Ask any South African teacher about their biggest concern around AI, and the answer is often not about the technology itself, but about what happens to learning when getting the answer becomes easier than understanding it. As artificial intelligence becomes…
Redtech, MoMo PSB, and United Bank for Africa (UBA) have launched a payment interoperability partnership that expands cardless payment access for consumers and merchants across Nigeria. The partnership brings together Redtech’s payment technology and enablement capability, UBA’s merchant acquiring and…
Cross Switch is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jerome Alfred as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Known for his ability to bridge the gap between technical complexity, business strategy, and operational execution, Jerome is also deeply committed to mentoring teams…
Healthcare facilities are meant to be sanctuaries of healing, but the very air inside of hospitals and clinics can pose hidden risks. Poor indoor air quality—from dust and pathogens to chemical pollutants contribute to infections, worsen chronic conditions, and threaten…
Today, digital dentistry approaches have become an important aspect of modern dental practices, with digital measurement systems, AI-supported diagnostic software, digital tomography systems, in-clinic laboratory automations, and 3D printers. Processes that once took weeks across restorative dentistry can now be…
IT News Africa is pleased to announce that the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has come on board as a Gold Sponsor for the upcoming Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2026 (HISA 2026), set to take place on 27–28 May…
By Lerato Lamola & Anél De Meyer, Partners at Webber Wentzel Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment options have strutted onto South Africa’s financial runway with the swagger of innovation—offering interest-free installments, bypassing traditional credit checks, and boasting sleek user…
Binance today highlighted the continued scaling of the Binance Card into Africa. The initiative represents a step forward in enabling users to seamlessly integrate digital assets into everyday transactions, reinforcing Binance’s commitment to advancing accessible and practical crypto payment solutions…
South Africans have a long tradition of doing more with less, and that resourcefulness may be our greatest competitive advantage in the coming decade. Unlike global superpowers that invest heavily in sheer computing capacity, South Africa doesn’t need to be…
Many South Africans assume that belonging to a medical scheme means their hospital treatment will be fully covered. In practice, this is often not the case. Patients are increasingly encountering co-payments, specialist shortfalls and benefit sub-limits that leave them responsible…