Energy and Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa delivering a keynote address at the Africa Energy Week in Cape Town on November 5, 2024. 1 minute Energy and Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says natural gas is critical as a transitional energy source on Africa’s path towards a sustainable and decarbonised energy future. Ramokgopa was speaking at the…
Donald Trump gestures as he holds hands with his wife Melania during his rally in West Palm Beach, Florida. 1 minute Some emerging market currencies and stocks have suffered losses after the US election win by Republican Donald Trump sent the dollar sharply higher and raised the threat of fresh trade barriers. MSCI’s index tracking…
A worker counts money. 2 minutes The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has raised concerns over the dire financial crisis faced by several municipalities in Limpopo. SALGA has also raised concerns about the political instability in hung municipalities, saying it deprives services to the residents. The association met with municipalities in Tzaneen in Limpopo….
The company houses one of the largest contemporary southern African art collections, with over 25,000 artworks. Nando’s and Spier Arts Trust have collaborated to spotlight South African talent and enhance global exposure for local artists. By integrating contemporary African art into the decor of over 1,000 restaurants in 24 countries, this partnership not only boosts…
Source: © Cottonbro Studio Pexels There is uncertainty for advertisers on TikTok as the platform’s future hangs in the balance with Trump’s return to power Trump’s winning the election means his shift on TikTok’s potential ban could impact the app’s future in the US. This creates uncertainty for advertisers targeting its 170 million American users….
Last night, Thursday 8 November, the national winners of the 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards’ (VJOY) were honoured at a ceremony in Johannesburg (Image supplied) Last night, Thursday 8 November, the national winners of the 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards (VJOY) were honoured at a ceremony in Johannesburg. Cowen won for…
Source: Reuters. Regional equities had started the day by tracking Wall Street’s overnight rise to record highs, with investors digesting the Federal Reserve’s message for careful interest-rate cuts even with expectations for big fiscal spending under incoming President Donald Trump. US Treasury yields pushed to new lows in Asian hours, keeping the dollar under pressure…
Source: Reuters. The Bitcoin options market was already targeting $80,000 for late November expiries even before yesterday’s vote. $73,500 was the previous high in March this year. The cryptocurrency is currently trading at ZAR 1,302,085 (at 15h15). The rest of the crypto market has also surged. The futures market suggests that the record-breaking rally in…
Located in Durbanville, in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, the new campus plans to offer schools in education, IT, law, media and design, commerce, architecture, and engineering, with a planned capacity of between 4,000 and 5,000 contact learning students. The campus will officially welcome students in the 2026 academic year. Broadening access to higher…
Source: © 123rf 123rf From November all incoming service conversations for businesses using WhatsApp Business are free This was announced recently by Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp. In addition, The Messenger Network, a Meta Business Solutions Partner has announced that it will launch Clinch, South Africa’s first WhatsApp Business Directory and Marketplace. “We believe…
