Cryptocurrencies are moving beyond being seen as an investment asset as users find real-world uses in everyday contexts. It appears crypto is becoming more like cash – with users prepared to use it more at the point of sale. Crypto payments specialist MoneyBadger is hoping to profit from this trend, recently signing a deal with…
Israeli settlers have attacked several Palestinian villages across the occupied West Bank, as a wave of violence targeting residents harvesting their olive trees intensifies. At least three Palestinians were injured on Saturday after settlers attacked farmers in the village of Deir Nidham, northwest of Ramallah, the Palestinian Wafa news agency reported. Recommended Stories list of…
Strategix, which positions itself as a leading provider of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and enterprise technology solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Youngblood Consulting, a South African-based data company renowned for its expertise in database management, traditional and modern business intelligence solutions, Azure Power Platform and Managed Services as well as IOT-driven platforms. This…
Passive investing through exchange-traded funds may be losing its appeal. Tidal Financial Group Chief Revenue Officer Gavin Filmore finds many of his clients are no longer satisfied with buying popular ETFs tied to market indexes. “I think investors are looking beyond just the let’s call it the ‘VOO and chill approach’ where you just buy…
European aerospace groups unveiled a preliminary deal on Thursday to pool their loss-making satellite manufacturing activities, combining forces after months of negotiations to counter the runaway growth of rivals led by Elon Musk’s Starlink. The keenly awaited deal between Airbus, Thales and Leonardo would create a new venture starting from 2027, subject to approval by…
Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to intensify into a hurricane in the Caribbean on Saturday, bringing with it catastrophic flash flooding and potential landslides. The slow-moving storm is already responsible for the deaths of at least three people in Haiti. Meteorologists warn the storm could become a Category 4 hurricane, bringing major rainfall and destructive…
IT roles continue to dominate the remote job market. Remote job opportunities are once again on the rise in South Africa, with IT roles topping the list of the most advertised remote working jobs. This follows a 13% drop in advertised remote vacancies during 2023 and 2024. This is according to Pnet’s Job Market Trends…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) kicked off a leadership transition in Cairo with a day of tributes marking the conclusion of Professor Benedict Oramah’s 10-year tenure as president and chairman of the Board of Directors. The event brought together dignitaries from across the continent including former heads of state Macky Sall (Senegal) and Mahamadou Issoufou…
Reuters Trump and Xi last met in person in 2019, during Trump’s first term as president Donald Trump has said he would like China’s help to deal with Russia as he seeks to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. “I’d like China to help us out with Russia,” the US president said on…
South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria’s entertainment and media (E&M) industries are surpassing some global growth trends, with digital innovation, mobile-first audiences and the rapid integration of generative AI seen as driving the future of media in the countries. According to PwC’s latest Africa Entertainment and Media Outlook – Perspectives Report 2025–2029 – growth in E&M…
