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"I'm sorry, but I think you're aware your voice talent job is going to disappear."I won't lie, when African creative industries expert Marie Lora-Mungai delivered this blunt assessment during our recent African Tech Roundup Podcast conversation, I felt gut-punched.Our exchange came in the wake of a LinkedIn post Lora-Mungai put out a week ago issuing a…

In 2008, scriptwriter Ed Bennett-Coles said he experienced a career "death moment": he read an article about AI managing to write its first screenplay.Nearly two decades later, he and friend Jamie Hartman, a songwriter, have developed a blockchain-based application they hope will empower writers, artists and others to own and…

Cryptocurrencies wiped out almost all their gains since Donald Trump’s election win in early November as fallout from the US president’s tariff onslaught sparked heavy selling in an asset class he’s vowed to champion.Bitcoin briefly tumbled below $75 000 (R1.4 million) on Monday for the first time since November 7,…

The African Union said on Monday that US tariffs imposed on countries across the continent threatened decades of "mutually beneficial trade and cooperation".AU Commission chairman Mahamoud Ali Youssouf expressed deep concern over the tariffs and urged the US government to reconsider, an AU spokesman said.Youssouf "calls on the US to…

In a massive diplomatic push, economic advisors of US President Donald Trump, have said that 50 countries have come forward to negotiate for better tariffs from the country. This comes after Trump announced sweeping tariffs across the board last week that brought the global economy to its knees, with markets crashing…

Standard Bank concluded its third annual UniHack Competition on April 3, showcasing innovative student-led tech solutions to tackle South African challenges in education, mental health, and disability support.The two-day event in Cape Town saw 13 university teams compete, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to address pressing societal issues, Standard…

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) on Monday issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the appointment of a Liquid Bulk Terminal Operator for the handling of edible oils and compatible cargo at the Port of Cape Town.  The terminal site is a brownfield development covering approximately 6,289 m², within the Liquid…

When you are in need there’s a temptation to express gratitude without questioning. Any form of clarity seeking exercise is often associated with being ungrateful. This is clearly visible when one looks at the digital divide challenge in South Africa. It was once fashionable for businesses to donate computers without…

 Muneer Ismail, formerly HSBC South Africa's CEO, will take up the position as FirstRand Group Executive: corporate and enterprise banking, on July 1, 2025.He will be a FirstRand Stratco member and report to the CEO Mary Vilakazi.He will be responsible for FirstRand’s strategy to service commercial and corporate clients in…

Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management on Monday unveiled a renewable energy portfolio comprising 80 electricity-producing projects backed by a diverse range of commercial off-takers through power purchase agreements. Spanning nine provinces, this initiative represents 30 megawatts (MW) of installed solar capacity, employing a mix of hybrid and grid-tied solar systems designed to address…