Zimbabwe is poised to become the first African country to receive Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service, due to a perceived standoff over licensing rules in South Africa. The neighboring country’s Postal & Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (Potraz) is expected to approve SpaceX’s application for Starlink services.
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BioNTech SE, the German biotech company, has announced revisions to its plans for building a vaccine manufacturing network in Africa. This development comes just over a year after breaking ground on its first facility in Rwanda.
Checkers, a leading South African retailer, has introduced Xtra Savings Plus, a monthly subscription service priced at R99. The subscription offers unlimited free deliveries through its popular on-demand grocery service, Sixty60.
Lipa Later, a Kenyan fintech platform that enables e-commerce, financial inclusion, and shopping on a centralized platform, has obtained exclusive approval to raise funds from the general public in the United States.
South African global chemicals and energy company, Sasol Limited, has entered into a three-year agreement with Vertree Partners Limited to advance its environmental markets strategy.
Investec Group, a niche private bank and wealth manager, experienced a boost in its share price following the release of a half-year profit update.
Tshepo Kgobe named as the next CEO. Tshepo Kgobe has been announced as the incoming CEO of the Gautrain Management Agency (GMA), succeeding William Dachs. Kgobe brings a wealth of engineering and project management experience to the role.
Toyota plans to ramp up production of electric vehicles (EVs) under its own brand and Lexus, with a target of producing over 600,000 EVs annually by 2025.
The Irish Tech Challenge South Africa is accepting applications from South African tech startups, offering them the opportunity for international exposure and access to global markets.
Abalobi, a South African community fish catch recording technology company, has been announced as one of the 15 finalists for the prestigious Earthshot Prize.