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Redefining Fintech: Ukheshe Rebrands as EFT Corporation
In a bold step towards redefining the future of financial technology, Ukheshe has announced its official rebranding to EFT Corporation. The move consolidates Ukheshe’s pioneering digital solutions with EFT Corporation’s extensive reach and expertise under one unified brand, positioning it…
Advanced fuel Voucher Solutions to Upgrade Fleet Management
Payment24, a premier provider of advanced payment, loyalty, and fuel management solutions, proudly announces the launch of its fuel voucher offering. This innovative product is poised to revolutionize how Payment24 partners incentivize customers, loyalty subscribers, internal teams, and drivers alike.…
Outdated Tech Hinders Innovation: Lifecycle Mgmt. Report
NTT DATA, a global IT infrastructure and services company, has discovered that globally, 80% of organizations agree that inadequate or outdated technology is impeding organizational progress and innovation efforts. In fact, 89% of C-suite executives in South Africa believe that…
Fintech Company Spotlights Resourceful SMEs, Entrepreneurs’
iKhokha– one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Africa has partnered with Jabu Malungane to tell his story of tenacity, resilience and persistence in a new documentary. This documentary has been launched and chronicles the entrepreneurial journey of Jabu Malungane,…
Transforming Workplace Dynamics
With remote work firmly entrenched in our reality, employee self-service systems have become a game-changer, digitizing and automating critical tasks to ease the administrative load on payroll and HR teams. These web or mobile-based platforms offer employees direct access to…
The Local Dimension: Gumtree SA’s Future
Chief of Staff at Gumtree SA- South Africa, Marcus Badach, says “Since late 2022, Gumtree SA has been entirely SA-owned for the first time. “Becoming locally owned, hosted and controlled has been a significant strategic boost for Gumtree South Africa.”…
Ecobank Group Launches 2024 Fintech Challenge: $50,000 Prize
Ecobank, the pan-African financial services Group, is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 7th edition of its Fintech Challenge. This annual competition calls for early-stage and mature fintech startups to collaborate with Ecobank, with the chance to…
New Tech Talks to Plants, Aiding Climate Solutions
By 2034, environmental issues will emerge as a major threat, characterized by extreme weather events, biodiversity loss, and resource shortages, posing significant risks to economies and societies. This revelation stems from a recent report by the World Economic Forum. But…
Tech’s Role in Enhancing Operations and Customer Service
Zuper, a solutions provider specializing in scaling and modernizing fast-growing service businesses with field operations, has announced a joint research report with WBR Insights. This report focuses on key concerns and strategies for field service providers. It highlights priorities and…
Empowering Next-Gen Innovators: Yaskawa SA
As South Africa celebrates Youth Month- June, it’s the perfect opportunity to spotlight the remarkable contributions of young minds in the technology and engineering sectors. Yaskawa South Africa, says, young technicians are not just driving innovation but also embodying the…
‘Focus on People, Culture to Reduce Risks and Expansion of AI’
With the advent of accessible generative artificial intelligence- gen AI tools such as ChatGPT, more and more organisations are experimenting with the technology and weaving it into their day-to-day processes. As gen AI advances in leaps and strides, it is…
Regular Vigilance Crucial for Spotting Software Breaches
Chief Technology Officer for Obsidian Systems, Karl Fischer, says “Constant vigilance is essential to identifying software security breaches.” Fischer recounts, “In late March, a critical security breach was uncovered in the upstream source code of XZ Utils, a set of…
SA’s E-Hailing Industry: Advocating for Security and Reform
Teksi Ride, South Africa’s premier e-hailing app, sheds light on the pressing security concerns experienced by both e-hailing drivers and passengers in the country. By exploring the risks, incidents, regulatory hurdles, and potential solutions, Teksi Ride delves into the complexities…
Disregarding CCMA Rulings a Business Risk: CRS Technologies
When it comes to labor disputes, companies that opt to disregard a judgment handed down by the CCMA Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration do so at their peril. According to Section 143 of the Labour Relations Act, an arbitration…
AFSUG Introduces Exclusive Career Connect Portal for Members
The Africa SAP User Group- AFSUG proudly announces the launch of its newest initiative: the AFSUG Career Connect Portal, exclusively designed for AFSUG members. This innovative platform serves as a central hub where AFSUG and SAP member companies can identify…
Google’s 2024 Hustle Academy Cohort Opens for SMB Growth
Google announced the opening of applications for the 2024 cohort of its Hustle Academy, a program dedicated to accelerating the growth of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Sub-Saharan Africa. The program introduces a significant upgrade: business-focused AI training integrated…
