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3 Days to for #HISA2025 Set for 22–23 October in Johannesburg!
The Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa (HISA) 2025, now in its 10th edition, has built a reputation as the continent’s premier gathering for healthcare leaders, innovators, and technology providers. This flagship event brings together healthcare leaders, tech innovators, policymakers, and investors to…
Retail Store Partners with Electronic Ticketing Provider to Offer Event Tickets at Stores Nationwide
Pick n Pay customers can now purchase tickets for a wider range of events at selected stores nationwide following a new partnership with electronic ticketing provider Ticketpro. Ticketpro, a subsidiary of Blue Label Telecoms, facilitates over 10 million ticket sales…
Exceptional Lineup of Speakers Confirmed for Africa’s Premier HealthTech Summit #HISA2025
The Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa (HISA) 2025 has announced an exceptional lineup of speakers for the 10th edition of the event, set to take place on 22–23 October 2025 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The summit, hosted by…
Ethio Telecom Unveils New Solutions to Address the Usage Gap & Accelerate Inclusive Digital Transformation
Ethio Telecom has unveiled a new line of cloud-based smart devices under its Znexus brand, aiming to make digital access more affordable and inclusive across the continent. Building on its success in expanding 4G and 5G network coverage—achieving 71% population…
Flutterwave Recognized as Fintech Pioneer at Africa Fintech Summit 2026
Flutterwave concluded a successful participation at the recent Africa Fintech Summit 2026 held at the Accra International Conference Centre in Accra, Ghana. With the theme “Innovating for Inclusive Growth: The Future of FinTech in Africa,” Olugbenga Agboola, Founder and CEO of Flutterwave,…
The Power of Partnerships for Fintech Success
With 2026 around the corner, many technology-oriented businesses are shifting their focus from this year’s goals to what can be achieved using technologies like fintech in 2026. The South African financial services landscape is changing rapidly. As more and more…
PayJoy Broadens Access to Smartphones in SA with Flexible Payment Plans
In South Africa, mobile technology has been instrumental in driving both financial and digital inclusion. Despite widespread mobile penetration across the continent, research shows that only 47% of devices in use are smartphones, while 35% remain basic feature phones with…
NCBA Unveils an ‘Enhanced’ Banking Platform
NCBA unveils ConnectPlus, an enhanced transaction banking platform powered by Intellect’s eMACH.ai Wholesale Banking Cloud. The enhanced platform offers significantly faster transaction processing, enabling businesses to manage their operations efficiently and respond quickly to market demands. Security is paramount at…
Making Sense of Medical Aid, Health Insurance, NHI & LCBO – What Employers Need to Know!
South Africa’s healthcare system is at a turning point, with the National Health Insurance (NHI) on the horizon and regulatory frameworks such as the Low-Cost Benefit Option (LCBO) gaining traction. The way in which South Africans access and pay for…
#HISA2025 Returns to Johannesburg for 10th Annual Healthcare Innovation Summit
The Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa (HISA) 2025, Africa’s leading platform for exploring the latest trends and technologies shaping the healthcare industry, will return to Johannesburg on 22–23 October 2025 for its 10th annual edition. Organized by IT News Africa, the…
Kumba Iron Ore Recognized with Reliability Award for Immersive Technologies Partnership
The introduction of new technologies in the mining sector has greatly improved efficiency in how operations run their production processes. Advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality applications have played a huge role in many companies as well. Immersive Technologies…
Pick n Pay Appoints New Head of Digital Operations to Drive Retail Transformation
Kerry Janse van Rensburg has been appointed Pick n Pay’s new Head of Digital Operations, driving the retailer’s next phase of digital transformation. Responsible for driving the retailer’s digital ambitions forward by connecting the in-store experience with the seamless digital…
Uniper & Five Bioenergy Sign Long-Term Biomethane Supply Agreement
The German energy company Uniper and the Spanish developer Five Bioenergy have signed a 7-year biomethane purchase agreement from three of Spain’s largest biomethane plants, which are located in Murcia. This agreement places Uniper in a strong position to complement…
Verto Launches in the UAE
Verto has this week announced its official launch in the UAE. With over $25 billion processed annually for clients such as Unilever and Maersk, the company’s platform is designed to address the unique challenges of cross-border payments between the UAE…
FNB Adds Swoo Pay for Huawei & Android Device Users
FNB and RMB Private Bank unveil the Swoo Pay option for customers using Huawei or Android-enabled devices for a new safe and secure contactless payment. Huawei customers with NFC-enabled Huawei devices running HarmonyOS or AndroidOS without Google Services can now…
Google Gives Kenyan University Students Free Access to Premium AI Subscriptions
Google announced a major initiative to support higher education across Africa by offering its premium AI subscription, Google AI Pro, for free to university students for 12 months. The offer is available to eligible students aged 18+ in Kenya, Ghana,…
