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Wigwag launches Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Capitec Pay for Shopify and WooCommerce

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ChatGPT the fastest-growing subscription-based service worldwide growing 296%

5 Nov 2024

Domains.co.za introduces South Africa's first AI Domain Name Generator

Domains.co.za introduces South Africa's first AI Domain Name Generator

4 Nov 2024

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A2P messaging set to receive 500% boost when Apple brings RCS to the iPhone.

Apple’s decision to bring RCS to the iPhone is big boost to business revenue

Lindsey Schutters 8 Jan 2024

2024 predicts: GenAI realism, Digital ID progress, but social engineering mutates again

Gerhard Oosthuizen 8 Jan 2024

Standard Bank, UnionPay boost African e-commerce

5 Jan 2024

Tripple revolutionises legacy planning with groundbreaking app

4 Jan 2024

The IBM Z platform leverages AI for the highest security, performance and availability. Source: ibm.com

Home Affairs service down because of SITA mainframe issue

Lindsey Schutters 4 Jan 2024

Automotive technology companies like Bosch are betting big on building software defined vehicle platforms. Source: Bosch.

Tesla recall was a marketing failure, but a technology win

Lindsey Schutters 4 Jan 2024

Source: Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI).

IsDBI unveils flagship Islamic finance marketplace

3 Jan 2024

Source: @savvyfellows/Twitter

Savvy 2024 Fellowship: Apply now for global impact!

2 Jan 2024

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Trade marks: Global classifications of virtual goods and services - part 2

Kaajal Nagindas 29 Dec 2023

Source: Rami Osman, director for business development, MediaTek Middle East and Africa.

MediaTek pledges 5G collaboration in East Africa

27 Dec 2023

Hybrid work models in heavyweight sectors: Are they using the right collaboration tech?

Andrew Bourne 22 Dec 2023

Source: Xianjuan Hu/Unsplash

Local retailers urged to refine in-store service to fight Shein and Amazon

19 Dec 2023

Queues of people trying to claim UIF and get help for other issues are almost a permanent feature outside the labour department offices in Cape Town. Photo: Qaqamba Falithenjwa

Workers are battling to collect unemployment benefits despite new technology

Ella Morrison and Qaqamba Falithenjwa 14 Dec 2023

Image source: Dilok Klaisataporn –

Trade marks: Global classifications of virtual goods and services - part 1

Kaajal Nagindas 12 Dec 2023

Source: Tarris Arnold, business development manager at Luno.

South African businesses primed for crypto expansion as institutions embrace licenses

11 Dec 2023

Source: Capricorn FM Icasa's Draft National and Provincial Party Elections Broadcasts and Political Advertisements Amendment Regulations public hearings will take place on 8 December

Icasa to host hearings on the Draft National & Provincial Party Elections Broadcasts & Political Ads

6 Dec 2023

Fintechs flag prioritising customer experience as key to surviving tough economic headwinds

Andy Jury 6 Dec 2023

Africa’s new online foreign exchange system will enable payments in local currencies – what you need to know

Christopher Adam 5 Dec 2023

MTN SA CEO, Charles Molapisi

MTN turns to AI and APIs to gain tech advantage

4 Dec 2023

HOSTAFRICA expands African presence with Sasahost acquisition in Kenya

HOSTAFRICA expands African presence with Sasahost acquisition in Kenya

HOSTAFRICA 1 Dec 2023

Source: Supplied. Joost Pielage, Quro Medical's chief technology officer.

Quro Medical's AI capability is a lifesaver

30 Nov 2023

AWS re:Invent is happening in Las Vegas this week.

Salesforce and AWS deepen partnership on sidelines of re:Invent

28 Nov 2023

IBM and AWS expand partnership to accelerate generative AI adoption in Africa

IBM and AWS expand partnership to accelerate generative AI adoption in Africa

27 Nov 2023

Digital healthcare revolution taking effect in SA

23 Nov 2023

Source: Supplied.

How the evolution of the real estate industry has reshaped the role of agents

14 Nov 2023

Source: WeWork. The Link, Sandton.

Opportunities for savvy investors in Jozi's dynamic commercial real estate sector

Georg Marnewick 13 Nov 2023

Google search with generative AI recently expanded to South Africa.

Department of Tourism signs collaboration deal with Google

12 Nov 2023

Google opens its AI-Integrated search to Africa

Google opens its AI-Integrated search to Africa

Lindsey Schutters 8 Nov 2023

An open letter to Facebook from a very frustrated marketer

An open letter to Facebook from a very frustrated marketer

Sarah Britten 6 Nov 2023

What publishers need to know about the Google AdSense changes

What publishers need to know about the Google AdSense changes

Lindsey Schutters 3 Nov 2023

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Standard Bank, UnionPay boost African e-commerce

5 Jan 2024

Tripple revolutionises legacy planning with groundbreaking app

4 Jan 2024

The IBM Z platform leverages AI for the highest security, performance and availability. Source: ibm.com

Home Affairs service down because of SITA mainframe issue

Lindsey Schutters 4 Jan 2024

Automotive technology companies like Bosch are betting big on building software defined vehicle platforms. Source: Bosch.

Tesla recall was a marketing failure, but a technology win

Lindsey Schutters 4 Jan 2024

Source: Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI).

IsDBI unveils flagship Islamic finance marketplace

3 Jan 2024

Source: @savvyfellows/Twitter

Savvy 2024 Fellowship: Apply now for global impact!

