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Trump’s 30% Tariff Bombshell: Why SA Businesses Are Scrambling Within hours, SA exporters across the country were staring at the same nightmare: a blanket 30% tariff on all South African goods entering the US, effective August 1st. No exceptions, no grace period, no room for negotiation. Your premium wine heading to Manhattan? Add 30%. That…
Rain Loop South Africa Rain just dropped something pretty special on the SA market. Their Loop device isn’t your typical WiFi router. It’s a 5G powerhouse that doubles as a quality speaker system, all running on Android. Think of it as three devices rolled into one sleek package that actually fits in your bag. Starting…
Aveng’s Recovery Road: Can SA Construction Giant Rebuild? Once a true cornerstone of South Africa’s construction industry, Aveng construction company South Africa is now navigating its toughest period in years. While the wider South African construction sector shows some green shoots of recovery, Aveng Limited has stumbled back into significant losses. This raises big questions…
Redstone Solar Plant Sparks Clean Energy Transformation South Africa has truly taken a significant step toward securing its own energy future with the full operation of the Redstone Solar Plant in the Northern Cape. This impressive, cutting-edge facility, which uses advanced molten salt thermal technology, is now fully connected to the national grid. What’s truly…
AI in South African Education South African education faces massive challenges. We’re talking about overcrowded classrooms, not enough teachers, huge language barriers, and unequal access to resources that would make anyone pause. But here’s where things get interesting: artificial intelligence (AI) might just be the game-changer our education system desperately needs. The way AI is…
AI Adoption Challenges Facing SA Businesses South African workers are actually ahead of the curve when it comes to using AI tools. Over 60% are regular users of generative AI, with 21% integrating these tools into their daily work routine. This level of adoption in the workforce puts South Africa ahead of many developed countries…
Green Tech Startups South Africa Green tech startups have grown over the years and south Africa’s position as the continent’s leading green technology destination didn’t happen overnight. The country offers a unique combination of factors that make it ideal for environmental innovation. Strong Educational Infrastructure The country’s universities, particularly the University of Cape Town and…
Honor’s Smartphone Comeback: How It’s Beating Popular Brands in South Africa Image: by Honor
South Africa’s export landscape has never looked more promising. With the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) now operational and recent trade agreements worth R90 billion signed with the European Union, SA businesses have unprecedented access to global markets. The numbers tell an impressive story. South African exports represent 11.1% of the country’s GDP, maintaining…
Google is reshaping how we interact with online information, with the accelerating integration of its advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) models directly into Search. While the foundational “AI Overviews” feature (formerly known as Search Generative Experience, or SGE) has already been rolling out in South Africa via Search Labs since November 2023, the deeper, more conversational…
