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Avanti Communications is boosting satellite connectivity across southern Africa by securing additional capacity on the Türksat 5B satellite. The new agreement, building on a partnership established in 2019, strengthens Avanti’s ability to serve underserved regions and...
There’s a deepening food insecurity problem in SA
New research paints a stark picture of hunger and hardship across South Africa prompted by rising food prices, high unemployment, and stagnant wages. FoodForward SA (FFSA), the country’s leading non-profit fighting hunger and food waste - in partnership with the...
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As gold prices hover near record highs, driven by insatiable central bank demand, a striking new global poll by deVere Group reveals that 73% of investors aged 24 to 45 now favour Bitcoin over the precious metal as a long-term investment. The survey of 730 clients...
Young workers drive growth in earned wage access
Data from Paymenow reveals that young people are leading the adoption of earned wage access (EWA). The number of active users of the Paymenow platform aged 18 to 33 grew by 132% over the past year, significantly outpacing the platform’s 73% growth among older users....
The devastating impact of cyberattacks on industrial companies
The majority of industrial organisations estimate their financial losses caused by cyberattacks at over $1-million - while almost one in four report losses exceeding $5-million and, for some, it surpasses $10-million, according to a joint study conducted by Kaspersky...
Ocean economy faces pressure, fragmentation
The latest Global Trade Update from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) examines the ocean economy - a vital driver of global trade now under growing pressure from environmental and geopolitical shocks. New analysis reveals that ocean-based sectors such as shipping,...
Dehorning rhinos drastically reduces poaching
A landmark international study published yesterday (5 June 2025) in the Science Journal reveals that dehorning rhinos significantly reduces the risk of poaching – one of these iconic species' most immediate threats. The research, co-led by the University of Cape Town...
Ambitious reforms needed to boost productivity, employment
South Africa has extraordinary growth potential, though low public investment and high costs of doing business have been holding back growth. Major structural reforms are needed to boost productivity and advance the country towards meeting its goals of durably...
Don’t be fooled by fake AARTO news
The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) has noted with concern the proliferation of fake news and misinformation surrounding the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act rollout. The agency urges members of the public to exercise caution...
Enterprises should seize opportunities in sovereign AI strategies
AI is no longer simply a competitive differentiator for enterprises - the technology is increasingly critical to national security and economic empowerment, prompting countries across the globe to implement strategies that support AI sovereignty, says GlobalData....
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