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Source: © LinkedIn In 2025 AI will transform advertising, signalling a fundamental shift in how advertisers approach digital marketing

AI to transform advertising in fundamental shift in digital marketing in 2025

Source: Supplied. AfricArena celebrated 100 years of innovation with @totalenergies_za for the 100 Startupper of the Year Challenge at the AfricArena Cape Town Grand Summit 2024.

Global cities compete to host AfricArena innovation summits in 2025

2 Jan 2025

Source: © The Economic Times President-elect Donald Trump is making a U-turn on banning TikTok in the US

Trump's U-turn on the banning of TikTok

By Danette Breitenbach 2 Jan 2025

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Africa Agri Tech 2023 to spotlight agriculture, science and technology

Africa Agri Tech 2023 to spotlight agriculture, science and technology

17 Feb 2023

MTN commits to $1bn Ghana investment after government scraps tax claim

MTN commits to $1bn Ghana investment after government scraps tax claim

16 Feb 2023

Africa is fertile ground for innovative tech, here are some great examples

Africa is fertile ground for innovative tech, here are some great examples

Paula Nagy 9 Feb 2023

Adrian Ephraim. Source: LinkedIn

Nigerian tech publication hires South African journalist as editor-in-chief

8 Feb 2023

Reebok x Botter concept sneaker offers glimpse at future of footwear production

Reebok x Botter concept sneaker offers glimpse at future of footwear production

7 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied. Olaseni Alabede,Global Technology Partners' new CTO.

Global Technology Partners appoints new CTO

7 Feb 2023

How are startups driving super-app success in Africa?

How are startups driving super-app success in Africa?

Christopher Ball 2 Feb 2023

Biz Most Read Award winners January 2023

Biz Most Read Award winners January 2023

Bizcommunity.com 1 Feb 2023

Google launches startup accelerator for women in Africa

Google launches startup accelerator for women in Africa

31 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Andile Ngcaba, chairman and founding partner at Convergence Partners

Private equity firm raises $296m to drive digital inclusion across Africa

30 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Lesetja Kganyago, the South African Reserve Bank governor.

Davos 2023: How much longer before the Reserve Bank rolls out retail digital currency?

Katja Hamilton 25 Jan 2023

African tech ecosystem still growing with $6.5bn raised in 2022 - Report

African tech ecosystem still growing with $6.5bn raised in 2022 - Report

25 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. David de Coning, Crossgate Technologies' chief executive officer.

Goodbye magstripe; hello EMV mobile... and paying for your coffee in crypto and gold

Katja Hamilton 24 Jan 2023

5 ways retail will double-down on digital in 2023

5 ways retail will double-down on digital in 2023

24 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Jaco Nel, chief technology officer of Deimos.

#BizTrends2023: 5 top cybersecurity predictions for African businesses in 2023

Jaco Nel 24 Jan 2023

11 disruptive startups selected for AfriTech's accelerator programme

11 disruptive startups selected for AfriTech's accelerator programme

23 Jan 2023

5 e-commerce trends for 2023

5 e-commerce trends for 2023

Bennet Otoo 23 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Nigeria's finance minister, Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed.

African nations stall global corporate tax deal

Katja Hamilton 20 Jan 2023

Source © Benoit Daoust Google says it is committed to making the ad-supported web a safer and more private place for everyone in Africa

Google: Making ad platforms safe for users, advertisers, and publishers in Africa

20 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: What's next for payments in Africa?

#BizTrends2023: What's next for payments in Africa?

Karen Nadasen 19 Jan 2023

Ghana approves sale of controlling stake in Vodafone Ghana to Telecel Group

Ghana approves sale of controlling stake in Vodafone Ghana to Telecel Group

17 Jan 2023

MTN Ghana hit with bill of $773m for back taxes

MTN Ghana hit with bill of $773m for back taxes

16 Jan 2023

How African organisations can use AI to accelerate sustainability in 2023

How African organisations can use AI to accelerate sustainability in 2023

Ria Pinto 12 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Kent Marais, head of Platform Domain at Standard Bank.

Standard Bank's Kent Marais unpacks the acceleration of Africa's thriving platform economy

Katja Hamilton 11 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Alice Tomdio, chief financial officer at Yellow Card Financial.

#BizTrends2023: The future of crypto in Africa

Alice Tomdio 11 Jan 2023

Flick Live launches - the first live shopping app in Africa

Flick Live launches - the first live shopping app in Africa

11 Jan 2023

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Tech convergence a disruptive trend for retail in 2023

10 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Brian Smith, technical consultant at Datacentrix.

#BizTrends2023: The rise of operational technology in the healthcare arena

Brian Smith 9 Jan 2023

L'Oréal unveils inclusive beauty tech at CES for persons with limited mobility

L'Oréal unveils inclusive beauty tech at CES for persons with limited mobility

9 Jan 2023

Amazon to eliminate just over 18,000 roles

Amazon to eliminate just over 18,000 roles

6 Jan 2023

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Africa Agri Tech 2023 to spotlight agriculture, science and technology

AgricultureAfrica Agri Tech 2023 to spotlight agriculture, science and technology

17 Feb 2023

MTN commits to $1bn Ghana investment after government scraps tax claim

ICTMTN commits to $1bn Ghana investment after government scraps tax claim

16 Feb 2023

Africa is fertile ground for innovative tech, here are some great examples

EntrepreneurshipAfrica is fertile ground for innovative tech, here are some great examples

Paula Nagy 9 Feb 2023

Adrian Ephraim. Source: LinkedIn

Marketing & MediaNigerian tech publication hires South African journalist as editor-in-chief

8 Feb 2023

Reebok x Botter concept sneaker offers glimpse at future of footwear production

RetailReebok x Botter concept sneaker offers glimpse at future of footwear production

7 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied. Olaseni Alabede,Global Technology Partners' new CTO.

