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FNB on Track to Launch Smart ID Card Services
FNB is proud to announce that it is on track to launch Smart ID Card application services, following successful testing. The service will soon be made available to the public, marking a significant milestone in FNB’s longstanding collaboration with the…
Uber SA Hosts Driver Appreciation Event, Announces Strategic Partnerships Package
In South Africa, e-hailing drivers are more than just service providers; they are independent business owners supporting families and connecting millions of people to jobs, healthcare, and education. Uber South Africa hosted its flagship Driver Appreciation Event, themed “The Heart of…
The Future of AI as a Power Tool
Artificial Intelligence is one of those ideas that used to feel like pure science fiction—something you’d see in a movie, admire for a moment, and then forget about. But now it’s everywhere, quietly stitched into daily life. It recommends what…
‘When Fibre Reaches the Streets, It Once Skipped’
In the early days of Fibre, the business case was straightforward: offset high capital costs by prioritizing rollouts in high-density areas with the greatest potential returns. This approach meant that streets were mapped by revenue potential, resulting in an uneven…
Top 10 Android Apps for Job Search & Career Growth
More and more of our life admin is being placed into the palm of our hands. This includes searching for your next job, with research suggesting around 80% of seekers rely on online platforms to find their next role. With…
inDrive Launches New In-App Ad Platform in South Africa
inDrive has introduced a new in-app advertising platform (inDrive Ads) designed to generate revenue outside of ride commissions in South Africa. The platform allows brands to reach users at high-attention moments, such as after a ride is requested, while passengers…
South African Fibre Provider Hits 1 Million Subscribers, Marking a major milestone for SA’s telecommunications Sector
In a landmark moment for South Africa’s telecommunications sector, Vuma, the Maziv-owned trailblazer of high-speed fibre-to-the-home, is ecstatic to announce that it has officially surpassed the one million subscriber milestone. What started as a grassroots project in the streets of…
Understanding Carrier-Based Connectivity in the U.S.
Those signal bars on your phone? They’re practically meaningless. Behind that icon sits a sprawling mess of cell towers, spectrum licenses the carriers paid billions for, and infrastructure that varies wildly depending on where you’re standing. AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile…
Ghana Gains from Africa’s First Wallet-Based Outbound Payments Pilot
Onafriq Nigeria Payments Ltd, a CBN licenced payment service provider, partners with The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) to pilot the continent’s first wallet-based outbound payments from Nigeria to Ghana – fully in Naira and instant, without relying on…
5 signs your cloud spend is growing faster than your ability to predict it
As cloud environments expand and consumption becomes more dynamic, financial predictability starts to slip. Budgets feel less reliable, forecasts need constant revision, and leadership confidence begins to erode, often before anyone can clearly explain why. These moments are rarely isolated…
Hyper-personalisation at scale: why brands must shift to an Agentic AI strategy
Global AI-first cloud communications platform Infobip, celebrating two decades of innovation globally and over 15 years of continuous operation in South Africa, predicts an imminent and seismic shift in brand-consumer engagement. Moving away from the current application-to-person (A2P) messaging, Infobip…
How to Unlock iPhone Without Passcode: 2026 Complete Guide
Forgetting your iPhone passcode can be frustrating, especially when you urgently need access to your data. Whether you entered the wrong password too many times, bought a second-hand iPhone, or Face ID suddenly stopped working, knowing how to unlock iPhone…
South Africa’s Auto Boom Masks a Silent Shift: While Sales Soar, Manufacturing Crown Slips to Morocco
A Market in Transition The global automotive industry is undergoing a profound reconfiguration, driven by changing consumer behaviour, rising price sensitivity, and a technological transition that is unfolding unevenly across regions. Against this complex backdrop, several emerging markets are showing…
BYD Shark 6 and Dolphin Surf named finalists for 2026 South African Car of the Year
BYD South Africa has confirmed that two of its models, the BYD Shark 6 and the BYD Dolphin Surf, have been selected as finalists for the 2026 South African Car of the Year (COTY) awards. The announcement places both vehicles…
inDrive Reveals Key Predictions for South Africa’s Mobility Industry in 2026
South Africa’s mobility sector enters 2026 shaped by persistent cost pressure, fuel price volatility, and a labor market where alternative income streams remain critical. These conditions are pushing platforms to prioritize resilience, fairness, and operational discipline first, instead of simply…
Top Cost Pressures & Growth Opportunities for SMEs in 2026
South African small and medium-sized enterprises should consider pivoting from crisis management to strategic planning to navigate a landscape dominated by rising operational costs and logistical volatility. SME services provider Lula has highlighted the critical need for proactive financial and…
