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Young South African Students take World of Robotics by Storm
In the fascinating world of robotics, young innovative South African students are making their mark on the world with their unique inventions. In this particular event, it is fascinating to see how young minds are already shaping not just South…
Kenyan President Joins U.S.-Kenya Business Roadshow in San Francisco to Drive Investment
Kenyan President William Ruto addressed leading U.S. technology companies and investors at a U.S.-Kenya Business Roadshow today in San Francisco organized by the U.S. Government’s Prosper Africa initiative and the U.S. Embassy in Kenya. The roadshow highlighted the business and…
Key Government Officials Set to Join the Digital Government Africa Summit
Digital Government Africa stands as the official ministerial pan-African summit, in perfect alignment with the ongoing implementation of national electronic government plans across the continent. This concerted effort underscores the commitment of African countries to establish robust digital government infrastructures,…
Visa and Mastercard Prepare for Payments Evolution
Visa’s Digital Authentication Framework (DAF) and Mastercard’s Token Authentication Framework (TAF) are set to transform the payments landscape. Over recent years, standards like 3D Secure 2 (3DS2) and regulations like Strong Customer Authentication have curbed card-not-present (CNP) fraud, but with…
Lenovo and Ashoka Collaborate to Foster Social Innovation in South Africa
Technology company, Lenovo, and Ashoka, a global organization dedicated to promoting social entrepreneurship, continue to partner to inspire the next generation of changemakers in South Africa. This collaboration brings together Ashoka’s extensive experience in social innovation and Lenovo’s technological expertise…
SARS Intends to Modernise VAT Collection System
In the 2023 Budget, the Minister of Finance announced that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) would shortly begin to modernise the VAT collection system, in consultation with affected parties. SARS Seeks Input for Modernisation of VAT Collection SARS has…
Are You Chasing the Next Deal?
The rise of e-commerce can be attributed to businesses leveraging special offers and promotions to capture the attention of an increasingly digital-savvy consumer base and convert these casual browsers into loyal customers. This year, 50% of South Africans plan to…
Loadshedding Cannot Win Against the Cloud
As load shedding continues to challenge businesses and individuals alike, there emerges a beacon of hope and efficiency: cloud computing. This revolutionary solution is not just the future; it’s the present, ensuring that load shedding is but a minor glitch…
FNB Shows Sustained Growth in Customers, Deposits and Digital Users
FNB, recently declared South Africa’s Most Valuable Brand, has delivered strong results for the financial year ending 30 June 2023, boosted by sustained growth in customers, deposits, transactional activity, and take-up of its comprehensive product range. Against the backdrop of…
Digitial Disruption Shakes the Insurance Industry
Insurance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has a reputation for being complicated, opaque, paper-intensive and expensive. Many SMEs believe that they get poor service and value for money from insurers; they’re also frustrated by one-size-fits-all products and the amount…
5 Apps You Can Trade Nigerian Stocks
In recent years, the Nigerian stock market has seen substantial growth, attracting both local and international investors. With the ease of access provided by mobile apps, trading Nigerian stocks has become more convenient than ever before. The Nigerian economy is…
Einstein 1 Platform: Empowering Developers to Build AI-Powered Apps
New Einstein 1 Platform is now accessible, and will empower companies to safely connect any data to build AI-powered apps with low-code and deliver entirely new CRM experiences. The platform features major advancements for Salesforce Data Cloud and Einstein AI capabilities,…
Kernel Visa Solution Makes Accepting Card Payments in Africa Easy
In recent years, the landscape of African payments has undergone significant transformation and the demand for digital payment solutions has increased significantly. In specific markets, contactless payments have swiftly become the preferred method of payment among banked customers, following the…
Google’s 25 Biggest Moments in Search
When Google first launched 25 years ago, it wasn’t the first search engine. However, Google Search quickly became known for its ability to help connect people to the exact information they were looking for, faster than they ever thought possible.…
Mark Zuckerberg Announces Global Launch of WhatsApp Channels
WhatsApp launched channels in over 150 countries, providing a private means to receive updates of significance. WhatsApp extends a warm welcome to thousands of organizations, sports teams, artists, and thought leaders, offering users the opportunity to follow them directly within…
6 Pro Tips on How to Choose a Cloud Provider that Lifts Your Business
Cloud adoption is rapidly increasing in Africa, with no slow-down in sight. World Wide Worx research indicates that 69% of companies in eight African countries plan to increase their cloud spend in 2023. Andrew Cruise, Managing Director of Routed, local…
