The South African banking sector is poised for further disruption as one of the world’s largest digital banks, Revolut, prepares to enter the local market. The London-headquartered fintech Revolut is driving an expansion into emerging markets following last Wednesday’s announcement that it will launch a payments platform in India. Founded in 2015 by Nikolay Storonsky…
A team of 23 swimmers, aged between 11 and 23, will represent Namibia at the XXI Africa Aquatics Zone IV Championships in Manzini, Eswatini from 3 to 6 September. Both teams will have the task to defend their championship winning titles from the 2024 Zone IV Championships. According to a press release issued by the…
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,…
LESOTHO is set to become the epicenter of African culture and commerce this September as it prepares to host the inaugural ‘Africa Cultural Exchange and Trade Expo’ from 3 to 7 September 2025 in Maseru. The event, which promises to be a milestone in fostering continental unity, was officially unveiled during a recent press conference…
eMedia CEO Khalik Sherrif eMedia Holdings, the owner of free-to-air broadcaster e.tv, news channel eNCA and the Openview satellite platform, has seen strong growth in its video-on-demand platform eVOD in the 2025 financial year. According to eMedia CEO Khalik Sherrif, the company’s decision to enter the streaming video entertainment market gradually has aided eVOD’s profitability…
Trade Link CEO Ahmed Laher A lot goes on behind the scenes when major South African retailers modernise or migrate their IT systems. For key implementation partners like Trade Link, planning and preparation can start years before the project begins. Trade Link, a specialist in retail IT systems, supports over 50% of leading FMCG retailers…
South Africa is celebrating National Youth Day on 16 June. As South Africa prepares to commemorate National Youth Day on 16 June, the spirit of innovation and empowerment is taking centre stage across the country. This year’s celebrations not only honour the brave youth of 1976 who stood against apartheid during the Soweto Uprising, but…
