The recent announcement of Netflix’s $72 billion dollar deal with Warner Bros. has caused headlines across both global and local media. And now, with Paramount launching a hostile $108 billion bid of its own for Warner Bros Discovery, the picture…
Out of over 21,000 submissions to one of the world’s toughest artificial intelligence conferences, one of the standout papers this year came from an African-based institution. Daniel Rajaonarivelomanantsoa, a 27-year-old PhD student from Madagascar who honed his skills through Google’s…
African-based provider of satellite communication solutions, Q-KON Pty, Ltd., has reached a tripartite strategic alliance agreement with Beijing Guodian High-Tech Technology Co., Ltd. (Guodian Gaoke), and China StarWin Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (StarWin) to offer Internet of Things (IoT)…
As you know, for many South Africans, buying a home is one of the biggest milestones in life; however, it’s also one of the most stressful. Between deposits, bond repayments, and the emotional toll of moving, homeowners often feel the…
The 2025 FNB App of the Year Awards took place in Johannesburg last night, uniting some of the brightest innovators in South African and African technology. The annual event once again highlighted the continent’s growing digital ecosystem, bringing together developers,…
Vodacom Group announced a transaction that would significantly increase its ownership in Safaricom, reinforcing its commitment to the East African markets of Kenya and Ethiopia. Under the terms of this transaction, Vodacom has entered into an agreement with the Government…
Takealot has launched a new instant-delivery pilot, the “Get it Now” feature—powered by TakealotNOW in partnership with Mr D—enabling consumers to receive their orders in minutes. The “Get it Now” option highlights items ready for immediate delivery in the Cape Town,…
Global cloud communications platform Infobip has partnered with the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team to launch a cutting-edge digital fan engagement campaign that brings motorsport enthusiasts closer to the thrill of Formula 1 racing. Centred on Infobip’s CXOP platform and a…
PwC has announced the appointment of Anastacia Tshesane as the next CEO of PwC South Africa, effective 1 July 2026. Tshesane has served as Chairman of the PwC South Africa Governing Board and the PwC Africa Governance Board since July…
Black Swan, a Mauritius-based FinTech startup, has been named the winner of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025, following a high-energy Grand Finale at Innovation City, Cape Town. Led by the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) and powered…