Google opens applications for Black Founders Fund

Google has announced that applications for the third cohort of Black Founders Fund for Startup opened in Africa and Euroupe in line with its commitment to digital transformation and support to black-founded startups. This year, Google has committed $4-million to...

WhatsApp the favourite social media platform

While WhatsApp may differ in certain aspects from other social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, the cross-platform has more than 2-billion monthly active users worldwide and ranks high among social media users. According to data presented by...

Bitcoin has facilitated $100trn of value since inception

Research conducted by BitcoinCasinos.com reveals the value of all-time Bitcoin transactions is about $100-trillion. Despite the dismal market performance in 2022, BTC miners kept validating transactions on the blockchain, generating $10-billion in revenue. Edith...

Average take-home pay down again in January

The average nominal take-home pay slipped again in January 2023, according to the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) as the challenging economic environment continues, affecting companies operating under high- pressure conditions brought on by the ongoing load...

Investments in renewables key for energy security

Investment in renewable energy will be a fundamental business decision in 2023 and beyond: it is the most direct solution for South Africa’s private businesses to improve their energy security situation. This is according to PwC South Africa’s second South...