I had such fun this week meeting 60 dynamite entrepreneurs who are all keen to join our flagship Fetola accelerator, the SAB Foundation Tholoana Programme. It gets more exciting every year to see the rising quality and the potential of these entrepreneurs, who come from every province and across a wide range of industries from agriculture to...
Month: <span>February 2023</span>
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Comedy Cares: Comedian Kevin Hart celebrates Social Cohesion in Orange Farm
It’s the second month of the year, and already we have experienced something INCREDIBLE at Education Africa. On Friday, 17th February 2023, Kevin Hart, comedian and Hollywood box office powerhouse, visited our school Masibambane College in Orange Farm as a guest of Education Africa. He was accompanied by HE Dr. Reuben E. Brigety II, Ambassador of the...
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Apple announced three new features coming to the latest iOS 16.4
Good news for Apple users, the tech giant announced a couple of news features coming to iOS 16.4. The company revealed that the updates are for a small base of users. The announced features includes new emojis, an updated podcasts app and notification support for web apps. 1. The first draft in the beta is...
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The Rand Merchant Bank now operate from the Big Apple, New York
Mzansi’s Rand Merchant Bank is now a global player as it now operates from the big apple, New York. The move is part of the company strategy to facilitate greater US business flows into the African continent. The company is joining the likes of HSBC, JP Morgan Chase, City Bank and others that operate internationally. ...
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Meta launches subscription service called Meta Verified for Facebook and Instagram, nothing for Mahala
Meta takes an advice from Tesla’s play book as Facebook parent company Meta Platforms Inc. is launching a subscription service called Meta Verified that will include a handful of additional perks and features, including account verification badges for those who pay. The new subscription will cost users $11.99 per month — $14.99 if purchased through the iOS...
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OPINION | Do our current leaders have what it takes to face the challenges at hand writes Clem Sunter
With South Africa facing load shedding, unemployment, widespread poverty and a stagnant economy, proper leadership is needed to safeguard the destiny of our country and avoid destructive confrontation. Similar concerns are raised on the global level when it comes to leadership, writes Clem Sunter. Something we have no control over during our individual lifespans is the...
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Comedians needs to graduate from being a talent into business people and build a brands says Kevin Hart
The global entertainer, entrepreneur and Hartbeat founder of Hartbeat Kevin Hart and Thai Randolph, CEO of Hartbeat, gave a keynote conversation yesterday at Vodaworld, Midrand sharing Hartbeat’s core principles in building a next-generation media company that breaks through to consumers, advertisers and creators with storytelling that harnesses humour and heart. AWAfrica has partnered with Hartbeat...
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Mzansi music prince Nasty C tells his own story on E Africa, DStv and Universal+
Music sensation and hip hop star Nasty C is the latest media personality to appear on E!VIP this Sunday on E Africa, DStv and Universal+. The show give insight into the lives and careers of the most notable and high-profile celebrities from across Africa. In Nasty C’s episode of E! VIP he opens up on...
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OPINION | Will 2023 be the year that big businesses finally innovate?
As it stands, 2023 is shaping up to be an interesting year for corporate South Africa. Hot on the heels of an ongoing energy crisis, rising inflation and interest rates, and sluggish economic growth – it comes as no surprise that business resilience, sustainability and continuity will be reoccurring objectives for many enterprises looking to...
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Meta chief business officer Marne Levine leaves the company Meta business executive
Marne Levine is leaving the company after being with the organisation for almost 13 years. Levine was responsible for overseeing all advertising and business partnerships for Meta. The company’s longtime business executives Nicola Mendelsohn and Justin Osofsky, will take over her responsibilities. Levine joined Meta, then Facebook, in 2010 as the company’s first ever vice...