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Will AI Boost or Break South Africa’s Startup Scene?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping industries across the globe, and South Africa is no exception. According to Google’s Digital Opportunity of Africa report,…

Temu Survey Reveals Price is King for South Africans

Just one year after its launch in South Africa, Temu has become a major player in the country’s e-commerce landscape, reshaping how South Africans…

Purple Elephant Ventures Secures $4.5M Seed Round, Setting Record in Kenya’s Tourism-Tech Scene

In a groundbreaking move for African travel technology, Purple Elephant Ventures (PEV), a Nairobi-based venture studio, has raised $4.5 million in seed financing. This…

Conservio raises $1M to expand sustainable travel

Conservio, the go-to platform for travellers looking to escape into nature, has just landed $1 million in funding to expand its footprint. The investment,…

The Crypto Landscape in 2025: Trends, Innovations, and What Lies Ahead

The world of cryptocurrency is set for another transformative year in 2025, following a breakout 2024 that saw record highs, regulatory advancements, and surging…

Amazon Bedrock Expands AI Horizons with 100+ New Models

At this year’s AWS re:Invent, Amazon Web Services unveiled a major expansion to its Amazon Bedrock platform, introducing over 100 new AI models alongside…

XtalPi and AWS: Changing How Medications Are Discovered

XtalPi, a leader in AI-driven drug research, has teamed up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to speed up the process of developing new medicines….

AWS Trainium2 Unlocks New AI Performance Levels

AWS has introduced its Trainium2-powered EC2 instances, marking a major leap forward for artificial intelligence workloads. Designed to handle the demands of increasingly large…

Amazon Nova: A Calculated Move in the AI Arms Race

When Amazon CEO Andy Jassy steps onto a stage, he does so with intent. At AWS re:Invent 2024, he wasn’t just unveiling a new…

AWS re:Invent 2024: Simplifying Enterprise Transformation

At AWS re:Invent 2024, Amazon Web Services unveiled significant initiatives that promise to revolutionise enterprise cloud deployment and application modernisation, streamline enterprise workflows, improve…

Africa’s AI Revolution: Reclaiming the Digital Narrative

When Steven De Backer speaks about artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa, he doesn’t just discuss technology — he articulates an urgent narrative of empowerment….

South Africa’s Deskless Workers: A Workforce Under Strain

The vast majority of South African deskless workers love their jobs, despite challenges like low wages and unreliable transport. This striking insight emerges from…

How AI is Rewriting Urban Planning in Developing Regions

AI urban development technologies unveiled at the 29th UN Climate Change Conference promise to transform how we understand and plan cities in developing regions….

Transforming Healthcare in Africa with Technology

South Africa is leading a transformative initiative to modernise the healthcare market in Africa, tackling one of the continent’s most persistent challenges: inefficient pharmaceutical…

How One Energy Project Could Reshape Climate Action

A transformative renewable energy project is reshaping the conversation around climate action as nations prepare for November’s COP29 climate talks. The initiative, which demonstrates…

South Africa’s online grocery boom signals digital shift

South Africa’s online grocery sector is witnessing unprecedented growth, with market projections suggesting a surge to R80 billion (approximately $5 billion USD) by 2026….

Beyond ransomware: Navigating the perils of cyber extortion

As cybercriminals evolve their tactics, businesses must strengthen their defenses to protect against the growing threat of cyber extortion. Cyber extortion has become one…

Overcoming Inertia Around Digital Currencies Could Boost Banking Innovation

Digital currencies and blockchain technology have long been the subject of fascination for central banks across the globe. With digital asset infrastructure, such as…

From data to dollars: Unlocking the potential of data science

The world of data science is rapidly transforming how industries operate, offering an array of lucrative opportunities for those who can harness its power….

Standard Bank, Meridiam drive energy investment in Africa

Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets, has partnered with Meridiam, an independent investment benefit corporation, to unlock new investment opportunities in alternative…

IBM and UNDP empower policymakers with AI energy tool

Recently, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and IBM announced the release of two groundbreaking tools aimed at transforming how we address energy access…

Oracle’s AWS partnership reshapes cloud computing’s future

Oracle’s landmark partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) marks a fundamental shift in the cloud computing landscape, challenging long-held assumptions about competition and cooperation…

Axis Communications pioneers explosion-protected security tech

Axis Communications has unveiled groundbreaking explosion-protected devices, marking a significant leap forward in hazardous area safety and security technology. The Swedish network technology firm…

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Will AI Boost or Break South Africa’s Startup Scene?

Temu Survey Reveals Price is King for South Africans

Purple Elephant Ventures Secures $4.5M Seed Round, Setting Record in Kenya’s Tourism-Tech Scene

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News

Will AI Boost or Break South Africa’s Startup Scene?

Temu Survey Reveals Price is King for South Africans

Purple Elephant Ventures Secures $4.5M Seed Round, Setting Record in Kenya’s Tourism-Tech Scene

Conservio raises $1M to expand sustainable travel

The Crypto Landscape in 2025: Trends, Innovations, and What Lies Ahead

Amazon Bedrock Expands AI Horizons with 100+ New Models

XtalPi and AWS: Changing How Medications Are Discovered

AWS Trainium2 Unlocks New AI Performance Levels

Africa’s AI Revolution: Reclaiming the Digital Narrative

South Africa’s Deskless Workers: A Workforce Under Strain

How AI is Rewriting Urban Planning in Developing Regions

Transforming Healthcare in Africa with Technology

How One Energy Project Could Reshape Climate Action

South Africa’s online grocery boom signals digital shift

Overcoming Inertia Around Digital Currencies Could Boost Banking Innovation

From data to dollars: Unlocking the potential of data science

Standard Bank, Meridiam drive energy investment in Africa

IBM and UNDP empower policymakers with AI energy tool

Axis Communications pioneers explosion-protected security tech

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