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How UVU Accelerate is Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa

South Africa’s startup scene, while vibrant, still grapples with a persistent challenge: a significant gender gap. Recent data paints a worrying picture, with reports…

AI in Recruitment: How Blue Pearl is Transforming Hiring for Modern Businesses

The hiring landscape is evolving rapidly, with companies under pressure to identify and onboard the right talent faster than ever. Traditional recruitment methods, often…

MGX’s $2 billion investment in Binance marks historic institutional backing

MGX’s $2 billion investment in Binance marks the first institutional backing of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, signalling a major shift in institutional confidence…

Sinch and Huge NXTGN bet big on South Africa’s MVNO market

South Africa’s mobile market is at a crossroads. As traditional mobile operators continue to dominate, new players are emerging with a different approach —…

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…

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…

South African Workers Ready to Reskill for GenAI Era

South African workers are demonstrating a remarkable willingness to adapt as generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) begins to reshape the job market, according to a…

Empowering Women, Enabling Change: Buhle Binta’s Dual Mission at PMI

Buhle Binta, Head of Scientific Engagement for Southern Africa at Philip Morris International (PMI), is a tobacco harm reduction champion, spearheading efforts to empower…

Female tech founders in South Africa can win up to R1.9 million to scale their innovations

Search.com launches AI chat that pays users and publishers

OpenAI Quietly Launches ChatGPT-5 — And It’s a Game Changer

REdimension Capital closes R250m property tech and sustainability fund

Why the ‘Ego Tax’ is Costing Your Business

South African Women Entrepreneurs Get It Right

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

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TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

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