Meta Platforms said it had elected three new directors to its board, including Dana White, CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and close friend of President-elect Donald Trump. The Facebook-parent also elected Charlie Songhurst, an investor and former Microsoft executive, as well as John Elkann, CEO of Exor, a holding company controlled by Italy’s Agnelli family with...
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Formula One (F1) announced Tag Heuer as official timekeeper, it replaces Rolex
Formula One has announced Tag Heuer as the series’ official timekeeper from 2025. Tag Heuer replaces Rolex as Formula One’s official timekeeper, but this is not the brand’s first involvement with the series. It was actually the first luxury brand to appear on a Formula One car in 1969, the first to sponsor a team in 1971...
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Why SME retailers should board the ‘local is lekker’ train
Small and medium retailers stand to benefit from a growing trend among South African consumers to support local brands and stores. This trend is unfolding at two layers—a preference for goods and products that are locally manufactured and proudly South African and growing enthusiasm to support stores owned and run within the community. That’s according...
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The 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024 announced
The New African magazine released its highly anticipated annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024. The list celebrates the achievements and contributions of Africans from various fields and sectors who have made a positive impact on the continent and the world over the past year. Anver Versi, Editor of New African commented “I had never thought of our...
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Taking control of your digital life for better mental and emotional health
Smartphones and digital platforms have become an integral part of our day-to-day lives. They help us to be productive at work, manage chores in our personal lives, entertain ourselves, and keep connected to the people that matter to us. Yet there is also the danger that they can distract us from what’s really important. Many...
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Malaysia grants WeChat and TikTok licences to operate
Malaysia’s communications regulator said it granted Tencent’s WeChat and ByteDance’s TikTok licences to operate in the country under a new social media law, but that some other platforms had not applied. The law, aimed at tackling rising cybercrime, requires social media platforms and messaging services with more than 8 million users in Malaysia to obtain a licence...