FinanceGlobal Technology Partners appoints new CTO

7 Feb 2023

How are startups driving super-app success in Africa?

EntrepreneurshipHow are startups driving super-app success in Africa?

Christopher Ball 2 Feb 2023

Biz Most Read Award winners January 2023

Marketing & MediaBiz Most Read Award winners January 2023

Bizcommunity.com 1 Feb 2023

Google launches startup accelerator for women in Africa

ICTGoogle launches startup accelerator for women in Africa

31 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Andile Ngcaba, chairman and founding partner at Convergence Partners

FinancePrivate equity firm raises $296m to drive digital inclusion across Africa

30 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Lesetja Kganyago, the South African Reserve Bank governor.

FinanceDavos 2023: How much longer before the Reserve Bank rolls out retail digital currency?

Katja Hamilton 25 Jan 2023

African tech ecosystem still growing with $6.5bn raised in 2022 - Report

ICTAfrican tech ecosystem still growing with $6.5bn raised in 2022 - Report

25 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. David de Coning, Crossgate Technologies' chief executive officer.

FinanceGoodbye magstripe; hello EMV mobile... and paying for your coffee in crypto and gold

Katja Hamilton 24 Jan 2023

5 ways retail will double-down on digital in 2023

Retail5 ways retail will double-down on digital in 2023

24 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Jaco Nel, chief technology officer of Deimos.

ICT#BizTrends2023: 5 top cybersecurity predictions for African businesses in 2023

Jaco Nel 24 Jan 2023

11 disruptive startups selected for AfriTech's accelerator programme

Entrepreneurship11 disruptive startups selected for AfriTech's accelerator programme

23 Jan 2023

5 e-commerce trends for 2023

Retail5 e-commerce trends for 2023

Bennet Otoo 23 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Nigeria's finance minister, Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed.

FinanceAfrican nations stall global corporate tax deal

Katja Hamilton 20 Jan 2023

Source © Benoit Daoust Google says it is committed to making the ad-supported web a safer and more private place for everyone in Africa

Marketing & MediaGoogle: Making ad platforms safe for users, advertisers, and publishers in Africa

20 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: What's next for payments in Africa?

Retail#BizTrends2023: What's next for payments in Africa?

Karen Nadasen 19 Jan 2023

Ghana approves sale of controlling stake in Vodafone Ghana to Telecel Group

ICTGhana approves sale of controlling stake in Vodafone Ghana to Telecel Group

17 Jan 2023

MTN Ghana hit with bill of $773m for back taxes

ICTMTN Ghana hit with bill of $773m for back taxes

16 Jan 2023

How African organisations can use AI to accelerate sustainability in 2023

ICTHow African organisations can use AI to accelerate sustainability in 2023

Ria Pinto 12 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Kent Marais, head of Platform Domain at Standard Bank.

FinanceStandard Bank's Kent Marais unpacks the acceleration of Africa's thriving platform economy

Katja Hamilton 11 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Alice Tomdio, chief financial officer at Yellow Card Financial.

Finance#BizTrends2023: The future of crypto in Africa

Alice Tomdio 11 Jan 2023

Flick Live launches - the first live shopping app in Africa

ICTFlick Live launches - the first live shopping app in Africa

11 Jan 2023

Source: ©Andriy Popov -

RetailTech convergence a disruptive trend for retail in 2023

10 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Brian Smith, technical consultant at Datacentrix.

Healthcare#BizTrends2023: The rise of operational technology in the healthcare arena

Brian Smith 9 Jan 2023

L'Oréal unveils inclusive beauty tech at CES for persons with limited mobility

RetailL'Oréal unveils inclusive beauty tech at CES for persons with limited mobility

9 Jan 2023

Amazon to eliminate just over 18,000 roles

ICTAmazon to eliminate just over 18,000 roles

6 Jan 2023

Africa's changing shopping trends allow e-tailers to meet evolving expectations

RetailAfrica's changing shopping trends allow e-tailers to meet evolving expectations

Darijan Boškovic 5 Jan 2023

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RetailThe metaverse offers challenges and possibilities for the future of the retail industry

Omar H. Fares 4 Jan 2023

Biz Most Read Award winners December 2022

Marketing & MediaBiz Most Read Award winners December 2022

Bizcommunity.com 4 Jan 2023

DFC and Mastercard collaborate to drive digitisation and financial inclusion in Africa

FinanceDFC and Mastercard collaborate to drive digitisation and financial inclusion in Africa

3 Jan 2023

YouTube partners with All-Africa Music Awards

LifestyleYouTube partners with All-Africa Music Awards

29 Dec 2022

Source: Supplied. Sthembiso Zwane, GoGetta's co-founder.

ESG & SustainabilityTrailblazing equity crowdfunding in Africa

28 Dec 2022

Source: Supplied

RetailSenegal's Kwely launches made-in-Africa wholesale marketplace

19 Dec 2022

Source: Supplied. Alice Tomdio, chief financial officer at Yellow Card Financial.

FinancePaving the way for women in crypto

Katja Hamilton 15 Dec 2022

Source: Reuters.

FinanceVisa to invest $1bn in Africa over 5 years to cash in on e-payments boom

15 Dec 2022

Grocery delivery service Yassir Express launches in Gauteng

RetailGrocery delivery service Yassir Express launches in Gauteng

13 Dec 2022