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Motorola Steps Back Into the Spotlight in South Africa With Bold Innovation and Bigger Plans for 2026
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November 14, 2025November 14, 2025Business

Motorola Steps Back Into the Spotlight in South Africa With Bold Innovation and Bigger Plans for 2026

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Motorola is making a confident comeback in South Africa, rekindling nostalgia while introducing modern innovation that speaks to today’s tech savvy consumers. For many South Africans, Motorola sits in the same hall of fame as Nokia and Sony Ericsson. While those brands have faded from the global stage, Motorola has remained active and continues to...

Cassava Technologies’ GPUaaS: A Game Changer for Africa’s Tech Growth and Digital Sovereignty
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November 13, 2025November 13, 2025Business

Cassava Technologies’ GPUaaS: A Game Changer for Africa’s Tech Growth and Digital Sovereignty

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Cassava Technologies’ rollout of GPU-as-a-Service across Africa is a major infrastructure step. It brings high-performance compute closer to users. As a result, both regional tech companies and governments can benefit in clear, practical ways. Benefits for regional tech companiesFirst, lower latency improves application performance. This matters for real-time AI, video analytics and autonomous systems. Furthermore,...

Entrepreneurs across Zimbabwe, South Africa and the wider SADC region face many challenges that slowly lead to failure. Businesses rarely collapse overnight. It often starts with small mistakes, poor planning and a weak understanding of the operating environment. Many start businesses with passion but no plan. They do not study the market, calculate costs or prepare for slow months. Without a solid business model, cash quickly runs out. Planning helps anticipate obstacles and build resilience. Entrepreneurs must take time to map their business ideas, understand their numbers and identify what makes them unique in a competitive market.
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November 13, 2025November 15, 2025opinion

Why Entrepreneurs are Failing and How to Fix It

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Entrepreneurs across Zimbabwe, South Africa and the wider SADC region face many challenges that slowly lead to failure. Businesses rarely collapse overnight. It often starts with small mistakes, poor planning and a weak understanding of the operating environment. Poor Planning and Weak Business Models Many start businesses with passion but no plan. They do not...

South Africa’s rand held steady ahead of the mid-year budget review. This calm reflects investor anticipation of a stronger fiscal picture. Economists expect improved revenue collection. They also expect growth forecasts to be trimmed. Both outcomes matter for business planning. First, the immediate market effect is likely to be positive. A healthier fiscal stance can support the rand and lower sovereign risk. That reduces borrowing costs for government and, indirectly, for corporates. Consequently, bond yields may remain contained and credit spreads could narrow. For firms that plan large capital projects, this matters. Lower financing costs make investment more affordable.
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November 12, 2025November 15, 2025opinion

Rand stability and the mid-year review: what businesses must expect for 2026

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South Africa’s rand held steady ahead of the mid-year budget review. This calm reflects investor anticipation of a stronger fiscal picture. Economists expect improved revenue collection. They also expect growth forecasts to be trimmed. Both outcomes matter for business planning. First, the immediate market effect is likely to be positive. A healthier fiscal stance can...

Egypt and South Africa Strengthen Trade and Automotive Ties
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November 10, 2025November 15, 2025economy

Egypt and South Africa Strengthen Trade and Automotive Ties

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Egypt and South Africa have agreed to deepen economic cooperation by expanding partnerships in trade, automotive manufacturing, logistics, and maritime transport. The decision follows a meeting in Cairo between Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib and South Africa’s Minister of Trade and Industry Parks Franklyn Mpho Tau. South Africa’s ambassador Ntsiki Mashimbye...

Zimbabweans Urged to Seize Opportunities from South Africa’s Changing Car Market
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November 8, 2025November 10, 2025Business

Zimbabweans Urged to Seize Opportunities from South Africa’s Changing Car Market

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Harare, Nov 2025 – Zimbabwean motorists, car dealers, and investors are being encouraged to take advantage of South Africa’s ongoing shift in the automotive market, where several popular car models are being discontinued. The move, driven by automakers transitioning toward electric vehicles and new market dynamics, is expected to create both opportunities and challenges for...