Bitcoin hits new all-time high
The 15th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day last week was marked by the cryptocurrency attaining a new all-time high of $111 534, On 22 May 2010, developer Laszlo Hanyecz famously paid 10 000 Bitcoin for two pizzas – a transaction worth over $1,1-billion at today's...
Deeper divides for vulnerable economies as tariffs bite
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Hardcopy peripherals take a big hit
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Zoom reaches for new heights
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MultiChoice Group has demonstrated resilient operational March 2024
MultiChoice Group has demonstrated resilient operational performance for the year ended March 2024 (FY24), delivering a 26% trading profit margin in South Africa, while increasing trading profit in the Rest of Africa by 48%. Strategic milestones were reached, with the...
Economic impact of the legal profession valued at $1,6trn
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BETI up in May but future still uncertain
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), which measures the value of all electronic interbank transactions processed by BankservAfrica, recovered further in May 2024, contributing to a positive outlook for the economy in the second quarter. However,...
Load shedding relief raises manufacturing sentiment
Confidence among local manufacturers has reached the best level in two years. This is according to the Q2 Absa Manufacturing Survey, which showed that business confidence rose 7 points to 28 during the quarter. "Over the last few years, manufacturers' confidence...
Boom period ahead for e-commerce
The global e-commerce market will reach $83,26-trillion by 2030 with a CAGR of 18,9% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. The market has grown substantially due to the increasing popularity of omnichannel retailing in which companies...
SA dominates African fleet management market
The number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in South Africa reached an estimated 2,3-million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10,3%, this number is expected to reach 3,8-million...
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Openserve urges consumers to migrate to fibre
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How to successfully apply AI in your business
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Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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Developer – Internship Role (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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