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Mesh.trade makes Λnβro Unicorn Global Equity AMC available to South African investors

Mesh.trade makes Λnβro Unicorn Global Equity AMC available to South African investorsMesh Trade

Source: Google.org

Google extends African commitment with new AI skills investment

By Lindsey Schutters 29 Oct 2024

HostAfrica expands in West Africa with acquisition of webmanager.ng

HostAfrica expands in West Africa with acquisition of webmanager.ng

23 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied. Pierre Romagny, partner, Financial Services at Oliver Wyman in South Africa.

Banking

South African banks must be lauded for their globally recognised digital innovation

Pierre Romagny 12 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied. Viebeg's chief executive officer, Tobias Reiter and chief commercial officer Alex Musyoka.

Healthcare

How one African health tech firm is expanding access to affordable health care in Africa

12 Feb 2024

It makes sense to move to Managed IT Services: Here’s why

Services

It makes sense to move to Managed IT Services: Here’s why

Technology Partners 12 Feb 2024

Google renamed Bard, gets into its Gemini era

Technology

Google renames Bard, goes all in on Gemini with new subscription plan

Lindsey Schutters 8 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied. Bradwin Roper, chief financial services officer at MTN South Africa.

Financial Services

MTN, Jumo partner for Qwikloan

6 Feb 2024

Mimecast email security will deep scan QR code URLs to counter rising ‘quishing’ attacks

Cybersecurity

Mimecast email security will deep scan QR code URLs to counter rising ‘quishing’ attacks

5 Feb 2024

Gemini Pro now powers Google Bard

Services

Google brings advanced AI model Gemini to Bard in South Africa

Lindsey Schutters 1 Feb 2024

Source: Reuters.

Fintech

Cryptoverse: Will bitcoin behave better on Wall Street?

Medha Singh and Lisa Pauline Mattackal 23 Jan 2024

Branding

Apple the world's most valuable brand says Brand Finance, but no African brands in rankings

17 Jan 2024

Vodafone and Microsoft sign decade-long digital partnership in Europe and Africa

Telecoms & Networks

Vodafone and Microsoft sign decade-long digital partnership in Europe and Africa

16 Jan 2024

Source: 123RF

Banking

South Africa's digital banking is world class – here's why it leads

Pierre Romagny 10 Jan 2024

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

Mobile & Apps

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

Lindsey Schutters 8 Jan 2024

Source: 123RF.

Fintech

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

Gerhard Oosthuizen 8 Jan 2024

Source: 123RF.

Banking

Standard Bank, UnionPay boost African e-commerce

5 Jan 2024

Source:

Healthcare

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

Services

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.

Safety

Tesla recall was a marketing failure, but a technology win

Lindsey Schutters 4 Jan 2024

Source: Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI).

Banking

IsDBI unveils flagship Islamic finance marketplace

3 Jan 2024

Source: @savvyfellows/Twitter

SMEs

Savvy 2024 Fellowship: Apply now for global impact!

2 Jan 2024

Image source: Aleksandr Ovcharenko –

IP Law

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.

Services

MediaTek pledges 5G collaboration in East Africa

27 Dec 2023

Andrew Bourne

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

Andrew Bourne 22 Dec 2023

Source: Xianjuan Hu/Unsplash

Services

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

Remuneration & Payroll

Workers are battling to collect unemployment benefits despite new technology

Ella Morrison and Qaqamba Falithenjwa 14 Dec 2023

Image source: Dilok Klaisataporn –

IP Law

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

Kaajal Nagindas 12 Dec 2023

Source: Tarris Arnold, business development manager at Luno.

Fintech

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

Advertising

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

6 Dec 2023

Source:

Finance

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

Andy Jury 6 Dec 2023

Source:

Fintech

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

Services

MTN turns to AI and APIs to gain tech advantage

4 Dec 2023

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Source: Supplied. Pierre Romagny, partner, Financial Services at Oliver Wyman in South Africa.

FinanceSouth African banks must be lauded for their globally recognised digital innovation

Pierre Romagny 12 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied. Viebeg's chief executive officer, Tobias Reiter and chief commercial officer Alex Musyoka.

