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Breezy Trade-In launches in South Africa, transforming device trade-ins with AI

eriinfo.com4 months ago08 mins

Breezy, a global leader in device trade-in and refurbishment, has officially launched its innovative trade-in technology in South Africa, marking a significant milestone in the country’s circular tech economy. The launch introduces Breezy’s artificial intelligence-powered, turnkey trade-in solutions to South African consumers through strategic partnerships with leading retailers and financial platforms. Breezy’s entry into the…

Taiwan suspends chip export controls on South Africa

eriinfo.com4 months ago03 mins

Taiwan has suspended its plan to impose semiconductor export restrictions on South Africa just two days after announcing the measure, according to reports from Bloomberg News. The quick reversal follows a request from Pretoria to enter negotiations over the ongoing diplomatic dispute. Read: Watch this electric hypercar beat the Bugatti Chiron speed record The dramatic,…

WhatsApp AI tutor a big hit in South African schools

eriinfo.com4 months ago07 mins

Maski, a South African-built WhatsApp-based AI tutor for students in grades 1 to 12, has surpassed the 100 000-user mark just six months after the platform launched in March. It was built by Bytefuse in collaboration with textbook publisher Maskew Miller Longman. The two companies believe Maski’s AI foundations make it appropriate for individualised learning…

PayInc CEO Stephen Linnell on South Africa’s payments revolution

eriinfo.com4 months ago02 mins

South Africa’s payments ecosystem is evolving at a rapid pace. PayInc – previously BankservAfrica – sits at the core of the country’s payments infrastructure. As the builder and manager of the PayShap instant payment rails, PayInc is central to the Reserve Bank’s plans to drive digital inclusion through payment modernisation. In this episode of the…

Africa: South Africa’s Rooibos Tea – Can It Improve Digestion?

eriinfo.com4 months ago010 mins

Rooibos tea, a caffeine-free drink made from the leaves of a shrub indigenous to South Africa, is part of the country’s heritage. The rooibos plant (Aspalathus linearis) grows in the mountainous Cederberg region of South Africa’s Western Cape province. It has been traditionally harvested and consumed as a herbal tea by the Khoisan people. Beyond…

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Africa: Colonialism Hijacks Energy Transition – 70 Percent of Minerals for Renewables Lies in Global South but the Majority of Profits Are Captured By the World’s Richest

eriinfo.com4 months ago09 mins

Although Global South countries hold roughly 70% of transition minerals reserves, the majority of the investments in renewable energy are concentrated in the Global North (50%) and China (29%) – with those profits largely falling into the hands of the richest 1%. In 2024, Latin America received 3% of global clean energy investment, and Southeast…

South Africa faces Taiwan chip export curbs

eriinfo.com4 months ago05 mins

A TSMC chip fabrication facility in Taiwan Taiwan has imposed restrictions on semiconductor exports to South Africa, citing national security concerns and Pretoria’s alignment with Beijing, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday. The move underscores the geopolitical weight of Taiwan’s chip sector, which dominates global supply of advanced semiconductors through advanced chip foundry TSMC. According to…

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Africa: Camaraderie, Fashion At Nairobi Polo As Kenya Beats South Africa in 17-Goal-Kenya International Cup

eriinfo.com4 months ago03 mins

Nairobi — Fans and spectators were treated to an exhilarating weekend of high-octane competition as players showcased unmatched skill and sportsmanship at the Nairobi Polo Club. In the Tusker Malt-sponsored tournament, Kenya overcame South Africa by a single goal in the high-profile 17-Goal Kenya International Cup, winning the three-day event at the Nairobi Polo Club…

Connect and Source at China Homelife South Africa

eriinfo.com4 months ago05 mins

China-South Africa relations are thriving, and one of the clearest signs of this partnership is the annual China Homelife South Africa and Machinex Trade Fair—the largest Chinese sourcing event on the continent. The 2025 fair takes place from 23–25 September at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Over…

Trump’s visa folly is South Africa’s talent opportunity

eriinfo.com4 months ago09 mins

US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a staggering US$100 000 fee on new H-1B visas is a spectacular own goal for America and its technology industry. It is a hammer blow to the very sector that built Silicon Valley’s dominance. For South Africa, though, the move opens a small but potentially meaningful window: an…