At the Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 22, 2026, South Africa’s deputy president Paul Mashatile signaled a renewed partnership with China amid a complex geopolitical global environment. Speaking at the event, he emphasized that South Africa wants to be more than a mine for the world’s second-largest economy, aiming to…
Jaen city and surrounding Olive groves and trees, Jaen is known as the Olive Oil capital producing around 25% of global supply and over half of Spain’s olive oil production. Ucg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Spain’s Deoleo, the world’s largest olive oil company, says a period of unprecedented volatility has unequivocally given…
THE return of Zimbabweans from South Africa fleeing xenophobic attacks will not affect Zimbabwe’s remittances, which account for a significant proportion of the gross domestic product, a government official has said. GeographicReferenceAccording to statistics, Zimbabwe has since recorded US$1.55 billion in diaspora remittances, a figure that is expected to double before the year-end, as per…
Tik Tok is expanding AI education, while strengthening safeguards against AI-generated spam and misleading content. (Image created using ChatGPT) TikTok is expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) literacy and transparency initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa. This, as social media platforms face increasing scrutiny over the impact of AI-generated content and the growing need to help users distinguish…
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Karooooo CEO Zak Calisto Singapore-headquartered Karooooo, the parent of South African fleet management and operational intelligence company Cartrack, has reported record quarterly subscriber growth, with South Africa leading the charge. Net subscriber additions jumped 70% to a record 142 472 in the three months to 31 May 2026, the first quarter of the group’s 2027 financial…
The US launched a new wave of strikes against Iran for a sixth night in a row, its military said, as the two sides battled for control of the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (Centcom) said the attacks were intended to “further degrade Iranian military capabilities”, before saying it had boarded a vessel as…
The Cue team. (Image: supplied) Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered customer service platform Cue has secured a $5 million (R82 million) primary funding round, co-led by Knife Capital and FAM Investments. The funding will support product development, international expansion and deeper investment in voice, security and enterprise integrations, according to a statement. Cape Town-headquartered Cue says it…
Heavy smoke from wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is engulfing large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, impacting air quality as millions of people are exposed to hazardous levels of air pollution. More than 100 wildfires are burning in Canada, and winds are carrying the smoke southeast. Multiple wildfires are raging…
I’ve watched more deals than I care to remember get won on a promise rather than a product. A slide that looks great. A demo held together with tape the night before. A road map sold as if it were already shipping. The purchase order lands this quarter. The bill lands later – and it’s…
