SME confidence is climbing in 2025, with more business owners viewing the economy and government efforts as supportive of growth. But the pressure isn’t off. The latest Business Partners SME Confidence Index shows cash flow, economic conditions, and limited funding remain the top barriers. To overcome these, 86% of SMEs say access to finance is critical, 85%…
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Nandi Madida Celebrates 100 Episodes of Africa Now Radio with Zakes Bantwini and Apple Music
Nandi Madida’s marked recently marked a significant milestone as she celebrates 100 episodes of Africa Now Radio on Apple Music 1. The star was surprised at a private dinner recently hosted by Apple Music with the likes of husband Zakes Batwini showing up to mark the moment. Since 2023, Nandi has led a sonic tour across Africa, interviewing…
Revitalising Joburg: Youth Empowerment and Urban Renewal Ahead of G20
Empowering Johannesburg’s Youth Through Urban Renewal: How ITFFA and Jozi My Jozi Are Paving the Way for Job Creation and Positive Storytelling Ahead of the G20 Summit With the G20 Summit just around the corner, Johannesburg is gearing up to showcase its remarkable transformation to the world. A powerful collaboration is underway between the International…
EL&N LONDON BLOOMS IN PRETORIA
THE WORLD’S MOST INSTAGRAMMABLE CAFÉ OFFICIALLY OPENS IN MENLYN MAINE CENTRAL SQUARE PRETORIA The wait is over, Pretoria. The iconic pink doors of EL&N London have officially opened at Menlyn Maine Central Square, bringing a breath of bold British charm and floral fantasy to the capital city. Known globally as the world’s most Instagrammable café,…
Telkom enters South Africa’s booming MVNO market
Telkom has entered the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) market through its partnership with a Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) platform provider with a proven track record in the South African market. Signing the MVNE platform agreement will enable Telkom to meet ICASA’s requirements while identifying and onboarding multiple MVNOs to strengthen its competitive position…
Africa Rising Leadership Summit & Awards set to Empower Africa’s Future Through Digital Transformation
Africa Rising Leadership is proud to announce the Africa Rising Leadership Summit & Awards, a premiere leadership gathering set to take place in Johannesburg on the 27th & 28th March 2025 at the Inanda Club Sandton. This landmark event will bring together Africa’s most dynamic and visionary leaders in a two day Summit to explore the intersection of leadership and digital transformation…
Telkom Business Wins Prestigious Telecommunication Service Provider of the Year Award at iPECS Global Partner Conference
Telkom Business has been honoured with the Telecommunication Service Provider of the Year award in the Unified Communications category at the prestigious iPECS Global Partner Conference in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on 26 February 2025. Competing against global industry leaders such as British Telecom (UK), Telstra (Australia), AT&T (USA), and Telekom Malaysia, Telkom Business stood out…
Telkom Business and Advannotech deliver smarter, accessible digital solutions for SA
Telkom Business has partnered with Advannotech to expand access to cost-effective, enterprise-grade Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) cloud technologies. Advannotech’s VantageX is an advanced Data Fusion platform that integrates seamlessly with your existing business applications and technologies, providing comprehensive business intelligence, data automation, and machine learning capabilities. This platform empowers organisations to…
Leveraging the metaverse to help kids unlock their boss potential
By Bridget Nkandu, Executive Head of Segment Strategy and Client Value Propositions at Nedbank As South African families navigate the 2025 ‘Back to School’ season, the metaverse is emerging as a transformative platform that has the potential to completely reshape education in a world increasingly defined by digital innovation. For today’s children, learning through the metaverse…
Tshego Gaelae crowned as the first Black Mrs World in Las Vegas
Soweto-born Tshego Gaelae has just made history, being crowned Mrs World at this year’s prestigious grand finale event in Las Vegas, becoming the first Black woman to win the title in the pageant’s 40-year history. The 34-year-old attorney and 2024 Mrs South Africa Queen follows in the footsteps of the only other South African to…
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