2 Jan 2024

Image source: Aleksandr Ovcharenko –

Trade marks: Global classifications of virtual goods and services - part 2

Kaajal Nagindas 29 Dec 2023

Source: Rami Osman, director for business development, MediaTek Middle East and Africa.

MediaTek pledges 5G collaboration in East Africa

27 Dec 2023

Hybrid work models in heavyweight sectors: Are they using the right collaboration tech?

Andrew Bourne 22 Dec 2023

Source: Xianjuan Hu/Unsplash

Local retailers urged to refine in-store service to fight Shein and Amazon

19 Dec 2023

Queues of people trying to claim UIF and get help for other issues are almost a permanent feature outside the labour department offices in Cape Town. Photo: Qaqamba Falithenjwa

Workers are battling to collect unemployment benefits despite new technology

Ella Morrison and Qaqamba Falithenjwa 14 Dec 2023

Image source: Dilok Klaisataporn –

Trade marks: Global classifications of virtual goods and services - part 1

Kaajal Nagindas 12 Dec 2023

Source: Tarris Arnold, business development manager at Luno.

South African businesses primed for crypto expansion as institutions embrace licenses

11 Dec 2023

Source: Capricorn FM Icasa's Draft National and Provincial Party Elections Broadcasts and Political Advertisements Amendment Regulations public hearings will take place on 8 December

Icasa to host hearings on the Draft National & Provincial Party Elections Broadcasts & Political Ads

6 Dec 2023

Fintechs flag prioritising customer experience as key to surviving tough economic headwinds

Andy Jury 6 Dec 2023

Africa’s new online foreign exchange system will enable payments in local currencies – what you need to know

Christopher Adam 5 Dec 2023

MTN SA CEO, Charles Molapisi

MTN turns to AI and APIs to gain tech advantage

4 Dec 2023

HOSTAFRICA expands African presence with Sasahost acquisition in Kenya

HOSTAFRICA expands African presence with Sasahost acquisition in Kenya

HOSTAFRICA 1 Dec 2023

Source: Supplied. Joost Pielage, Quro Medical's chief technology officer.

Quro Medical's AI capability is a lifesaver

30 Nov 2023

AWS re:Invent is happening in Las Vegas this week.

Salesforce and AWS deepen partnership on sidelines of re:Invent

28 Nov 2023

IBM and AWS expand partnership to accelerate generative AI adoption in Africa

IBM and AWS expand partnership to accelerate generative AI adoption in Africa

27 Nov 2023

Digital healthcare revolution taking effect in SA

23 Nov 2023

Source: Supplied.

How the evolution of the real estate industry has reshaped the role of agents

14 Nov 2023

Source: WeWork. The Link, Sandton.

Opportunities for savvy investors in Jozi's dynamic commercial real estate sector

Georg Marnewick 13 Nov 2023

Google search with generative AI recently expanded to South Africa.

Department of Tourism signs collaboration deal with Google

12 Nov 2023

Google opens its AI-Integrated search to Africa

Google opens its AI-Integrated search to Africa

Lindsey Schutters 8 Nov 2023

An open letter to Facebook from a very frustrated marketer

An open letter to Facebook from a very frustrated marketer

Sarah Britten 6 Nov 2023

What publishers need to know about the Google AdSense changes

What publishers need to know about the Google AdSense changes

Lindsey Schutters 3 Nov 2023

SAP reveals new generative AI capabilities and advancements

SAP reveals new generative AI capabilities and advancements

2 Nov 2023

Onafriq (formerly MFS Africa) founder and CEO Dare Okoudjou

MFS Africa clears confusion and rebrands to Onafriq

2 Nov 2023

#MTBPS: South Africa is making positive strides in counter terrorism financing, yet challenges persist

James George 2 Nov 2023

Direct Transact partners with Visa to boost fintech in CEMEA region

Direct Transact partners with Visa to boost fintech in CEMEA region

30 Oct 2023

Source: Reuters.

Time for central bank digital currencies to prove their worth

Marc Jones 25 Oct 2023

Crypto Fest 2022 panel: Managing Risk with DeFi Investments. Michael Jordan (Keynote Speaker): Business Development for Polygon Enterprise, Sebastian Stent: Product Marketing Manager for Web3 at Opera, Daniel Kimber: Co-founder of Bakari AG and Hannes Wessels (Keynote Speaker): Country Head for Southern Africa at Binance. Source: Crypto Fest

Crypto Fest comes to Cape Town in time for summer, focused on safety

24 Oct 2023

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Inospace acquires Paarden Eiland landmark

24 Oct 2023

Exah and Lucky Beard team up to offer data-driven marketing solutions

Exah and Lucky Beard team up to offer data-driven marketing solutions

19 Oct 2023

X rolls out 'Not A Bot' subscription in New Zealand and the Philippines

X rolls out 'Not A Bot' subscription in New Zealand and the Philippines

Lindsey Schutters 18 Oct 2023

Compcom probes Meta, X and Google for unfair media practice

Nqobile Dludla 18 Oct 2023

Tarsus On Demand joins elite group of AWS distributors

Tarsus On Demand joins elite group of AWS distributors

17 Oct 2023

Amazon launching in SA next year, sellers can register now

Amazon launching in SA next year, sellers can register now

17 Oct 2023