IN its latest World Economic Outlook Report released this past week, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its global economic growth forecast to 2.8% for year 2025, down from 3.3% forecast last January. Projections for 2026 are down too, from 3.3% in IMF’s January 2025 report, to 3.0% in the latest report. The IMF said...
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Regent Business School partners with Startup Grind to Strengthen SA’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Regent Business School has formalised a strategic partnership with Startup Grind, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing South Africa’s next generation of entrepreneurs. This collaboration will give students direct access to industry leaders, mentorship opportunities and hands-on entrepreneurial experience that bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world business challenges. The partnership will be further strengthened by the...
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Provisioning-on-demand software can radically reduce wastage for mobile network operators
While there is immense opportunity for mobile network operators (MNO) in Africa, the reality is that they are under pressure to keep costs as low as possible in order to remain competitive. However, relying on old, inefficient back-end systems is holding many of them back, leading to unnecessary wastage and spiraling costs. Modernising their systems,...
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Crypto in SA: Between Progress and Precaution – What You Need to Know
As cryptocurrency gains momentum and legitimacy, it’s becoming increasingly important for people to pay attention to financial security, says Richard Frost, Head of Technology and Innovation at Armata Cyber Security The Consensus Web3 and Crypto Perception Survey says that most South Africans have purchased cryptocurrencies. Most have bought Bitcoin (67%), less have bought Ethereum (29%) and BNB...