Netflix has announced that Kaye-Ann Williams will join the platform as director of Scripted Content, leading the sub-Saharan Africa scripted films and series team focused on African productions. She joins Netflix from Primedia Group where she was the VP of Content. Williams comes to Netflix as the company strengthens its investment in African storytelling. She...
Year: <span>2025</span>
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Top Technology Trends That will Continue to Dominate 2025 writes Dr Mmaki Jantjies
Let’s take a look at the key technology areas that will continue to dominate the tech sector in 2025. Anticipating these shifts is not only crucial for the companies seeking to remain competitive, but for the policymakers, educators and individuals aiming to adapt to the evolving demands of the future. Immersive technologies While multinational technology companies...
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LeBron ‘King’ James joins E1 as latest team owner of ‘TEAM Alula’
E1, the all-electric powerboat championship, has unveiled National Basketball Association (NBA) icon LeBron James as its latest high-profile team owner. The move is part of James adding more businesses on his portfolio before he leaves NBA. James joins a roster of fellow sports legends at E1 that includes former National Football League (NFL) quarterback Tom Brady and...
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Ogilvy Creative Technology Academy calls for new applications for 2025
Ogilvy South Africa announced the return of the Creative Technology Academy, an initiative focusing on enhancing the specialist digital and technological skills of industry newcomers, providing them with the essential tools they need to thrive in a competitive global market. The groundbreaking initiative reflects the agency’s commitment to cultivating the next generation of industry talent...
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Three Ways Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools Can Help Drive Efficiencies for Small Businesses
Almost everywhere you look today the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is there. According to this year’s GoDaddy’s Global Entrepreneurship Survey, 94% of respondents reported that digitization has already noticeably improved the work processes in their small business. GoDaddy shares some ways that AI technology tools can help to drive increased efficiencies for small...
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Two thirds of consumers demand a rapid move from ‘inspiration to purchase’ writes Steven Heilbron
Customer engagement across multiple touchpoints is emerging as one of the most important ways that retailers can differentiate themselves from their competition. Those that offer a seamless omnichannel experience will be able to grow wallet-share, build customer loyalty, and drive profitable growth. That’s according to Steven Heilbron, CEO of Capital Connect, a fintech that offers fast...
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Predictions Sustainability in IT: How the Push for Greener Practices is Reshaping the IT Distribution Landscape
As organisations, governments, and communities demand more responsible practices, the IT distribution landscape is transforming to prioritise greener operations, innovative technologies, and community-focused efforts. Looking ahead, here are the key sustainability shifts I foresee will start taking hold in 2025. Sustainability as a Core Business Strategy Sustainability has evolved into a central pillar of corporate...
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OPINION | The plight of masculinity and the rise of MMA writes Musa Kalenga
Our ever-evolving landscape of modern society, the concept of masculinity finds itself at a crossroads. Traditional ideas of manhood—once defined by stoicism, physical strength, and the provider role—are increasingly questioned, reframed, and reshaped by cultural, economic, and technological changes. Amid this upheaval, the rise of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) as a global phenomenon reflects an...
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Adidas saw its revenue for 2024 increase 11% year-over-year to €23.69 billion (US$24.71 billion)
Adidas saw its revenue for 2024 increase 11 per cent year-over-year (YoY) to €23.69 billion (US$24.71 billion), though chief executive Bjørn Gulden has said the German sportswear giant still has “a lot to improve”. This is the latest set of ‘better-than-expected’ results reported by Adidas, after the company saw revenue rise seven per cent to €6.44...
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OPINION | The Promise and Challenges of Green Hydrogen in North Africa writes NJ Ayuk
While much of our attention at the African Energy Chamber (AEC) concentrates on efforts to industrialize the sub-Saharan regions, as covered in our recently released 2025 Outlook Report, The State of African Energy, the more developed North African nations have seen recent progress in the renewables field, in green hydrogen specifically, that deserves our recognition....