Hubble captures puzzling galaxy
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features a galaxy that’s hard to categorise. The galaxy in question is NGC 2775, which lies 67-million light-years away in the constellation Cancer (the Crab). NGC 2775 sports a smooth, featureless centre that is devoid of...
Long-awaited liquidity looms for local tech venture capitalists
Investment analysts Endeavor South Africa has highlighted fintech acquisitions worth billions and rising exit momentum across Africa as a proof point for a maturing ecosystem. The company says a string of high-profile exits in South Africa’s tech and fintech sectors...
Microsoft to retire Skype in May
Microsoft will turn Skype off in May 2025, shifting users to its Teams platform. According to Jeff Teper, president: collaborative apps and platforms at Microsoft, the move aims to streamline the company’s free consumer communications offerings. “The way we...
US strategic reserve kickstarts ‘crypto arms race’
The global “crypto arms race” is on, with US president Donald Trump announcing a strategic US reserve of digital assets the stakes have skyrocketed. This prediction comes from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as the news “strategic crypto reserve” that will include...
Joburg’s CCTV bylaws come under fire
The City of Johannesburg has signed in a new bylaw that could make outlaw many existing CCTV camera installations, and make it more onerous for property owners to secure their premises. In terms of the new bylaws, any CCTV camera that has a view of a public space will...
IoDSA raises concerns about SAA appointment
South Africa’s troubled flag carrier SAA is once again making headlines for governance issues. The Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) notes its concern about allegations of political interference in the airline’s CEO appointment. Media reports article...
Subdued manufacturing impacts PMI
The Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for February 2025 highlights continued challenges for South Africa's manufacturing sector. The seasonally-adjusted Absa PMI declined slightly by 0.6 points to 44.7 in February, remaining in contractionary territory for the...
Cashless pilot delivers benefits for taxis
Waxd Solution, in partnership with Botransa, has launched its cashless Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) System project in Swartruggens. "Going cashless is a crucial step in modernising our transport system and ensuring the safety of both drivers and commuters,”...
Looking forward to a property market upswing
South Africa’s residential property market has started to recover after an incredibly difficult year. “In 2024, typical for pre-election uncertainty, people held off large capital acquisitions such as buying a house,” says Renier Kriek, MD of Sentinel Homes. Potential...
Nokia to set up a cellular network on the Moon
Nokia plans to set up a cellular communications network on the Moon. This is one of the outcomes that the new Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) mission hopes to accomplish. Carrying NASA instruments as part of the agency’s CLPS initiative and Artemis campaign,...
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+OneX acquires EUCafrica
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African venture capital, private capital on track for record year
The African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA) has released its flagship reports, the 2022 H1 Annual African Private Capital and Venture Capital Activity reports. The reports present an overview of the venture ecosystem, private capital fundraising,...
Jumo launches Vela asset management engine
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Imran Abbas named as new Link Africa CEO
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Procurement is pivotal to ensuring a sustainable future
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Think global, act local to remedy procurement myopia
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Trellix finds open source projects could be at risk
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Recognise the potential of a composable DXP
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