The modern world is hungry for energy. Global electricity consumption has jumped from around 7,000 terawatt hours (TWh) in the early 1980s to reaching 30,000 TWh by 2024—growing on average 2.4% or around 700 TWh annually. In South Africa, electricity consumption has decreased slightly in recent years, but that is an anomaly caused by power production constraints....
Month: <span>June 2025</span>
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Layton Nenzinane, 32-year-old energy CFO inspires rising stars at Youth Energy Summit 2025
The Youth Energy Summit (YES!), co‑hosted alongside the Africa Energy Forum at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 18–20 June, today brought together more than 6000 young professionals, graduates, and entrepreneurs. As one of the world’s largest forums for youth engagement in the energy sector, YES! aims to empower Africa’s emerging talent through mentorship,...
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BitMEX Unveils AI-Powered VIP Trading Reports in Partnership with Hoc-trade
BitMEX, the safest crypto exchange, announced the launch of its new AI-driven personalised trading performance reports, exclusively available to its VIP traders. Developed in partnership with Hoc-trade, this new feature positions BitMEX as the only crypto exchange providing in-depth, customised analysis of trading behaviours, empowering its traders to pinpoint areas for improvement and optimise their strategies...
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Dr. Patrick Pilati Joins National Rugby Football League as Strategic Advisor
The National Rugby Football League (NRFL) is proud to announce that Dr. Patrick Pilati, a globally recognized expert in behavioral finance, institutional capital strategy, and financial architecture, has joined the league as a strategic advisor. Dr. Pilati will work alongside the NRFL’s leadership to help position the league at the intersection of elite sports, financial...
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SAFI sends condolences to the ANC as their ally, the Iranian regime, collapses, while South Africans celebrate the liberation of the Iranian people
The South African Friends of Israel (SAFI) expresses sincere condolences to the ANC as the world observes the ongoing collapse of their ally, the Islamic Republic of Iran. SAFI appreciates that this will be a trying time for the ANC, especially if the allegations are true that the Iranian regime financially sponsored the ANC for...
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South Africans can stream the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ live & for FREE on Hisense smart TVs
Hisense SA is excited to announce that users of its VIDAA-powered smart TVs will be able to watch every match of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ – live, and at absolutely no cost. As an Official Partner of the tournament, Hisense is offering fans across the globe, including South Africa, free access to the...
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Hisense showcases global market leadership with bold stadium display at FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Hisense has once again proven why it’s one of the most trusted consumer electronics brands worldwide. At the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, currently underway in the United States, Hisense’s powerful pitch-side message: “HISENSE 100″ TV, GLOBAL No.1” is making waves at stadiums, boldly asserting the brand’s market leadership in the premium TV category. According...
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Hisense celebrates kick-off of FIFA Club World Cup™ as official partner
Hisense celebrates the opening of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ as an Official Partner, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to global sports. For Hisense, every match is not just a competition, but an opportunity to inspire, connect, and lead through technology. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™ in 2018 and 2022, and...
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Open Access Energy secures Investment from E3 Capital, Equator VC, and Factor E to Accelerate the Energy Transition in South Africa
Open Access Energy (OAE), a South African startup using AI to enable digital infrastructure for electricity trading, has closed a $1.8 million seed funding round with participation from E3 Capital, Equator VC, and Factor E Ventures. The round will accelerate product development and customer growth as the company scales to meet rising demand for flexible,...
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OPINION | Mzansi’s Data War: Starlink, #DataMustFall and the Real Cost of Staying Connected
South Africa’s digital divide and high data costs returned to the national spotlight today as Parliament summoned the country’s major telecom operators to answer for ongoing consumer frustrations. On Friday, 13 June 2025, the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies hosted representatives from Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, and Telkom to account for persistent issues...