aimed at connecting ethical and green…

Lenovo partners with WEKA to target AI

Lenovo has announced a global partnership with WEKA to provide peak performance in next-generation artificial intelligence. Lenovo in addressing the demands of reliability, enhanced…

ChatGPT tip of the iceberg, here’s a look at impressive AI

ChatGPT may only be the tip of the iceberg when it comes to incoming AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools for marketers. There are more AI…

Why ChatGPT looks so attractive to investors, Microsoft right now

In a bid to invest $10 billion into OpenAI the owner of ChatGPT, a chatbot software with almost human-like conversational responses, Microsoft Corp is…

NewBank coming to SA: Cardless, do it all on one app service

What are these whispers of a new bank launching in four days? Here’s what we know so far. I have always found space and…

Mxit founder Herman Heunis’ legacy of cost-effective chats

Namibia-born Mxit founder Herman Heunis passed away on Wednesday following a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. Heunis diagnosed two years ago was a software…

WhatsApp users can now leave groups discreetly

WhatsApp users can now leave groups discreetly and control who sees them online. There is finally a way you can leave that work, family,…

The Nothing phone (1) review: iPhone contender or not?

Heading straight into the unknown requires boldness and the courage to be met by uncertainty. This requires a certain level of guts and former…

Car subscription marketplace FlexClub launches in Cape Town

Car subscription marketplace FlexClub has officially launched in Cape Town, providing an alternative to traditional car loans and rentals. Through FlexClub, customers can rent…

Media24 announces plans for major print closures and layoffs

Media24 has announced plans to close five magazines and several newspapers, as well as additional restructuring that will affect over 500 staff members. The…

Are young Africans getting access to entrepreneurial training early enough? [Sponsored]

How soon after they start school should African youth be taught about entrepreneurship? Junior Achievement Africa CEO Elizabeth Bintliff (pictured above) says young Africans are…

Africa needs more incubators, accelerators to nurture young entrepreneurs [Sponsored]

How best can policy makers on the continent encourage and support young Africans to start and run their own businesses? Young Entrepreneurs Network (YEN)…

Anzisha Prize announces top 20 young African entrepreneurs of 2019 [Sponsored]

Meet Africa’s youngest entrepreneurs whose ideas are re-imagining the future of the continent After months of searching the African continent, the Anzisha Prize has…

Here’s what goes on behind Anzisha’s Prize winner selection process [Sponsored]

Ever wondered how the winners of the Anzisha Prize are selected? The prize, an initiative of the African Leadership Academy and the Mastercard Foundation,…

Encourage entrepreneurial mindset at young age to beat joblessness says expert [Sponsored]

South Africa’s unemployment rate is sitting at a scary 11-year high. In the second quarter it stood at 29%, up 1.4 percentage points from…

Can entrepreneurial parents inspire their children to follow in their footsteps? [Sponsored]

Does it make a difference who your parents are if you’re looking to start a business? To what degree do parents influence the chances…

Here’s how Uganda’s RideLink grew its revenue by pivoting from a B2C to B2B model [Sponsored]

A pivot from a business-to-consumer (B2C) to a business-to-business (B2B) model helped Ugandan on-demand transport service RideLink grow its revenue says founder and head…

ASUS and AMD Launch AI-Driven Expert P Series PCs for South African SMBs

Calls vs Puts: Understanding the Two Types of Options

HONOR celebrates Amajita’s AFCON win with 400 Lite smartphone drop

ASUS and AMD Launch AI-Driven Expert P Series PCs for South African SMBs

SAVCA CEO Tshepiso Kobile steps down, Nicola Gubb named interim head

Nedbank backs SwiftVEE’s PrysWys to bring fintech to the farm gate

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Slate Truck is an outrageously sensible pickup

Red Bull wings for Lucid – not Tesla

Gravity is a true driver’s EV SUV