The work of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors this year will leave a lasting legacy for Africa’s economies. South Africa must ensure it makes the most of hosting this forum and championing the continent’s development agenda. Africa’s role in world affairs has come into sharp focus during a year marked by fundamental…
US President Donald Trump. Brian Snyder/Reuters The Trump administration said on Friday it would ask companies to pay US$100 000 (R1.7-million) per year for H-1B worker visas, prompting some big tech companies to warn visa holders to stay in the US or quickly return. The change could deal a big blow to the technology sector that…
The road to continental glory in the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2025/26 has officially begun following the Preliminary Round draw held at Azam Media Studios in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on Saturday. A total of 58 clubs from across Africa will compete in this year’s edition, with several blockbuster fixtures already lined up in the…
Across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, businesses are in a constant race to evolve. Markets shift, customer expectations rise, legacy systems groan under the weight of new demands, and somehow you’re expected to keep delivering – faster, smarter and more securely than ever before. We’ve seen the pressure first hand. The chief technology officer…
North America’s premier African music festival, Nuits D’Afrique in Montreal, just wrapped up its 39th edition. Afropop Worldwide was there, and we caught 22 bands, many of them Canadian-based, and all quite excellent. And that was just for the last five days of the 12-day extravaganza, the free outdoor portion that takes place in open…
WA as your sales assistant. (Image: Cellfind) Sales teams face intense pressure to connect with prospects instantly. Every second counts in today’s competitive market, where a delayed response can mean losing a potential customer to a competitor who responds faster. But here’s a striking reality: 90% of consumers expect an immediate response, yet the average…
Capital Appreciation CEO Bradley Sacks. Fintech group Capital Appreciation today announced strong results for the year ended 31 March, growing revenue to R1.25 billion. The group says its businesses demonstrated resilience in the face of a challenging economic environment by effectively growing revenue and managing expenses. Its payments and software divisions have attracted new clients,…
Shoprite Group’s Sixty60 platform has added pet food and other pet products to its catalogue through an alliance with Petshop Science. Petshop Science, a chain of pet stores owned by the JSE-listed retail giant, will now offer same-day delivery – in scheduled 60-minute timeslots – of even the heaviest bags of dog food. “Customers will…
