Artificial intelligence has evolved beyond a single concept into various advanced forms, including machine learning, large language models, generative AI, agentic AI and quantum AI. This rapid evolution is reshaping business operations. AI adoption is skyrocketing, with generative AI usage expected to increase from 55% in 2023 to 75% in 2024, alongside significant investments in…
Singapore – As Singapore’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations draw to a close on Saturday night, a huge fireworks display will illuminate the city’s extraordinary skyline. The numerous skyscrapers and futuristic buildings stand as a tribute to the country’s remarkable development after separating from Malaysia in 1965. This tiny Southeast Asian state, with a population of just…
For many women entrepreneurs, stepping away from the business they’ve built is not just a professional decision, it’s a deeply personal one. Years, sometimes decades, of sacrifice, vision and resilience are tied to the company’s name, culture, and success. So, when it’s time to talk succession or exit strategies, the conversation isn’t just about financials…
South Africa has over 2.5 million small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), employing nearly 10 million people. Yet, many of these businesses are still viewed by corporates through the narrow lens of CSI or supplier development compliance. What if we have it backwards? What if it is big business that can no longer afford to…
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is once again taking centre stage in the country’s investment drive as it prepares to join other government organisations in representing Ghana at the prestigious Africa Singapore Business Forum (ASBF) slated for August 26 to 28. Under the strategic leadership of its forward-thinking Chief Executive Officer, Mr Simon Madjie,…
Despite his austerity measures, the president’s party is expected to do well in the crucial October mid-term elections. Argentina’s libertarian president, Javier Milei, has vetoed bills aimed at increasing pensions and disability spending, amid ongoing protests against his austerity fiscal policies, which are hitting many people in their day-to-day lives. Milei’s administration announced the decision…
Partner content: Africa’s Business Heroes Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), the flagship philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy, is proud to announce the Top 50 finalists of its 2025 Prize Competition – marking a record-breaking year for participation and regional representation. This year, ABH received 32,000 applications, the highest in the competition’s history, with submissions from all 54…
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 – 2026 will feature 24 national teams that will compete across nine stadiums. With more than 50 matches to manage, sportsbook operators are going to need to be capable of handling a high volume of data, along with live updates and shifting odds across a wide range of markets….
Report: The state of business e-mail 2025: Infrastructure, risk, IT’s next opportunity. In 2025, e-mail continues to anchor business communication across industries and regions. While instant messaging and collaboration platforms are on the rise, e-mail remains unmatched in its role as the system of record. When the message matters – when accountability, auditability and professionalism…
With youth unemployment sitting at 44.6%, many young South Africans are no longer waiting for jobs that may never come – they’re creating their own. While necessity is a major driver, locals are also starting businesses to make a difference, build wealth, or continue a family legacy. The result is a growing wave of youth-led startups, side hustles…
