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Disney+ today announced that, from 02 October 2025, the ESPN Africa linear channels will be available to South African customers at no extra cost. Fans will have access to the two 24-hour linear ESPN channels that showcase the very best live and studio sports programming from the US and around the world, spanning major leagues and iconic competitions. “At Disney, we are committed to delivering world-class sports and entertainment to customers across the region. The launch of the ESPN Africa linear channels on Disney+ in South Africa reflects our strategy to reach sports fans across multiple platforms and connect with…

JSE listed Balwin Properties, a developer that cares about environmentally responsible building practices and the delivery of high-quality apartments to its valued clients, yesterday launched the first of several vocational training centres that will be rolled out nationally. The first training centre at Mooikloof Smart City, east of Pretoria, will train more than 300 candidates annually in bricklaying, tiling, plastering, plumbing, electrical, first aid, firefighting, and working from heights. Steve Brookes, CEO and founder of Balwin commented: “The construction sector has lost a considerable number of vocational skills in the aftermath of the Pandemic. This initiative is aimed at empowering…

[Shanghai, China, September 18, 2025] HUAWEI CONNECT 2025 kicks off today in Shanghai. Eric Xu, Huawei’s Deputy Chairman of the Board and Rotating Chairman, gave a keynote themed “Groundbreaking SuperPoD Interconnect: Leading a New Paradigm for AI Infrastructure”. During the event, Xu unveiled the world’s most powerful SuperPoDs and SuperClusters. Xu noted, “Computing power is – and will continue to be – key to AI. This is especially true in China.” He reiterated that Huawei’s goal is to sustainably meet long-term computing demand by building SuperPoDs and SuperClusters with the semiconductor manufacturing process nodes that are practically available to the…

Telkom recorded a pleasing 153,4% increase in its enterprise and supplier development investment during the 2025 financial year, with its flagship Telkom FutureMakers Programme supporting 459 youth- and women-led enterprises, driving R859 million in procurement opportunities. Telkom FutureMakers celebrates its 10-year anniversary this year, having been launched in 2015 with a R250-million investment. The initiative aims to improve Telkom’s offerings and services by incubating ICT-based SMMEs through financial and non-financial programmes. To date, more than 2 600 black-owned SMMEs have gone through the programme. “Telkom FutureMakers has had a real impact on people’s lives for more than a decade,” says…

 Since its inception in 2017, Vodacom’s #CodeLikeAGirl (CLAG) programme has continued to break barriers and open doors for girls in South Africa, inspiring a new generation to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). What began with just twenty participants has grown into a national initiative, with over 10 000 girls having been trained in coding and digital literacy across all nine provinces in the country. #CLAG offers girls aged 14 to 18 from underprivileged communities access to both on-site and virtual coding bootcamps. These sessions introduce participants to programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and GitHub,…

Google today announced a new set of investments in Africa, reaffirming its nearly two-decade commitment to the continent’s digital transformation. The latest commitments focus on empowering Africa’s next generation through AI, unlocking opportunities and expanding on the innovation capacity of young Africans. They cover internet connectivity; youth-led learning and innovation; and skills training. Connectivity Google is announcing four strategic subsea cable connectivity hubs in the north, south, east and west regions of Africa. This investment creates new digital corridors within Africa and between Africa and the rest of the world – ultimately deepening international connectivity and resilience, as well as…

After more than 20 years on the menu, McDonald’s South Africa is putting the spotlight on a firm fan favourite, the Chicken Foldover. From today, a nationwide campaign kicks off, celebrating not only the Foldover’s loyal following but also its unique appeal and McDonald’s 30th year in the country. Crafted with 2 chicken patties, crisp fresh salad, and an option of McDonald’s signature garlic mayonnaise or spicy sauce, all wrapped in soft, warm flatbread, the Chicken Foldover strikes the perfect balance between flavour, freshness, and convenience. “The campaign’s tagline, ‘If You Know, You Know,’ reflects the Foldover’s growing reputation among…

Gobuddy, a homegrown South African technology start-up, is transforming the way e-commerce deliveries reach customers, while creating jobs in the most unexpected places. By tapping into the daily travel routes of ordinary people, Gobuddy empowers anyone commuting by foot, taxi, bus or bike to become part of a growing delivery network and earn income by helping businesses deliver goods faster and more cost-effectively than ever before. “At its core, Gobuddy is an inclusive, sustainable delivery network,” explains Leon Strumpher, Founder and CEO. “We use world-class route-matching technology to connect customer deliveries in the e-commerce sector to vetted transporters who are…

Institutional appetite for crypto exposure is swinging back strongly. According to data from Cointelegraph, spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $642 million in net inflows on Friday, with Ether ETFs adding another $405 million, as investors grow more confident. Fidelity’s FBTC led Bitcoin flows with about $315 million, while BlackRock’s IBIT contributed $264 million. These are signs that after weeks of uncertainty, market participants believe macro conditions might finally stabilize. BTC has recently risen past $115,000, reflecting that renewed demand.This shift isn’t limited to just Bitcoin – many traders expect altcoins to benefit as well, especially those with strong fundamentals and…

You’ve built a solid business. Now it’s time to get it ready for peak season. Black Friday, year-end sales, and other high-volume shopping periods can put even the most established operations under pressure. Orders start coming in faster, from further afield — through online platforms, national retailers, and new stockists. Growth is here, but without the proper logistics in place, it can quickly turn into growing pains. Many medium-sized businesses find themselves at this tipping point: successful regionally, but needing to scale nationally without overextending their teams or infrastructure. The solution? Smart logistics planning. “We work with many businesses that…