As online fashion retail becomes increasingly influenced by AI-generated search and shopping experiences, South Africa’s fashion platform, Superbalist, is actively investing in Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)—a new frontier in e-commerce visibility. While traditional SEO focuses on ranking in search results,…
As Africa’s digital commerce ecosystem continues to mature, customer experience has emerged as the defining competitive advantage for modern retailers. This focus will take center stage at Digital Retail Africa (#DRA2026), taking place on 26 February 2026 at the Southern Sun…
MTN Group Fintech announced a leadership transition within its Uganda operation. Effective 1 March 2026, Sarah Bateta Okwi, currently the Chief Financial Officer of MTN MoMo Uganda, will assume the role of Acting Chief Executive Officer. After 4 years leading…
Microsoft Corp. has posted strong second-quarter results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, with net income surging 60% on a GAAP basis to $38.5 billion, driven in large part by its strategic investments in OpenAI. Diluted earnings per…
South African financial technology company Ozow has this week announced the appointment of Catherine Korsten as its new Chief Growth Officer (CGO), effective January 2026. With a career spanning nearly two decades across traditional finance, portfolio management, and high-volume payment…
Wave Mobile Money, in partnership with Visa and Ecobank Senegal, announces the official launch of the virtual payment card integrated into the Wave app for users in Senegal. Designed to meet a growing need among African users: access to modern,…
Sage has just announced a new global partnership with Augusta Labs, an applied AI lab that helps enterprises build and scale AI transformation. Businesses now expect more from the software they rely on, including faster insights, smarter automation, and experiences…
The retail industry is undergoing rapid transformation, and the upcoming Digital Retail Africa 2026 is set to prepare businesses for the challenges and opportunities ahead. With global players such as Amazon, Temu, and Shein revolutionizing the African retail market, and grocery…
IT News Africa is proud to announce that KYCDD, a leading South African compliance and workflow automation platform, has joined Digital Retail Africa 2026 (#DRA2026) as a Silver Sponsor. The event, taking place on 26 February 2026 at Southern Sun…
Geoff Jennett, the former CEO of Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed real estate investment trust (REIT) Emira, has been appointed as a non-executive director to the board of Heartwood Properties Limited, a commercial property development and investment company listed on the Cape…