Wednesday, April 24

South Africa, BRICS and Africa a New Future?

There could be a new horizon for South Africa as the largest economy in southern Africa. As both a member of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) and the African Union there is going...

South African Businesses Hit Hard by Decline

Businesses across South Africa have faced a challenging start at the beginning of this year, but many are expecting the operating environment to improve.1 The S&P Global South Africa Purchasing...

South Africa and the Saudi Kingdom look to strengthen trade ties As Neom includes New Resort

The South African- Saudi Arabia Business Council has committed to boosting trade as part of efforts to grow the economies of both countries.1 Pretoria’s exports to Riyadh increased to R7.3 billion in...

Durban Container Terminal is beginning to Recover

The Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2 is showing signs of recovering.1 The DCT Pier 2 has average single digit-unit vessels (ships or boats) at anchor over the past few weeks, having earlier...

Davos: Free Trade or Global Authoritarian Regulation?

Once again, the wealthy and the powerful gather for the World Economic forum in Davos.1 This is the 54th Summit of the globalist free trade movement.2 United States Secretary Antony Blinken, French...

Iraq Aims for BRICS Plus: Will it Succeed?

Iraq is hoping to one day join the new club on the international stage BRICS +. The nation between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers is known the world over for having been ravaged by the United States...

BRICS Provides New Opportunities for Agriculture, Gold and Crypto Currencies

The emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa known as the BRICS group have opened the doors to new opportunities such as food Security.1 The addition of new members such as...

Energy Needs Take Centre Stage while Economy Loses Income

South Africa under President Cyril Ramaphosa is likely to prioritize energy security over its aspirations to decarbonization.1 The main goal is to prevent further damage to the economy, said James...

4IR To Take Centre Stage in South Africa’s Market

Summary Tech Industry is Expanding What makes the 4IR stand out Training the next generation to understand the consequences and benefits The country’s Tech industry is experiencing significant market...

Choosing Your Business Structure: LLC, Corporation, and Sole Proprietorship

Summary: Limited Liability Company (LLC): Flexibility and Liability Protection Corporation: Formality and Investment Attraction Sole Proprietorship: Simplicity and Personal Liability When starting a...

Top Financial Challenges for Startups and How to Overcome Them

Summary: Securing Adequate Startup Capital Managing Cash Flow Effectively Scaling While Maintaining Profitability Starting a business is an exciting venture, but it comes with its fair share of...

The Benefits of Hiring a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for Your Business

Summary: Expert Financial Guidance Tax Optimization Compliance and Risk Mitigation In the complex world of business finances, hiring a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) can be a game-changer for your...

Where South Africa’s Top Companies Advertise: Insights Revealed

In a recent analysis, BusinessTech delves into the advertising strategies of South Africa’s leading companies. Here are the key takeaways from their findings: Digital Dominance: South...

The Key to Startup Success: Unveiling the Six Founder Types

Summary: A new study published in ‘Scientific Reports’ reveals that the success of startups is closely linked to the personalities of their founders. Researchers from prestigious...

BRICS vs. G7: The Battle for Economic Supremacy

Summary: BRICS alliance surpasses G7 in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP) with 31.5% contribution to global GDP. BRICS aims to challenge G7 and the US dollar, convincing other developing...

AfCFTA Could bring a new Upliftment to Africa’s Regional Economy 

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is taking its first steps to fruition. However, it is going to be a long and unsteady road. But, Blockchain technology and Cryptocurrencies are one way...

Inflation on domestic food prices may have a turnaround as regards the Global Market

South African families are struggling to make ends meet.1 An average family of four is struggling to afford basic food.2 For a couple and their two children basic healthy eating food costs about R 3...

ANALYSIS: The Expanded BRICS Shaping a New World Energy Order

South Africa recently hosted the BRICS Summit, where six new nations joined the bloc. This expansion has significant implications for the global energy landscape and the fight against climate change...

Ensuring the Expansion of the National Grid: A Boost for South Africa’s Economy

The Need for Expansion The current state of the electricity grid in South Africa has been marred by frequent power cuts, which have had detrimental effects on businesses and households alike. To...

South Africa is to follow 4IR Path Being Charted or Fall behind

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) represents a path to normalizing a relationship between humans, robots and Super Computers. It determines the acceptance between humanity, artificial...

South African Currency is stable amidst Natural Disasters

The Rand as a currency has been trading at 18.9800 against the dollar, not far from its previous close of 18.9850.1 This shows it is stabilizing. The South African Reserve bank (SARB) will announce...

As BRICS Summit Approaches New Opportunities for Business and Currency Arise

As the summit for BRICS approaches plans are being made as regards to preparing entrepreneurships by searching for what are the country’s best up-and-upcoming tech gurus (Professionals) to represent...

Free Trade in Africa Underway

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement is on the path to be implemented. But there are still many challenges on that road, such as infrastructure, transport, logistics, border...

France Denied Invitation to BRICS Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron was denied a much anticipated invitation to the BRICS + (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) Summit to be held in South Africa this August.1 The summit and...

The Crucial Role of Islamic Banks in Muslim Communities

Economical Need In today’s global economy, Islamic banking has emerged as a vital financial system that caters to the unique needs and values of Muslim communities around the world. Islamic...