United for Wildlife, founded by The Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales, convened leading figures from the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors from across West and Central Africa to develop a regional network to combat the illegal wildlife trade in the regions.
Author: Africa Business
Millennials will drive the growth of insurance in Africa
The insurance industry in Africa is undergoing significant transformation, marked by evolving consumer needs, technological advancements, and shifting demographics. Among the most influential demographic groups driving this change is the Millennials generation, born between 1982 and 1994. According to market research firm, IMARC Group, the African insurance industry is expected to grow by 6.3% between 2024 and 2032, after reaching US$ 87.4 billion by 2023.
Ackerley Sports Group to Invest in South African Rugby
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) and Ackerley Sports Group (ASG) have announced their intention to form a partnership to enhance South African rugby across all levels.
Oppenheimers’ South African Future Trust awards R3 million to SA’s top entrepreneurs
2024 SAFT Summit Announced for 24 and 25 October
POS versus POS: Selecting the right solution is far more complex than chasing the cheapest
The article by Peter Ludi, Business Development Executive at redPanda Software, discusses the importance of choosing a robust POS system. Ludi warns of the risks associated with unsuitable systems, such as potential fraud, lost sales, and brand damage. The article advises retailers to opt for a POS solution that caters for their specific retail environment and integrates full functionality, from payment processing to inventory management and personalised promotions.
Industry-led tech solution designed to bring SA’s minibus taxis into the digital age
With the aim of bringing the local minibus tax industry into the digital age, the initiative will use innovative technologies such as digital cash payments and blockchain to help minibus owners enhance operations and maximise their revenue, while creating a safer and more secure environment for the travelling public and scholars.
NielsenIQ integrates Consumer Panel and Retail measurement data into its NIQ Discover platform – providing clients with a powerful connected user experience
NielsenIQ (NIQ) announced the integration of Consumer Panel and Retail measurement data into its NIQ Discover platform, providing retailers and brands the Full View on a single platform.
Mauritius is the mission of the documentary
In 2019, Mauritius witnessed one of the biggest international act, Major Lazer, to ever perform on the island. This is the story of the people who made it possible, an insider’s view of the challenges faced to put Mauritius on the international music map. The footage captured looks at everything from the conception of the event all the way down to production of the event as well as unexpected challenges along the way.
Closing SA’s IT skills gap and reducing off-shore investment ‘requires a shift in thinking’
Honoured as Top Tech Innovator at the 2024 Wired4Women awards, redAcademy founder and MD Jessica Hawkey is driven by an unrelenting drive to work towards closing the skills gap in South Africa. In doing this, she hopes to play a part in shifting the scales in the highly imbalanced ecosystem of off-shoring work, essentially taking billions of rands out of the economy so desperately in need of growth impetus. Change requires a shift in thinking, but she says this shift is already occurring.
Security, Ethics and Opportunity – AI in South Africa
The article is written by Jacques du Bruyn (MD of Flume – an SA agency which also has a global footprint) and delves into security, ethics and opportunities in AI for business.