Designing Zim’s start-up ecosystem

Nokuthula Moyo-Muparuri This fifth article on the start-up ecosystem design elements is about human capital design. Human capital includes the education system and the skill level of the workforce to…

Zim grapples with soaring prices as currency meltdown bites

Business Writer Prices of most goods and services in formal retail shops and wholesale have doubled in the past two weeks after the Zimbabwean dollar plunged against major currencies. The…

An ode to the not-so-humble air fryer

Sometimes I stare at her for a few moments and wonder what life was like before she came along. Yes, I’ve already gendered her but haven’t yet picked an apt…

New Ford Territory here soon

Following hot on the heels of the new Puma, Ford South Africa’s long overdue passenger car expansion continues soon with the release of the Territory. The new midsize SUV, sourced…

Multi-billion-rand project to upgrade six SA border posts delayed again

The organised construction industry has expressed serious doubt about the reasons provided by the Border Management Agency (BMA) for the extension of the date for the submission of bids for…

How to prevent, treat body odour

Unfortunately, we can’t all hide from the heat and stay indoors and whether you willingly or have no choice but to be outdoors, you’ll most likely work up a sweat.…

Mounting inflationary pressures, volatile exchange rates dent 2024 prospects

Business Writer VOLATILE exchange rate and inflation pressures that have characterised this January are throwing hopes of a progressive 2024 manufacturing sector performance in a quandary. According to analysts, this…

AI start-up strikes US$200m SPAC deal to list on Nasdaq

Fusemachines, which develops artificial intelligence products for enterprise use, is merging with a blank check company in a US$200 million deal to begin trading on the Nasdaq. The combination with…

Green light for DP World’s $2bn Moza port expansion

Mozambique approved an extended deal for DP World Ltd, JSE-listed Grindrod Ltd, and other operators of its biggest port, including a US$2 billion (around R38 billion) expansion that will further…

Honda Fit gets facelift

The Honda Fit has been freshened up for 2024 with a minor facelift and enhanced standard equipment. Feeling more fit for purpose, but also more expensive, the revised Honda Fit…

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