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AI in Africa must have its own shape

2 weeks ago | bbrief.co.za | Arthur Goldstuck

Arthur Goldstuck | CEO | World Wide Worx | Editor-in-chief | Gadget.co.za | mail me |The loudest noise at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona in March was reserved not for new products, but for debates around who gets to set the agenda for the future.
South Africa is open, safe and welcoming – facts over fear - bbrief

1 month ago | bbrief.co.za | David Frost

David Frost | CEO | Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) | mail me |Recent headlines sparked by a widely publicised exchange between U.S. President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa have reignited international focus on crime in South Africa. Unfortunately, much of the coverage has leaned toward sensationalism, lacking the nuance needed to understand the real experience of travellers to the country.
Nobody's Fool - bbrief

1 month ago | bbrief.co.za | Harlan Coben

A missing woman. A man with a lot to hideBy Harlan CobenDark secrets from former Detective Sami Kierce’s past comes back to haunt him in the unmissable new thriller from the global No. 1 bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama Fool Me Once. Nobody’s fool – some secrets should stay buriedA year after the devastating events that took place in Fool Me Once, a secret from former Detective Sami Kierce’s college days comes back to haunt him.
Securing Africa's energy future starts at home

1 month ago | bbrief.co.za | Mervyn Naidoo

Mervyn Naidoo | CEO | ACTOM | mail me |Africa’s energy demands are surging, driven by rapid population growth and industrial expansion. Industries are now frantically seeking reliable and affordable power alternatives to run their operations. However, the current reliance on imported solar technology, from panels to inverters and batteries, leaves the continent vulnerable. When global supply chains hit a snag, repairs get delayed and components become scarce. As a result, the entire system falters.
Strangers in Time

1 month ago | bbrief.co.za | David Baldacci

Every second countsBy David BaldacciOrphaned with no prospects, Charlie Matters’ life has always been a fight for survival. He miraculously emerges unscathed from the Blitz. But there’s no telling when the next bomb will fall, and whether it will be the one to end his life. Molly Wakefield’s dreams of a joyful homecoming are all she’s had to hold on to after being evacuated to the countryside five years before. But when she finally returns, Molly faces a London changed beyond recognition.
Google cloud regional growth drives digital transformation

1 month ago | bbrief.co.za | Arthur Goldstuck

Google is betting big on South Africa’s digital future. It is projecting R90 billion in economic output resulting from its new Johannesburg cloud region. This is not just about tech companies. Our cloud infrastructure supports healthcare, education, retail and financial services. – Tara Brady, Google President for Europe, Middle East and Africa, at the formal launch of its cloud region – the industry term for major data centre roll-outs – in April.
Global rise of Afrobeats - African sounds are reshaping music

1 month ago | bbrief.co.za | Arthur Goldstuck

Many once assumed that Africa would remain on the fringes of the global music economy. The continent would export talent but never truly command its own industry. However, that notion was firmly silenced recently. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) released its Global Music Report 2025, offering a different story. The report showed that, in 2024, sub-Saharan Africa’s recorded music revenues passed the $100-million mark for the first time.
Family business – growth and sustainability - bbrief

1 month ago | bbrief.co.za | Alan BaRr |Alan Barr

Part 1 of 6Family businesses are economic entities ideally positioned to lead in the stewardship of ethical and sustainable practices. Legacy and wealth protection have long informed family business strategy and decisions, stemming from the unique blend of family and business – the relational approach. Family businesses are increasingly aware of the need to operate in a sustainable manner.
The Thinking Machine

2 months ago | bbrief.co.za | Stephen Witt

Jensen Huang, Nvidia, and the world’s most coveted microchipBy Stephen WittThe riveting account of Nvidia, the tech company that has exploded in value for its Artificial Intelligence (AI) computing hardware, centres on Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s charismatic, uncompromising CEO. In June of 2024, spurred by the frenzy of investment following the launch of ChatGPT, Nvidia achieved a historic milestone.
Trade tariffs - does the geopolitical turmoil signal China's return? - bbrief

2 months ago | bbrief.co.za | David Rees

David Rees | Senior Economist | Emerging Markets | Schroders | mail me | The current pace and flux of geopolitics continue to disrupt markets, keeping investors worldwide on tenterhooks. The US/China relationship, in particular, is the most consequential bilateral relationship in the world. In a way, it is the axis around which other global events are turning. There has been a significant amount of action surrounding the US/China relationship since Trump took office in January.