The SA Innovation Summit 2024 kicked off yesterday with a focus on empowering local changemakers and driving transformative innovation across various sectors. Powered by the Technology Innovation Agency and hosted by the City of Cape Town, the Summit themed, “Catalysing Capital,” the Summit brought together a dynamic network of investors, innovators, and thought leaders, all driven by the shared goal of turning groundbreaking ideas into scalable businesses. Attracting over 1,500 footfalls across its three days, the summit set the stage as one of Africa’s premier platforms for both thought leadership and deal-making. With 150 influential speakers and almost 100 startups…
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Less than a month since the implementation of the two-pot retirement system, the surge in withdrawal applications continues and Sanlam says it is gaining a deeper understanding of some of the most common questions and misconceptions based on client conversations across its call centres, social media and other channels. The imperative to address client questions and clarify misconceptions while reminding clients of both the opportunity and the risks in withdrawal scenarios cannot be understated, says Roxanne Tobias, Actuary & Head of Marketing and Communications at Sanlam Risk & Savings. The two-pot retirement system presents a significant shift in how South…
With the Rand continuing to strengthen and heightened political stability as a result of the now formalised Government of National Unity, the small business sector in South Africa continues to show improved confidence. On the back of South African Reserve Bank cutting repo rates by 25 basis points today, thousands of SMEs in South Africa are celebrating how lower interest rates in an already improving business environment could benefit them. South African fintech iKhokha this week surveyed 1000 of their merchants, with 71% feeling better about the current state of their business compared to earlier this year, and 90% saying that…
Although sustainability is viewed as a global priority, however, it holds critical importance to the Sub-Saharan Africa region. Amidst the vibrant people, beautiful landscapes, and the remarkable economic growth reported for Sub-Saharan Africa, access to quality healthcare and food security however remains a challenge. Jorge Levinson, Senior Bayer Representative for the Sub-Saharan Africa region explores 3 approaches to how life science organisations can play a pivotal role in securing current needs while thinking about the future. 1. Empowering agriculture, nurturing communities Recognising Sub-Saharan Africa’s agricultural activities as a hub for food production plays a role in ensuring food security and healthier…
Cape Town will become a hotspot for innovation on October 16th and 17th, 2024, as it hosts the Elevate Your Enterprise Summit, organized by the business school Pranary. This premier event aims to gather global thought leaders, industry pioneers, and ambitious entrepreneurs, focusing on crucial elements of business growth: Marketing, Technology, and Investments, with a special emphasis on Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT. A Vision for Empowerment and Growth The summit was created out of a commitment to empower African entrepreneurs, addressing a significant need for practical insights tailored to the unique challenges of the African business landscape. “The Elevate Your…
Datacentrix, a leading hybrid ICT systems integrator and managed services provider, has been celebrated with four prestigious awards at the recent Southern African Lenovo Awards event. These accolades highlight Datacentrix’s outstanding performance as a Lenovo Tier 1 Platinum Partner for Infrastructure Solutions, the PC Group, and the Intelligent Devices Group (IDG), showcasing its strong commitment to its strategic partnership with Lenovo. For the second consecutive year, Datacentrix was named IDG Platinum Partner of the Year, reinforcing its status as a vital player within Lenovo’s local partner ecosystem. The company also received the Service Partner of the Year award, further emphasizing…
Muriel Dube was appointed as the chairperson of Sasol effective from September 13, 2024.
Audi South Africa is thrilled to announce that the single Audi RS 6 Avant GT destined for our market will be sold at an exclusive auction in November. With only 660 units produced worldwide, Audi SA is privileged to have secured unit 74 for the local market when some countries won’t receive this one-of-a-kind vehicle at all. This rare masterpiece will be sold through a live auction event, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting a worthy charity (more details on this exciting news will be shared in a later release). The RS 6 Avant GT is the final pure…
Technology and Artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming and reshaping business operations across multiple industries, and in the process are able to effect a tremendous impact on people’s lives. Within this context, the business sector can – and must – contribute positively to communities’ general well-being and prosperity while seeking growth opportunities. This was an overriding theme of the recent Datacentrix Showcase 2024, which took place at Montecasino in Johannesburg, presenting excellent content, new ideas and cutting-edge solutions to close to 2,000 technology and business professionals on the day. The event was proudly supported by Diamond sponsor Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), together with thirty-four…
In collaboration with Niya Consulting, the DO MORE FOUNDATION (founded by RCL FOODS) launched the Township Economy Programme in 2019 to empower young women in rural South African communities as sustainable business owners. The initiative aims to equip these women—often the primary breadwinners in their families—with practical skills and business acumen, helping them navigate challenges like poverty, social obstacles, poor infrastructure, and limited resources. Implementing this programme in Hammarsdale (KZN) and Rustenburg (NW) has provided significant insights and posed challenges, offering valuable lessons for businesses and non-profits seeking to replicate such initiatives. 1. Overcoming Language and Educational Barriers in Training…