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Vodacom Business & GDE Announce Applications Results via Smarter Admissions Platform
Vodacom Business, in collaboration with the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE), is proud of the outcomes from the upgraded Online Admissions platform for the 2026 school year. The Online Admissions platform was launched on 24 July 2025, and the system…
TymeBank Joins Home Affairs in Expanding Digital Public Services
TymeBank announces a landmark partnership with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to enable millions of South Africans across the country to secure Smart IDs and passports quickly, securely, and conveniently. As one of the world’s fastest-growing digital banks, TymeBank…
Digital Commerce Platform Receives Prestigious Recognition for Outstanding E-Commerce Performance
ZemenGebeya, a digital commerce platform in Ethiopia, has been awarded first-class recognition by the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration for its exceptional performance in the e-commerce sector. The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration recognized e-commerce and digital service…
5 Strategies to Manage Debt and Interest Rates in 2025
Despite economic uncertainty, South Africans are showing remarkable financial resilience. According to TransUnion’s Q2 2025 Consumer Pulse Study, while 39% of households expect to miss a bill or loan payment, many are taking proactive steps to secure their futures. Encouragingly,…
8 Key Considerations in Selecting a Debt Collection Partner for Your Business
Levels of consumer and business financial distress in South Africa have deepened significantly amid a cost-of-living and operating cost crisis, worsened by global geopolitical tensions and economic instability. Economic growth is stagnant, unemployment remains at crisis levels, small business closures…
GirlCode Empowers Young Women with Digital Skills to Tackle Unemployment Crisis
To tackle South Africa’s current crisis of youth unemployment, GirlCode has announced a new Digital Skills Employment Acceleration Programme initiative for women. This program aims to train unemployed young women in essential software development and work readiness skills, paving the…
Why is Addressing Digital Illiteracy Critical for Cyber Resilience?
As International Literacy Day (8 September) approaches, much of the conversation will rightly focus on the power of reading and writing. But in today’s hyper-connected world, there’s another critical, yet often overlooked form of literacy that deserves attention: digital literacy.…
Global Insurtech Enters Kenyan Market Through LOOP Partnership
Global insurtech bolttech, announced its entry into the Kenyan market via its partnership with LOOP, the fintech subsidiary of the NCBA Group. Through this partnership, bolttech and LOOP will launch a new product, LOOP FLEX, a transparent, convenient, and trustworthy Buy…
FNB Warns Against Fraudsters Selling Business Accounts to Non-Residents
FNB has warned the public about a fraud that involves criminals selling FNB Business Accounts to individuals who reside outside the borders of South Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. The fraud sees criminals falsely presenting themselves as FNB representatives…
Stablecoins Are the Future of Financial Inclusion, Says BitDelta
Increased adoption of stablecoins in emerging markets highlights cryptocurrency’s ability to accelerate financial development within areas that have typically been underserved. In Sub-Saharan Africa, for example, stablecoins are responsible for around 43% of cryptocurrency transactions, outlining a trend toward more…
Stablecoin Settlements Go Live in EEMEA with Mastercard and Circle
For the first time, acquirers and merchants in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA) can now settle transactions in USDC across Mastercard’s global payments network. This milestone is part of an expanded partnership between Mastercard and Circle, deepening…
Binance: “Beware of fake support calls targeting your API”
It starts with a simple phone call. On the other end of the line is someone who sounds “official”—calm, professional, and claiming to be from customer support. They warn you about urgent “security updates” and guide you to change your…
Verto Launches Atlas Suite: API-First Embedded Finance for Global Payments
Africa has long faced fragmented financial systems, with complex regulations, limited local banking access, high operational costs, and volatile currencies, making it extremely hard to move money. Verto unveils The Atlas Suite, a suite of API-first embedded finance solutions that…
Checkers Pilots South Africa’s First Smart Shopping Trolley
Checkers has introduced South Africa’s first smart shopping trolley, marking a major step forward in creating a frictionless, technology-driven in-store experience. Known as the Xpress Trolley, the innovation allows customers to scan-and-bag items as they shop, track a live total…
African Bank Bolsters Fraud Defenses with INETCO BullzAI Amid 300% Surge in Digital Fraud
With digital fraud in South Africa surging by more than 300% in 2024, African Bank has announced a major step forward in protecting its customers. Earlier today, the bank revealed its deployment of INETCO BullzAI, a patented AI-powered fraud prevention…
Playbook Announced as Gold Sponsor of the Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2024
The Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa (HISA) is proud to announce Playbook (playbk.io) as a Gold Sponsor for the 2025 edition of the summit. Taking place on 22 – 23 October 2025 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, HISA will bring together…
