ByteDance Ltd.’s TikTok aims to grow the size of its US e-commerce business tenfold to as much as $17.5 billion this year, according to people familiar with the matter, posing a bigger threat to Amazon Inc. The 2024 merchandise volume goal for the US version of TikTok Shop — which melds online entertainment with impulse buying...
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Betway SA20 partners with Willow TV to show games across North America
The Betway SA20 is attracting International sports media houses across the world to broadcast season 2 of Mzansi T20 cricket. SA20 announced a partnership agreement with Willow TV as the official broadcaster in the North American region. Willow TV is renowned for its extensive coverage of international cricket events and series. The latest partnership with...
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Top 3 Workplace Trends for 2024 writes Wayne Bischoff
The hybrid balancing act Striking the right work mix for your specific team is something that business leaders are going to continue to navigate in the coming year. While being physically present in the office fosters teamwork and camaraderie, remote working offers flexibility and saves valuable resources. Commuting takes a toll on mental well-being, and...
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The Road Ahead | 5 Payments Trends to look Out for in 2024
A common challenge for brands of all sizes is ensuring that customers have an easy and safe way to complete their transactions. But in a fragmented payments world with thousands of banks, vendors and purported solutions, a single technology has yet to emerge as a key leader. Instead, multiple forms of payments are coming up...
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Africa remains phishing prone, but ongoing training slashes risk
More than one in three of corporate employees in Africa are vulnerable to phishing attacks and social engineering scams. However, regular training can significantly reduce their chances of falling victim to such cyber threats. This is among the key findings of KnowBe4’s 2023 Phishing by Industry Benchmarking Report for Africa, which measures organisations’ Phish-prone Percentage (PPP)...
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CAF announces Ecobank as an Official Sponsor of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a sponsorship deal with Ecobank. The leading pan-African banking group, is the official sponsor of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d’Ivoire 2023. The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, the biggest event in Africa, will kick off on 13 January 2024 in Côte d’Ivoire,...
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Center3 acquires CMC Networks in strategic move to accelerate growth plan
center3, a wholly owned subsidiary of the stc Group, announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CMC Networks, a global service provider offering market leading networking solutions across Africa and the Middle East. CMC Networks operates across more than 110 service locations with a cost-effective, scalable, and resilient data communications network....