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Four new members of the exclusive ambassador programme highlight the creativity of African art, media and photography. Sportsbet.io is proud to introduce four new inductees to its highly exclusive ‘Join the Crypto Experience’ programme, which is creating an all-star team of ambassadors from around the world to represent the popular crypto betting brand. The latest batch of ambassadors includes a trio of Kenyans, kicking off with creator Sean Andrew, who looks forward to showcasing his love for African culture alongside Sportsbet.io. “I’m excited to join the crypto experience and share my passion for lifestyle, travel and fashion with the Sportsbet.io…

Violence against women is not acceptable. Although society at times has been numbed to it, please read it again. Violence against women is not acceptable. Anduntil this fact is universally recognised, global organisations such as The United Nations will not stop lobbying for equal rights for women everywhere. 25 November is annually observed as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The international community has sent out a strong message that gender based violence will not be tolerated by adopting this declaration. Women will no longer be victims, and thanks to widespread campaigns like the #MeToo movement,…

As we approach 2024, it’s crucial to delve into the essentials of your marketing budget without any frills, focusing on the core details. Gartner suggests that your marketing budget should ideally constitute around 9.1% of your overall company revenue, while alternative sources propose rounding up to approximately 10%. Yet, the emphasis goes beyond merely establishing a budget; it lies in the strategic distribution of those funds across diverse marketing channels. Let’s explore the practical steps to achieve this. Join Kevin Britz & Craig Page-Lee, hosts of our weekly Lunchtime Marketing Show.

Your ERP is the beating technology heart of your business. When an ERP is disrupted, it affects everything. Modifications and upgrades are expensive and time-consuming. Success is not guaranteed. Yet established ERPs are increasingly becoming barriers, slowing modern companies’ use of newer technologies. They have to change. The conflict between the immovable ERP and the unstoppable cloud era stresses many business and technology leaders. But there is a middle road called platform integration: keep the power of your ERP and enjoy the new advances in tech without breaking your budget or business. The original business software ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)…

eKasi (township economy) is an economy generating millions monthly. Do you understand the eKasi market, is your brand actively part of the market and how do you build your brand and really communicate with this market?Dentsu invited industry expert, Michele Thackwray, AmaKonekXin in to share some key insights, tips, advice and opportunities into this incredible economy.

Your business gains massive advantages when you adopt a cloud-powered payroll platform. But beware: many payroll systems claim to be cloud-native yet do not qualify—and the difference can ultimately burden your business. Fortunately, distinguishing real from fake cloud services is not difficult when you ask the right questions. If your payroll system seems a little long in the tooth, you are not alone. At least a third of companies use a payroll system that’s over a decade old. Many want to implement a cloud-first strategy to gain all the benefits of modern software. Some vendors exploit this. They host their…

Creating opportunities, growing health: Moringa – is this the money plant? Lindi Tshabangu went farming. Well not really, she spent time on a Moringa farm with ecopreneur, Yoonus Mitha. We find out more about his life, his businesses and what led him to farming and everything in-between.

With Black Friday around the corner, South African retailers are gearing up for one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Unfortunately, most are ignoring a vital element in ensuring they are ready for the influx of shoppers, says Leela Putten, Performance and Security Testing Advisor at iOCO. Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become staples of the South African calendar, with shoppers spending billions of Rands on deals. According to The Bureau of Market Research (BMR), local shoppers are expected to create an additional retail turnover of R26.6 billion for South African retailers during this year’s Black Friday[1],…

With the Protea’s out of the Cricket World Cup, it certainly has been a week of big events making news headlines both locally and globally. Lets join Kuhle Tshabala for the Week that Was. Top stories: – The South African Human rights Commissioner wants child malnutrition in the Eastern Cape declared a disaster – In an effort to accommodate the pockets of all commuters, the Passenger Rail agency is now offering discounted train tickets during off peak hours.