HealthcareHow one African health tech firm is expanding access to affordable health care in Africa

12 Feb 2024

It makes sense to move to Managed IT Services: Here’s why

ICTIt makes sense to move to Managed IT Services: Here’s why

Technology Partners 12 Feb 2024

Google renamed Bard, gets into its Gemini era

ICTGoogle renames Bard, goes all in on Gemini with new subscription plan

Lindsey Schutters 8 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied. Bradwin Roper, chief financial services officer at MTN South Africa.

FinanceMTN, Jumo partner for Qwikloan

6 Feb 2024

Mimecast email security will deep scan QR code URLs to counter rising ‘quishing’ attacks

ICTMimecast email security will deep scan QR code URLs to counter rising ‘quishing’ attacks

5 Feb 2024

Gemini Pro now powers Google Bard

ICTGoogle brings advanced AI model Gemini to Bard in South Africa

Lindsey Schutters 1 Feb 2024

Source: Reuters.

FinanceCryptoverse: Will bitcoin behave better on Wall Street?

Medha Singh and Lisa Pauline Mattackal 23 Jan 2024

Marketing & MediaApple the world's most valuable brand says Brand Finance, but no African brands in rankings

17 Jan 2024

Vodafone and Microsoft sign decade-long digital partnership in Europe and Africa

ICTVodafone and Microsoft sign decade-long digital partnership in Europe and Africa

16 Jan 2024

Source: 123RF

FinanceSouth Africa's digital banking is world class – here's why it leads

Pierre Romagny 10 Jan 2024

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

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

Lindsey Schutters 8 Jan 2024

Source: 123RF.

Finance2024 predicts: GenAI realism, Digital ID progress, but social engineering mutates again

Gerhard Oosthuizen 8 Jan 2024

Source: 123RF.

FinanceStandard Bank, UnionPay boost African e-commerce

5 Jan 2024

Source:

HealthcareTripple 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

ICTHome 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.

AutomotiveTesla recall was a marketing failure, but a technology win

Lindsey Schutters 4 Jan 2024

Source: Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI).

FinanceIsDBI unveils flagship Islamic finance marketplace

3 Jan 2024

Source: @savvyfellows/Twitter

EntrepreneurshipSavvy 2024 Fellowship: Apply now for global impact!

2 Jan 2024

Image source: Aleksandr Ovcharenko –

LegalTrade 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.

ICTMediaTek pledges 5G collaboration in East Africa

27 Dec 2023

Andrew Bourne

HR & ManagementHybrid work models in heavyweight sectors: Are they using the right collaboration tech?

Andrew Bourne 22 Dec 2023

Source: Xianjuan Hu/Unsplash

ICTLocal 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

HR & ManagementWorkers are battling to collect unemployment benefits despite new technology

Ella Morrison and Qaqamba Falithenjwa 14 Dec 2023

Image source: Dilok Klaisataporn –

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

Kaajal Nagindas 12 Dec 2023

Source: Tarris Arnold, business development manager at Luno.

FinanceSouth 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

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

6 Dec 2023

Source:

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

Andy Jury 6 Dec 2023

Source:

FinanceAfrica’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

ICTMTN turns to AI and APIs to gain tech advantage

4 Dec 2023

HOSTAFRICA expands African presence with Sasahost acquisition in Kenya

ICTHOSTAFRICA expands African presence with Sasahost acquisition in Kenya

HOSTAFRICA 1 Dec 2023

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

HealthcareQuro Medical's AI capability is a lifesaver

30 Nov 2023

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

ICTSalesforce and AWS deepen partnership on sidelines of re:Invent

28 Nov 2023

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

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

27 Nov 2023

Source:

HealthcareDigital healthcare revolution taking effect in SA

23 Nov 2023

Source: Supplied.

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

14 Nov 2023

Source: WeWork. The Link, Sandton.

PropertyOpportunities 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.

ICTDepartment of Tourism signs collaboration deal with Google

12 Nov 2023

Google opens its AI-Integrated search to Africa

ICTGoogle opens its AI-Integrated search to Africa

Lindsey Schutters 8 Nov 2023

An open letter to Facebook from a very frustrated marketer

Marketing & MediaAn open letter to Facebook from a very frustrated marketer

Sarah Britten 6 Nov 2023