Microsoft invests an additional ZAR 5.4bn in South Africa

Microsoft invests an additional ZAR 5.4bn in South Africa and launches youth certification programme for high-demand digital skills

News – 06/03/2025 By Julia Boltt Johannesburg, 06 March 2025 – Microsoft today announced plans to spend ZAR 5.4bn by the end of 2027 to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure in South Africa to meet the growing demand for Azure services in the region. This investment builds on the company’s ZAR 20.4bn investment over the past three years to establish the nation’s first enterprise-grade datacentres … Continue reading Microsoft invests an additional ZAR 5.4bn in South Africa and launches youth certification programme for high-demand digital skills

America's "Gold Card" is a Bold Step in Immigration Policy

America’s “Gold Card” is a Bold Step in Immigration Policy

By Reaz Jafri – 04/03/2025 President Donald Trump’s proposal to introduce a $5 million “gold card” visa for wealthy individuals has sparked a heated debate, but one thing is clear: it is a strong statement about America’s openness to high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) who wish to invest in and contribute to the U.S. economy. As an immigration lawyer and global mobility consultant to ultra-high net worth … Continue reading America’s “Gold Card” is a Bold Step in Immigration Policy

Gitex Europe

GITEX EUROPE, Europe’s most global and collaborative tech and startup event

GITEX EUROPE, Europe’s most global and collaborative tech and startup event, will take place at Messe Berlin from May 21-23, 2025, uniting the world’s leading tech innovators, government leaders, and industry giants to drive Europe’s digital economy forward. With 40,000+ tech professionals, 2,000+ exhibitors, over 1,000 startups, 800+ investors, 500+ thought leaders from 100+ countries, and innovations spanning AI, Big Data, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Green Tech, … Continue reading GITEX EUROPE, Europe’s most global and collaborative tech and startup event

Apollo

Apollo to Acquire Bridge Investment Group

Scaled Investment Platform Expands Apollo’s Origination Capabilities in Residential and Industrial Real Estate Bridge Manages $50 Billion of High-Quality AUM in Complementary Sectors Aligned with Apollo’s Long-Term Growth Strategy Press Release – NEW YORK and SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo (NYSE: APO) and Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BRDG) (“Bridge” or the “Company”) today announced they have entered into … Continue reading Apollo to Acquire Bridge Investment Group

Prosus to acquire Just Eat Takeaway.com for €4.1bn

Prosus to acquire Just Eat Takeaway.com for €4.1bn

News Release – 24 February 2025, Amsterdam and Johannesburg – Prosus, the global technology company, today announced it has reached a conditional agreement to acquire Just Eat Takeaway.com (AMS:TKWY), to create the fourth largest food delivery group globally. Prosus intends to acquire Just Eat Takeaway.com’s entire issued share capital for €20.30 per share via a recommended all-cash public offer on the Amsterdam exchange. This represents a … Continue reading Prosus to acquire Just Eat Takeaway.com for €4.1bn

In China, delivery companies start responding to climate risk

In China, delivery companies start responding to climate risk, extreme weather impact on business, investment: Greenpeace report

Press Release – Greenpeace East Asia – February 18, 2025 Beijing – Seven of the eight biggest delivery companies in China have established internal frameworks to respond to climate risk, a new report from Greenpeace East Asia shows, but while this demonstrates the foundations for responding to climate risk, the report’s analysis evidences the need for stronger assessment of physical risk from extreme weather; more scientific … Continue reading In China, delivery companies start responding to climate risk, extreme weather impact on business, investment: Greenpeace report

(L-R) Kevin Jiang, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Mangusta Capital, USA; Vijay Tirathrai, Managing Director at Techstars, UAE

AI Investors Reveal Game-Changing Strategies for Securing Financial Funds at Ai Everything Global 2025

Top investors emphasise the importance of adaptability, innovation and long-term vision if entrepreneurs want to scale their AI-driven businesses. Dubai, UAE, 6 February 2025: AI business owners must adopt a forward-thinking mindset and remain adaptable if they are to successfully secure investment, experts told attendees at Ai Everything Global 2025. The event, packed with engaging discussions, also featured a venture capitalist who shared his story … Continue reading AI Investors Reveal Game-Changing Strategies for Securing Financial Funds at Ai Everything Global 2025

Growing AI Investment for Network Management Sparks Differing Strategies (Graphic: Business Wire)

Growing AI Investment for Network Management Sparks Differing Strategies

Today, 58% of senior leadership report their organizations have fully implemented AI for network management, yet priorities differ across businesses based on risk and role profiles Press Release – January 30, 2025 – SANDY, Utah – According to new research by Opengear, a Digi International company (NASDAQ, DGII, www.digi.com), 57% of network engineers expect their organizations’ investment in AI for network management to increase by more than 25% over … Continue reading Growing AI Investment for Network Management Sparks Differing Strategies

ImpactAssets

ImpactAssets Mobilizes Nearly $400M in 2024, Reaffirming the Firm’s Position Among the Most Active Impact Investors Globally

Growing range of private investment opportunities cements the firm’s undisputed leadership role in the impact investing field. Press Release – January 29, 2025 – NEW YORK – ImpactAssets, the impact investing leader with a 15-year track record of mobilizing capital for good, concluded an impressive 2024 with 270 impact investments totaling $387.5 million — an investment sum that maintains the firm’s status as one of … Continue reading ImpactAssets Mobilizes Nearly $400M in 2024, Reaffirming the Firm’s Position Among the Most Active Impact Investors Globally