To start ahead in tech business, companies needs to challenge themselves and keep innovating. Salesforce is one of those tech companies decided to stay ahead of the curve by leading the way in the generative AI. The company recently announced that it’s growing its Generative AI Fund, the part of the company’s Salesforce Ventures VC...
Month: <span>June 2023</span>
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OPINION | Five Secrets to Achieve the Perfect work life Harmony
Juggling your work and personal life can feel like an uphill battle, especially for self-employed individuals who wear multiple hats. Throw in the challenges of working in the entertainment sector, with irregular schedules and constant demands, and it becomes even more crucial to find harmony between professional and personal commitments. Larry Soffer, Africa’s leading mentalist, together...
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Nasdaq buys Adenza, a Financial services Software company for $10.5 Billion
Nasdaq announced that is acquiring Adenza, a financial services software company for $10.5 billion. The firm develops risk-management and related regulatory for the financial services market. Speaking about the acquisition, Nasdaq chair and CEO Adena Friedman in a statement said: “This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a leading software company that enhances Nasdaq’s position at...
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The Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards Winners Announced
On the 15 June 2023, saw the second annual Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards, brought to you by Standard Bank. Held at the Sandton Convention Centre, the awards celebrated the outstanding achievements of young entrepreneurs who have demonstrated exceptional creativity, resilience, and innovation in building their own brands. Voted for from a pool of 64 nominees making a significant impact in their...
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Twitter to prioritise video, creators and commerce partnership says the new CEO
Twitter plans to focus on video, creator and commerce partnerships to revitalize the social media company’s business beyond digital advertising, according to an investor presentation by owner Elon Musk and new Chief Executive Linda Yaccarino that was reviewed by Reuters. Yaccarino, who started as CEO on June 5, told Twitter investors on Thursday that the...
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Remembering the icon Tupac Shakur, He would have been 53 years old this year
We lost Tupac Shakur over 25 years ago in 1996 to an unfortunate shooting in Las Vegas. He would have been 53 years old today (June 16). The world continues to remember Tupac’s legacy years later, sharing their fondest memories, favorite songs and the immense pain fans felt when he left us here on Earth. The rapper, songwriter and actor...
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OPINION | Battle of the ballot – The power lies with the youth, but they not using it
In 1994, I desperately wanted to join the long queues, snaking down the roads for kilometres, as about 20 million people of all races were, for the first time, allowed to make their mark for change in South Africa. There was one hitch, though. My 18th birthday was only in August. The election was in...
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Squarespace to acquire Google Domains Assets from Alphabet, Google’s parent company
Google is shutting the doors for its domain business and selling the assets to website building platform Squarespace. Bloomberg cites a source claiming that the sale is valued at approximately $180 million. Google Domains has had a rough history with testing and release, as the service remained locked to the U.S. market for seven years following its...
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Youth Month | South African Youth are On the Crossroads writes Rethabile Mohlala
The month of June in South Africa is recognised as a youth month, whereby issues that affect the young people get highlighted but with no action. To be honest, nothing happens, it’s just talk and blah blah until June comes to an end, sadly. In his recent speech to the youth, President Cyril Ramaphosa said...
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VISA to launch Africa Fin-tech Accelerator Program to expand its reach
Visa announced the launch of the new Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program to help enable Africa’s expanding start-up community through expertise, connections, technology, and investment funding. The initiative was introduced by Visa Executive Chairman Alfred F. Kelly Jr. at Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa in Marrakech, Morocco. The Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator will enable up to 40 start-ups each year...