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FNB’s eBucks Brings Home 3 Accolades at the 2026 International Loyalty Awards
FNB is proud to announce that its innovative eBucks Rewards programme has received three prestigious accolades at the 2026 International Loyalty Awards (ILA) recently held in Atlanta, United States. In its 25th year, the programme was recognised as the Best B2B…
Rosebank College Rebrands to Rosebank International
Advtech announced the rebranding of Rosebank College to Rosebank International (RI), reflecting the institution’s growing footprint outside South Africa. The change aligns the brand’s local name and visual identity to its existing overseas operation in Ghana and paves the way…
5 BNPL Myths the South African Market has Proven Wrong
Skeptics often view Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) as a debt risk, but South African consumers are using the tool as a sophisticated budgeting strategy. Payflex CMO Tracey-Lee Zürcher-Campbell, “With 41% of respondents to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study…
Exabeam Partners with Tuwaiq Academy to Develop Cybersecurity Talent
Exabeam recently partnered with Tuwaiq Academy, the Kingdom’s first academy specializing in educational boot camps and courses focused on advanced technologies, to support the growth of cybersecurity skills, professional certifications, and talent development across Saudi Arabia. Tuwaiq Academy partners with more than 60…
“UCT and HyperionDev in Partnership to Expand Access to Future-Focused Skills”
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has teamed up with HyperionDev, an online tech education company, in a strategic partnership to offer a range of high-impact, career-focused online programs aimed at equipping students with sought-after digital and leadership skills. The…
Dis-Chem Unveils Health Hub In Melrose Arch
Getting healthcare in South Africa can often feel complicated, time-consuming and expensive. Dis-Chem is aiming to change that with the launch of its new Melrose Arch Health Hub. Located in Melrose Arch, the new Health Hub is more than just a store. It brings…
New SA Platform Takes on AI’s Biggest Classroom Problems
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…
New Payments Partnership on Expanding Cardless Payment across Nigeria
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…
Payment Technology Company Appoints Jerome Alfred as COO
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…
Using AI to Anticipate Healthcare Air Quality Risks
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…
5 Ways Digital Dentistry is Transforming South African Practices
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…
SANBS Announced as Gold Sponsor for #HISA2026 at Indaba Hotel Conference Centre
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…
A Legal Dive into South Africa’s Payment Revolution
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 Scales Its Card Offering to Enhance Everyday Payment Utility
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…
How to Use AI to Solve South Africa’s Biggest Challenges
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…
Why Are Medical Aid Members Facing More out-of-pocket Healthcare Expenses
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…
