As the world marks Africa Industrialization Day on 20 November, UNIDO Director General, Gerd Müller reflects on the continent’s progress and the urgent investments needed to drive sustainable, competitive industrial growth. In this op-ed, he outlines why Africa stands at a defining…
Google has announced the launch of Gemini 3, its most intelligent and capable AI model yet. Designed to bring state-of-the-art reasoning and powerful new agentic capabilities, Gemini 3 is set to transform the Google products people use every day, marking a significant…
Walmart Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has elected John Furner, 51, to succeed Doug McMillon, 59, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart Inc., effective February 1, 2026. Furner was also elected to the company’s Board of…
The Shoprite Group has rolled out an advanced digital recruitment platform designed to connect people with jobs in their own communities in partnership with a South African SMME. In a country struggling with a severe unemployment crisis, the Shoprite Group…
Yellow Card has appointed Maria Oldham as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, and now based in London, Oldham holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from EAESP-FGV São Paulo and an MBA from the London…
The festive season is here, and with it comes more ways to make every moment count. Mastercard has introduced The Mastercard Collection, a new suite of exclusive global dining, entertainment, and travel benefits available across Eastern Europe, the Middle East,…
The retail industry is evolving faster than ever and those who fail to adapt risk being left behind. With customers demanding more personalized, seamless, and tech-driven experiences, the pressure is on for retailers to innovate, transform, and rethink how they…
Cassava Technologies has announced a strategic partnership to expand access to Google’s advanced AI, Gemini, across the continent. The collaboration is built on two key offers designed to remove the primary barriers of cost and data consumption for consumers and businesses…
Veeam® Software has appointed Allison Cerra as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Reporting directly to CEO Anand Eswaran, Cerra joins from Alkami Technology, where she has served as Chief Marketing Officer since 2021. Her prior leadership roles include Hewlett Packard Enterprise, McAfee,…
Vodacom Group announces a pivotal agreement with Starlink, a satellite broadband provider, to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband internet to millions of businesses across Africa and to expand rural network coverage. This accord aligns with Vodacom’s Vision 2030 strategy to grow…