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Amazon South Africa's Seller Summit showcases success and innovation for local businesses
11+ hour, 35+ min ago (382+ words) In a boost for local entrepreneurs, Amazon South Africa recently hosted its second annual Seller Summit, gathering over 300 ambitious business leaders and the platform's most successful sellers. This year, the summit aimed to empower South African businesses with the latest…...
Investment Summit: boosting South Africa's economic growth
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (940+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted the 7th annual Investment Summit, where nearly R900 billion in investment commitments were secured. As South Africa grapples with stagnant economic growth and high unemployment, this summit represents a crucial step towards revitalising the economy and fostering job…...
Debunking financial myths: safeguarding your future
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (490+ words) Discover the common financial myths that young professionals believe and learn why financial safeguards are essential for building resilience in an unpredictable world. Building'financial'resilience often feels like a problem for later in life when the reality is that many people…...
Can't wait for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'? These five fashion films will feed your obsession
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (415+ words) Miranda and Emily are making a come-back on May 1. The countdown to "The Devil Wears Prada 2" is officially on, with its May 1, 2026, release date circled in bold on every fashion lover's calendar. Ever since the first trailer dropped, the anticipation…...
Afreximbank unveils $10bn lifeline to shield Africa from Middle East crisis shockwaves
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (403+ words) Dr George Elombi, president and chairman of Afreximbank, said this crisis response programme is in tune with the bank's DNA. Beyond short-term relief, Afreximbank aims to use the facility to strengthen long-term resilience. The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved…...
MTN Ghana completes mobile money separation to accelerate fintech growth
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (529+ words) This restructuring forms MTN's broader ambition to expand its fintech footprint across Africa. MTN Group'has marked a major milestone in its fintech strategy with the successful completion of the structural separation of its mobile money business in Ghana, a move…...
Fuel shortages in Western Cape raise safety concerns for petrol station owners
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (679+ words) Concern has been raised as a petrol station owner spoke about shortage of petrol due to alleged non-delivery in the Western Cape area. Image: Jacques Naude / Independent Media Concerns over fuel availability in the Western Cape have intensified after a…...
South Africa's connectivity future depends on people, not just percentages
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (812+ words) Explore the stark contrast between connectivity statistics and the lived experiences of South Africans, revealing how a focus on human metrics can bridge the digital divide. Here's the truth about how connectivity is seen broadly: Walk into any boardroom and…...
Your AI tools are useless without context. Who profits from closing that gap?
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (1268+ words) Explore the critical role of context in utilising AI tools effectively, as industry experts discuss the challenges faced by African enterprises in data integration and the implications for consultancies like Pw C. There was a moment during last week's anchor interview…...
Why cutting insurance during a cost of living crisis can lead to financial disaster
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (617+ words) With rising fuel and electricity costs putting pressure on South African households, financial experts urge consumers to prioritise insurance payments to avoid long-term financial setbacks. When the cost of living spikes overnight, people understandably look for anything they can cut,…...