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26% of SA SMBs Launched New Products During the Pandemic – Study
When the pandemic had just started in March 2020, developing new products was a way to respond to the uniquely challenging situation for 26% of small and medium companies surveyed in South Africa, according to a recent Kaspersky study. The…
Top 4 Most Trending Stories – Week in Review
As this week comes to a close we take a look at the stories that resonated most with our readers. MultiChoice dominated the news this week, having two of the week’s most trending stories. IBM announces that 6 African banks…
4 Easy Steps to Make a Video Collage in Minutes
Do you want to tell a story in the most simplified form? Want to create eye-catching posts on your social media page and attract likes and followers? Are you seeking new ideas for branding and marketing? Video collages are your…
Top 10 Most Talked About Entrepreneurs on Earth
In our modern world, the lives and stories of tycoons and magnates have resonated with almost all of us. Whether it be through humble origins, their original ideas that made them millions, or the controversies that line their path to…
DStv Unlocks 18 SuperSport Channels to All Subscribers in South Africa
MultiChoice’s DStv has announced that it will open 18 of its sports channels for live streaming on the DStv App and at now.dstv.com as part of the entertainment provider’s Open Window to celebrate the Heritage Day long weekend in South…
A Fifth of Nigeria’s Workforce Now Jobless Due to COVID-19
COVID-19 and its resulting worldwide pandemic have resulted in a fifth of Nigeria’s workforce losing their jobs, according to the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics. The job cuts followed significant disruptions to supply chains, continuing supply and demand shocks, and a…
How Tech Will Drive New Job Opportunities in South Africa
There is no doubt that the pandemic has accelerated most digitalisation trends, compressing what was expected to take years into months. And this has been applauded by the technology industry and business alike, with, for instance, even the most cloud-skeptical…
US Lifting Travel Restrictions for SA But Only for the Vaccinated
The US is lifting its travel ban on South African travellers by November 2021 and will allow access to South Africans as long as they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For more than 18 months, the US government has…
Netflix Launches Free Plan Exclusive to Kenyan Viewers
Netflix has announced the launch of a new free subscription plan exclusive to potential viewers in Kenya. However, according to Techweez, the plan comes with several caveats. Namely, the content selection on Netflix through the free plan will be limited,…
Top 4 Most Trending Stories – Week in Review
As this week comes to a close we take a look at the stories that resonated most with our readers. A free education app for South Africa’s most vulnerable learners, a new CIO for African Bank and new regulations for…
SpaceX is Preparing to Launch its First Crew of Tourists to Space
Four space tourists will be launching into the edge of the void on Wednesday evening aboard a SpaceX capsule. SpaceX is a space tourism company founded by tech magnate Elon Musk. The crew is headed by Jared Isaacman, a billionaire…
South Africa Moves to Level 2 Lockdown: All The New Regulations
South Africa has moved to adjusted level 2 lockdown from Monday, according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who made the announcement last evening during a nationwide broadcast. The relaxation of lockdown regulations comes as South Africa has seen a steady decline…
Top 4 Most Trending Stories – Week in Review
As this week comes to a close we take a look at the stories that resonated most with our readers. This week was marked by huge vaccine-related news in South Africa. After Discovery Health announced mandatory vaccinations for its employees…
Kenya Lost 737,500 Jobs in 2020 as GDP Shrinks from COVID Restrictions
Kenya’s job sector took a serious blow last year, having contracted for the first time in over 20 years. Overall, 737,500 jobs were lost as Kenya’s economy shrunk for the first time since 1992 as a result of COVID-19 induced…
How Unmanned Drones Are Delivering Medical Supplies Across Botswana
A collaborative project in Botswana is getting essential and emergency healthcare products to remote communities quicker than ever before through leveraging unmanned drones. The Drones for Health project sees a partnership between the country’s Ministry of Health and Wellness, the…
SA Cricketer Dale Steyn Launches Limited Line of NFTs
South African cricket pace bowler Dale Steyn today announced that he is releasing a limited number of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) on the OpenSea platform. Having announced his retirement from professional cricket last week, the Phalaborwa Express today embraced the digital…
