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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…
“Africa Is the Next Industrial Growth Frontier” — AVEVA’s Jesus Hernandez on AI, Data, and Digital Transformation
As AVEVA hosted its AVEVA Day in Johannesburg, IT News Africa sat down with Jesus Hernandez, Senior Vice President for EMEA, to discuss Africa’s industrial future, the realities of digital transformation, and the role of AI and data-driven operations in…
Nedbank & Mastercard in Landmark 10-Year Partnership
Nedbank and Mastercard today announced a landmark 10-year commercial agreement that expands their long-standing collaboration across Southern Africa. Under the agreement, Nedbank will leverage Mastercard’s global technology expertise and payments innovation to accelerate its growth across retail banking, small businesses,…
10 Reasons Why #HISA 2026 Is a ‘Must-Attend’ Healthcare Event
Over the past decade, HISA has become the continent’s leading platform for reimagining healthcare through technology, policy, and collaboration. This flagship event brings together healthcare leaders, tech innovators, policymakers, and investors to reimagine the future of healthcare on the continent.…
Sixty60 Launches South Africa’s First Personalised AI Shopping Assistant
Sixty60 has become the first online retailer in South Africa to introduce a fully personalised Smart AI shopping assistant, marking a significant shift in how consumers experience grocery shopping. Known as Pixie, the assistant has been developed entirely in-house by…
Infobip South Africa appoints Lauren Potgieter as new Country Manager
Infobip South Africa has appointed Lauren Potgieter as Country Manager in a strategic move to accelerate growth and strengthen its position as a trusted partner in digital transformation. With over 26 years of experience across business process management, customer experience,…
Virgin Bet Marks Its First Expansion Beyond the UK
Launching its first international market outside the UK, Virgin Bet is proud to announce the launch of its operations in South Africa. Virgin Bet is part of LiveScore Group, a company in sports media and betting, comprising the world-class brands…
FNB Launches 4 Smart ID-enabled Branches in South Africa
FNB finally announces the launch of its Department of Home Affairs (DHA) Smart ID Card application services at 4 newly enabled FNB branches. This launch aligns with the DHA’s new digital partnership model, which allows South Africans to apply for…
TVS MOTORS LAUNCHES IN SOUTH AFRICA
TVS Motor Company (TVSM)—one of the largest two-wheeler manufacturers has officially launched in South Africa through a strategic distribution partnership with The Nexus Collective. Backed by the same proven leadership expertise and team of Tuning Fork (Pty) Ltd and the…
Flutterwave Partners with Zambian Food Delivery and Taxi Platform
Flutterwave has partnered with Yango, the food delivery and taxi service in Zambia, to further improve the security and convenience of digital payments for customers ordering meals or taxi rides through the platform. Through the partnership, Yango users can now…
SolarAfrica Raises R1.5 Billion to Deliver Renewable Energy in South Africa
SolarAfrica has secured financial close on R1.5 billion to build SunCentral 2, the next 114 MW plant of its flagship utility-scale solar development in the Northern Cape. The new funding, provided by RMB and Investec Bank Limited, is another significant…
MyProperty expands into Africa with launch of independent, agent-first property portal
MyProperty, an independent property portal in South Africa and Namibia, has announced its expansion into the broader African market with the launch of MyProperty Africa, a next-generation property platform built to put estate agents and consumers first. The rollout marks…
Scam Signal launches in South Africa to tackle APP fraud and combat financial crime
Last year, fraud in South Africa resulted in financial losses approaching three billion rand. Recognising the scale of this challenge, cross-industry collaboration between the mobile, banking and technology sectors is providing critical defences against financial crime South Africa is the…
South Africa Joins Afreximbank, Announces US$8bn Country Programme
The Republic of South Africa has officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Africa’s Multilateral Financial Institution, marking the formal entry of one of Africa’s largest economies into the Bank’s membership, heralding deeper financial sovereignty.…
South Africa: Microsoft, SABC launch national AI skills drive via SABC Plus
Microsoft South Africa and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) have announced a new partnership to deliver artificial intelligence (AI) fluency and digital skills training to millions of South Africans through the public broadcaster’s digital platform, SABC Plus. The collaboration…
Secure, POPIA-Compliant Cloud Storage for Healthcare Practices in South Africa
In today’s digital healthcare environment, data is at the heart of every medical practice. From patient records and referrals to imaging, billing, and internal communication, healthcare professionals rely on technology more than ever to deliver quality care. Yet with this…
