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Self-service technology & personalisation: A generational blend

Vis Govender, co-founder of Everything.Insure and group CEO of FirstEquity Group, says self-service technology is reshaping customer experiences across generations. Personalisation remains crucial in…

Kenya’s EV revolution: Spiro sparks clean ride

In an electrifying development, Kenya has shifted into high gear towards a cleaner, greener future. The country has partnered with Spiro, Africa’s electric motorcycle…

Anchor raises $2.4m seed funding for expansion

Anchor, a pioneering pan-African Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider, has announced a successful seed funding round of $2.4 million. The capital injection will be utilised to…

Africa’s Business Heroes announces top 10 finalists

Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), a philanthropic initiative by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, has unveiled this year’s top ten finalists after an…

JoJo Tanks’ Cutting-Edge Tech: Introducing JoJo Monitor for Water Management

In the realm of technological innovation, sometimes it’s the most unexpected places that yield groundbreaking solutions. JoJo Tanks, South Africa’s venerable water tank manufacturer,…

Chimoney: From financial uncertainty to fintech trailblazer

In the heart of Toronto, amidst the bustling world of fintech innovation, a remarkable story has unfolded – one that exemplifies the indomitable human…

Cracking the code: A deep dive into world of fintech

Join Prof. Vivienne Lawack as she delves into the transformative world of fintech, dissecting its impact on the financial sector, and unravelling the enigmatic…

SA healthtech start-up honours nurse heroes

AfriNurse celebrated International Nurses Day by honouring the top 50 nurse heroes in the country at a gala dinner. The event marked the culmination…

Franc: Simplifying investments for South Africans

Franc, the acclaimed investment app, is making waves in the financial industry as it spearheads a mission to democratise savings and investments for South…

3 in-demand digital jobs and the traits needed to get hired

Digital skills have never been more important in the workplace than they are now. According to SAP Africa’s new report, “Africa’s tech skills scarcity…

Tech start-ups: Thrive by thinking differently

Discover the power of innovative decision-making frameworks for tech start-ups and unlock the path to success. Ean Barnard from Finch Technologies has some tips…

Real-time insights key to unleashing customer growth

In today’s volatile economic climate, maintaining a durable and resilient business while staying connected with customers has become more critical than ever. According to…

Sentech Africa Tech Week: 7 key takeaways

Sentech Africa Tech Week 2023 shed light on two critical issues plaguing the continent: the persistent unemployment crisis and the growing technology divide. The…

Ozow paves way for financial inclusion in SA payments

Despite the fact that 80% of South Africans have a bank account, nearly 40% of all transactions are still made in cash, leading to…

Hlalefang turns culinary dreams into business success

Hlalefang Mzingwane, from Rouxville in the Free State, has transformed her love for food into a booming and sustainable business, inspired by her mother’s…

Nomba secures $30m to overhaul African payments

Nomba, a payment service provider for African businesses, has raised $30 million in a pre-series B funding round led by Base10 Partners, a San…

Funding boost fuels Oakantswe Construction’s success

In a remarkable achievement for women in entrepreneurship, Oakantswe Construction and Projects, an electrical contracting firm based in Pretoria, has secured funding through the…

Jendamark’s Odin Manufacturing wins tech innovation award

Jendamark Automation, a South African company based in Gqeberha, has won the Technology Innovation of the Year award at the Africa Tech Week Awards….

Iridium wins Xero SA Partner of the Year

South African cloud-based accounting service provider, Iridium Business Solutions, has been crowned “Partner of the Year” at the Xero Awards South Africa 2023. This…

GoodApp: Home service app launched in SA

A home service mobile app called “GoodApp” is currently being rolled out across South Africa, providing a platform that connects customers with reliable service…

Zone now Africa’s fastest-growing blockchain company

Zone, Africa’s first regulated blockchain network for payments, has been named Africa’s fastest-growing blockchain company by the Financial Times and Statista’s Fastest Growing Companies…

Embracing tech: What hotels need to do to stay ahead

The hospitality industry has been rapidly evolving, driven by the convergence of technology and the need for excellent customer service. Anton Gillis, CEO at…

Lulalend nominated for prestigious African Banker Awards

South Africa’s Lulalend has been nominated for the Fintech of the Year category at the African Banker Awards 2023. The awards, which take place…

The Great Smartphone Showdown: A Decade of Samsung vs. Apple

Samsung Brings Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification and Sleep Apnea Features to Galaxy Watch in South Africa

How Lyra and Courtne Marland are shaping communication with AI

Is the HONOR X9C the Right Smartphone for Startups and Entrepreneurs?

ALX South Africa Expands Digital Training as PYEI Report Highlights Youth Job Growth