This article examines the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency in South Africa, highlighting the balance between progress and caution. It provides key insights into the regulatory environment, the potential for crypto adoption, and what businesses and investors need to know about navigating this emerging sector.
Zero to revenue in record time: A blueprint for monetising your data
This article explores how businesses can quickly monetize their data, taking them from zero to revenue in record time. It introduces a proven blueprint for leveraging data monetization strategies with Flow, offering companies a competitive edge in generating new revenue streams.
AI Empowering African Entrepreneurs: GIIG and SparkRockets Unveil Africa’s First AI-Powered Tool for Fast, Precise Startup Ideation
GIIG and SparkRockets have launched an AI-powered tool to support African entrepreneurs in validating and accelerating their startup ideas. Part of the GIIG Foundation’s C2V.ai toolkit, SparkRockets helps businesses rapidly refine their concepts with AI-driven insights, leveling the playing field for founders in emerging markets. Piloted successfully in Ethiopia, the platform offers valuable resources such as business modeling, pitch deck creation, and regulatory guidance to help startups gain investor interest and success.
3 strategies that businesses can embody for African Excellence
Discover three powerful strategies for African excellence in business: purpose-driven innovation, strong community building, and ethical leadership. Learn how to scale success with Adeolu Adewumi-Zer’s insights.
2025 Edelman Trust Barometer Kenya Reveals Public Grievance Reshapes Trust in Government, Business, and The Rich
Trust in Government declines (38%) while Kenyans approve of hostile activism as a means to drive change (46%).
Bybit crypto heist: Five key lessons to prevent a repeat
Two-factor authentication, liveness checks, and a centralized approach reduce the likelihood or eventual impacts of a hack, says D24 Fintech Group.
How to Invest in Art Like a Pro
Art has become an increasingly attractive alternative investment, offering the opportunity to diversify one’s portfolio, while having the potential for significant returns. One of its biggest advantages is that, at the very least, it tends to hold its value, and, over time, it can appreciate, all while offering buyers the pleasure of enjoying their acquisitions.
Why creative solutions are needed to address remote connectivity challenges
If you’ve ever travelled to a remote area, you’ll know that there are some locations where it’s impossible to connect. While it might be okay to miss an email or a social media post for a short while, this is the harsh reality for people who call these small communities home. A lack of connectivity in remote locations can have far-reaching effects, impacting nearly every aspect of daily life from accessing employment, healthcare and learning opportunities to making use of basic civil services.
South African Startup Sensor Networks Partners with Global Geyser Leader Ariston
In a significant milestone for local innovation, South African startup Sensor Networks has secured a groundbreaking partnership with Ariston, the world’s largest geyser manufacturer, headquartered in Italy. This collaboration will introduce state-of-the-art smart water heating solutions to South African homes in 2025, marking a major achievement for homegrown technology on the global stage.
NIQ State of Retail: South African consumers shift to value as economic pressures persist
Despite moderate growth in South Africa’s retail sector, consumers are focusing on value, with private label brands outperforming. The Technology & Durables market faces challenges due to smartphone saturation.