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Preferental: The Startup Transforming South Africa’s Rental Market with AI

A Startup Revolutionizing Rental Management South Africa’s rental market is fraught with challenges, from tenant rights favoring renters to financial instability caused by high…

Koop’s AI Housekeeper: Could This Be the Solution to SA’s Startup Compliance Headache?

Picture this: you’re a South African entrepreneur with a brilliant idea, ready to take on the world. But before you can even think about…

Flow48 Secures $69M Series A to Fuel SME Lending Expansion in South Africa and Saudi Arabia

Flow48, a leading fintech revolutionizing SME lending in emerging markets, has secured a substantial $69 million in Series A funding. This investment will fuel…

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

Entrepreneurs need a smartphone that can keep up with a demanding, fast-paced lifestyle. The HONOR X9C has been making waves for its ultra-durable build,…

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

Bridging the Digital Skills Divide Following the release of the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) Q3 Report, which revealed over 53,379 new earning opportunities,…

South Africa’s Future as a Tech Powerhouse: Stellenbosch Leads the Charge

South Africa is rapidly emerging as a leading technology hub, with cities beyond traditional business centers stepping into the spotlight. According to a recent…

GreenYellow South Africa Invests €10 Million in Energy Efficiency Projects Across Southern Africa

In a groundbreaking move for Southern Africa’s energy efficiency landscape, Spark Energy Services has partnered with GreenYellow South Africa to finance a large-scale lighting…

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…

Why women are the key drivers of fintech innovation

Fintech innovation is increasingly targeting the world’s most influential consumer group: women. With women controlling a staggering 75% of global discretionary spending, fintech providers…

South African CEOs navigate generative AI challenges

South African CEOs are swiftly embracing generative AI solutions, aiming to boost operational efficiency and innovation, according to a recent IBM study. However, this…

C-CONNECT enters South African market

C-CONNECT, South Africa’s latest virtual mobile network operator (MVNO), has launched nationwide, targeting the country’s savvy prepaid users with a fresh approach to mobile…

Cisco’s DNS analysis reveals shifting patterns in cyber threats

Cisco’s latest cyber threat report has shed light on the evolving landscape of digital threats, with researchers analysing DNS data to uncover trends in…

Lenovo Accelerate 2025 champions Innovation

The Alarming Truth About Gen Z Gaming Cybercrime

SA’s Smallest Businesses Are Job Engines – So Why Can’t They Get Funding

Five Ways to Back South Africa’s Young Entrepreneurs

Novare Holdings anchors R2.8 billion Investment

Investors Finding Their Way Back to the Kenyan Market

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Luca de Meo and his Renault legacy

Gemini AI to enhance Volvo infotainment

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