The newly appointed Minister of Electricity Dr Kgosientso Sputla Ramokgopa says he has a plan and strategy to end load shedding in South Africa. The newly appointed Minister of Electricity speaking to Talk Radio 702 Clement Manyathela, said “I know what I’ve gotten myself into.” While speaking to Manyathela, Sputla said he understands the task...
Day: <span>8 March 2023</span>
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Alex Rodriguez’s ticketing startup Jump raises US$20m in funding
Jump, the ticketing specialist founded by New York Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez and his business partner Marc Lore, has raised US$20 million in funding, according to Bloomberg. According to the news reports the seed funding for the startup was led by Forerunner Ventures and included investment from Courtside Ventures, Will Ventures and Mastry Ventures, MetaLab, and Drive...
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Land Bank appoints Themba Rikhotso as the new CEO – Chief Executive Officer
Land Bank has appointed Themba Rikhotso as its chief executive officer (CEO), effective 1 April 2023. Rikhotso holds a BCom degree and an MBL and has completed an international executive development programme with GIBS, as well as an executive development programme with Wharton. Rikhotso has 20 years of experience in the financial services sector, and...
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African fintech Paycode on a winning streak after receiving 4th accolade in 10 months
Biometric identity and digital payments fintech, Paycode, has been selected as one of the Top 4 Finalists in the Women’s World Banking Fintech Innovation Challenge and will be competing live at the 2023 Making Finance Work for Women Summit in Mumbai in May. Selected from a pool of 98 highly qualified applicants across 34 countries,...