First solve the problem theoretically, then construct the solution and only write the code if the problem hasn’t been solved yet. A developer should code the glue that binds already existing solutions to the problem. Join Lindi Tshabangu and Monwabisi Gaga, Founder & CEO of BlazeGuard and find out more about this software engineer, entrepreneur and innovator. In the quietude that blanketed neighborhoods during the COVID-19 lockdowns, a sudden uproar broke the silence on a street where families, once tucked away in their homes, emerged as a unified front against an encroaching inferno. Among them was Monwabisi Gaga, not as…

How does sustainable banking intertwine strategic planning and execution in banking operations, aligning with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impact? Can banks be the driving force in realizing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)? Join host of our weekly Lunchtime Marketing show, Kevin Britz and Craig Page-Lee as they delve into what sustainable is or is not and how it can play a pivotal role in global sustainability

Get close to the latest developments in ICT solutions for customer experience, mobile virtual network operator solutions, cyber security, identity, IOT and more with Digital Solutions Group at AfricaCom in Cape Town CTICC Are you ready for AfricaCom 2023, the continent’s largest telecoms, media, and technology event? Join thousands of attendees to see the latest and best in technology, products, practices, and expertise for mobile leaders—including DSG. The Digital Solutions Group (DSG), a consistent supporter of AfricaCom, will return to the Cape Town-hosted conference, 14 to 16 November 2023, with our partners, showcasing our mobile enablement solutions at the DSG…

“What is our strategy to incorporate AI and Generative AI into our business?” – said everyone’s management team this year. The reality is that organisations across the world are all asking remarkably similar questions. Unfortunately, the answers remain elusive and overwhelming for most.Over the past year, conversations about AI have evolved from theoretical use-cases about how companies can benefit from the technology to how organisations should incorporate real-life traditional ML and Generative AI models into their businesses. At the core of this conversation lies a fundamental focus on delivering competitive advantages and business value for organisations. Freely available AI models…

Sportsbet.io’s ‘Join the Crypto Experience’ programme, which is assembling a dream team of ambassadors representing the popular crypto-led sports betting brand, has confirmed four new additions to the exclusive programme. Jeremiah Maangi, a leading figure in Africa’s igaming ecosystem and a prominent crypto enthusiast, brings strong gaming knowledge to the team. He said he will leverage his experience across affiliation, start-ups and consultancy for the role. Well-known media personality Fareed Diamond Khimani also joins. Khimani’s media career has seen him work on popular television and radio shows in Kenya for almost 15 years, and he added that his ability to…

When you are fueled by the words that you can’t do it and you prove that you can and did! Lindi Tshabangu, gate crashed the launch of Majesty Comics and connected with founder and writer Lesego Mailula. His creative energy fueled by the disappointed after being told he was not original and his comics would not gain an audience, fueled his passion even more. Follow them on Instagram @majesty comics

Ask yourself, how comprehensive is your platform providers’ security? How do you evaluate them? When considering a platform or software service provider, two security issues should always be on the table. The first is how much and often they invest in their security. Many organisations initially skimp on security, diverting their resources into product development. That choice comes with risks: when providers try to catch up, they can overlook security issues or struggle to work them out of the system. The second issue relates to how today’s providers develop their offerings. It’s rare to find developers working in raw code…

As the saying goes, “you have to spend money to make money”. At some point, just about every business has to raise funds to grow and develop. However, it’s important for small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) to carefully consider their funding options and strategies and choose those that align with their business goals, growth plans, and financial capabilities. Based on data from the South African Reserve Bank regarding bank statistics, SMEs had a total credit exposure of R631 billion by the close of 2020. This constitutes just 25% of the overall business loan portfolio, even though formal SMEs contribute nearly…

It’s the Most Magical Christmas Concert of the Year! There’s only one way to celebrate the festive season in Johannesburg this year, and that’s enjoying Swingle Bells – A Christmas Concert Spectacular, on stage at The Teatro, Montecasino for eight performances only from Friday 15th – Sunday 24th December 2023. Lindi Tshabangu is joined in studio by Adam Howard, entrepreneur and musician. We find out more about his journey as a musician, business owner, and member of The Johannesburg Big Band. After five years, local musical theatre and international concert entertainer, Jonathan Roxmouth (Key Change, The Phantom of the Opera,…

Most of us have seen the statistics: South Africa’s dismal unemployment rate has been sitting at around the 30% mark for a decade, with the latest figures indicating that 34,5% of people in the country are sitting at home without work. The youth are the hardest hit, with 63,9% of those aged 15-24 being unemployed, and 42,1% of those aged 25-34 years[1]. This stands to reason, as many experts believe that the country’s leading cause of unemployment is inadequate education and training for specific job roles. As greater adoption of technology changes in-demand skills across jobs, this situation is bound…

South Africa ranked as one of the 10 worst countries for its impact on the environment. In comparison with other African countries, South Africa came out worst for their human impact on the environment, along with Trinidad and Tobago, the US and China. Is it possible for us to achieve Net Zero? Kevin Britz and Craig Page-Lee discuss this topic, the influencers, the actions and what we need to be doing to achieve Net Zero.