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FNB App Academy Breaks Record
The FNB App Academy, which launched on May 6th, has signed up over 217,000 learners, a twelvefold increase from 17,000 in 2023, underscoring a watershed moment in digital learning on the continent. The FNB App Academy is a 9-week, fully…
How Technology is Changing the Face of Education in SA?
 Over the last decade, there has been a focus on the relationship between South Africa’s education sector and technology. That focus was sharpened during the COVID-19 crisis when teleconferencing and education technology became critical for learners, educators, and institutions to…
FNB Debuts a New Digital Platform to Boost Financial Literacy in SA
FNB has launched a new digital financial education platform, www.fincents.co.za, a new online financial education hub, as part of its broader effort to close South Africa’s financial literacy gap and empower individuals across communities with the knowledge needed to manage…
Standard Bank Hosts Third Annual UniHack: Fostering Innovation and IT Skills Development
Standard Bank, Africa’s largest technology shop, employing over 5000 IT specialists, is proud to announce the third annual UniHack event, set to take place in Cape Town on April 2nd and 3rd, 2025. Building on the success of the inaugural…
SPARK & Google.org Launch New E-Learning Hub in Egypt
In collaboration with EYouth and with support from Google.org, the charitable arm of Google, a multinational technology company, SPARK has launched the Maharat for Tourism E-Learning Hub in Egypt. Maharat for Tourism offers free, high-quality training for tourism professionals, including digital…
6 Financial Planning Must-Have Apps – TCL Advisory
In today’s fast-paced world, managing your finances effectively is crucial to achieving financial stability and reaching your long-term goals. With the 2025 Budget Speech outlining key tax changes for the upcoming year, now is the time to take control of…
Paymentology & Sticitt Launch Mastercard Debit Solution
Paymentology announced its strategic partnership with South African fintech startup Sticitt to revolutionize how schools handle finances and how children establish healthy money habits from a young age. We’re proud to announce our partnership with @sticcit Together we are building a…
Mandhu College Launches TrueConf-Powered Distance Learning Platform
To digitize the educational process, Mandhu College built a virtual campus using TrueConf Server. The college uses the video collaboration platform to host lectures, online classrooms, webinars, and seminars, bringing together students from all over the Maldives. Established in 1998,…
SGU School of Medicine in Grenada Unveils Online Learning Platform
St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, has launched the SGU Global Medic Club online learning platform. The SGU School of Medicine is accredited by the Grenada Medical and Dental Council, which has been recognized by the World Federation…
SA High Tea Fundraiser Empowers Girls Through Education
GirlUnlimited, a South African foundation empowering disadvantaged high school girls through education, held a successful fundraising high tea on November 16th, attracting community leaders, professionals, and advocates to invest in young women’s futures. This event emphasized the need to provide…
Vodacom Partners with Vuma Reach to Empower SA Townships Youth Unemployment
According to Statistics South Africa’s Quarterly Labour Force Survey, youth unemployment rates in South Africa are still incredibly high, with 40.7% for those aged 25 to 34 and 59.7% for those aged 15 to 24. Vodacom has partnered with Vuma…
Glencore Leads Tech Transformation in SA’s Education Sector
Glencore Ferroalloys has taken a daring step in influencing the future of the young people in the communities where it works by holding the inaugural World Robotics Olympiad (WRO) at Rustenburg’s Kloofview Primary School. This year’s competition, which built on…
Elevate Your Career with ISO 31000: A Guide to Becoming a Certified Risk Manager
Risk is an inherent part of both daily life and business strategy. From simple choices like selecting a route to work, to complex corporate decisions like international expansion, risk assessment is vital to informed decision-making. Over decades, research and practice…
New FutureTech Program Empowers Postgraduate Studies in Tech
Telkom and the National Research Foundation (NRF) have launched the Future Technologies (FutureTech) program, a new initiative that will co-fund technology research grants as well as postgraduate student and postdoctoral Fellow studies to drive innovation. The program will benefit historically…
New ICT Academy in Olievenhoutbosch (South Africa)
Afrika Tikkun, a leading youth development agency, is excited to collaborate with Microsoft South Africa to launch the ICT Academy—Going Mobile initiative in Olievenhoutbosch. This innovative program aims to empower young people without employment by providing them with essential Information…
Google Launches Feature to Limit School Hours Distractions
Google has introduced School Time, a new feature for Android devices, designed to minimize distractions for children during school hours. The feature, developed in response to parental feedback, aims to balance schoolwork with the need for emergency connectivity. School Time…
