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BUSINESS
Fin acquires Thuthukani and integrates it as Fin Home Loans in South Africa
Fintech firm Fin has announced that it has completed the acquisition of South African housing finance provider Thuthukani Housing Finance…
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Nigeria and South Africa on the radar over increased money laundering cases
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an intergovernmental organization that works to curb global money laundering and financial crime has…
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Nokia to supply MTN South Africa with 5G equipment
Nokia announced on Monday that it has been selected by MTN South Africa (MTN SA) for the first time ever…
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South Africa’s AI-based insurtech startup Naked raises $17 million Series B round
There have been significant efforts to increase insurance uptake across Africa, where reports show a very low market penetration for…
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Telkom South Africa to lay off 15% of its workforce in restructuring move
Telkom South Africa, the largest mobile network provider in the county has announced it will lay off more than 11,000…
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2Africa subsea cable makes another landing in South Africa
The West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC) has landed the world’s largest subsea cable, 2Africa, in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.…
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South African grocery delivery startup Yebo Fresh raises 4.5 million in pre-Series A
Yebo Fresh, a South African grocery delivery startup has raised $4.5m in a pre-series A equity funding round. The pre-series…
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South African digital lender Lulalend has bagged $35M Series B funding
Lulalend, a South African digital lender offering funding options for businesses has raised $35M in Series B funding. The round…
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South Africa introduces new standards for crypto ads
South Africa’s Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has introduced a new clause to the country’s Code of Advertising Practice detailing how…
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Startups
South African Cleaning Tech Startup SweepSouth Exits Kenya
SweepSouth, a South African cleaning startup that recorded quick growth through several funding rounds has informed its customers that it’s…
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South Africa’s digital enabler Flow has raised $4.5 million to facilitate strategy growth
Flow, a South African company that helps businesses to gain online presence and leverage on digitization has raised $4.5 million…
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These African Countries are leading in Loan Apps Downloads
After analyzing 140 million installs, across 3,000 finance apps, Google in collaboration with analytics firm AppsFlyer found that installation of…
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US Telco Equinix to build $160 million data center in South Africa
Equinix, an American telecommunications company that specializes in internet connection and data centers has announced a $160 million investment to…
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BUSINESS
[South Africa] eZaga and Digital Financial Exchange Launches Multi-Asset Investment Platform
South African digital banking platform eZaga has partnered with global centralised exchange Digital Financial Exchange (DIFX) to launch a multi-asset investment platform. Known as…
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Evaluations And Reviews: Where And What To Read About Bookmakers
Are you an amateur or a professional when it comes to punting? Is one of your goals to storm into…
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South African VC firm 4Di Capital announces the second close of a new $25 million seed fund
South African- based early-stage technology venture capital fund manager 4Di Capital has announced a close of a new US$25 million…
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VMware Cloud on AWS Expands to Africa
VMware today announced VMware Cloud on AWS is now available in the AWS Africa (Cape Town) Region. With VMware Cloud on…
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Autochek has launched a vehicle financing subsidiary for customers across Africa
Autochek, the automotive technology company that is simplifying car ownership across Africa, has announced the launch of Autochek Financial Services.…
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Blockchain
Crypto regulation in Africa: What Good Regulation Looks Like
Millions of investors have been drawn to cryptocurrency by the prospect of rising prices. To this end, a growing number…
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Kenya, Nigeria and SA lead fintech growth in Africa, Mastercard report
A report by payment services company Mastercard has revealed that South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya are among the most vibrant…
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Cisco Networking Academy has trained more than 1.07 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa to date
Cisco has trained and upskilled more than 1.07 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa through its Cisco Networking Academy since it…
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New Region for Oracle Interconnect for Microsoft Azure Opens in South Africa
Oracle has announced the opening of a new Oracle Interconnect for Microsoft Azure location in Johannesburg, South Africa. The new…
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African tech startups have so far raised $2.7bn in funding this year, report
A report by pan-African tech publication Disrupt Africa has revealed that African tech startups raised $2.7bn in funding in the…
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South African fintech JUMO launches Vela asset management engine
South African fintech JUMO has launched Vela, an asset management engine built to give investors access to real social impact…
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Liquid Dataport taps into Google’s Equiano sea cable to provide faster and affordable internet for consumers in SA
Liquid Dataport has acquired a pair of fibre cables on Equiano, the new West coast submarine cable as it seeks…
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Google to build its first African Cloud region in South Africa for $1 billion
Google has announced plans to build its first cloud infrastructure in South Africa for an estimated $1 billion. The tech…
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Safaricom has the third fastest internet speeds in Africa, report
Speedtest Intelligence report by Ookla has ranked Safaricom 3rd among African countries with the fastest internet speeds, just behind South…
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Startups
Brazilian fintech unicorn EBANX sets shop in Africa
Brazilian fintech unicorn EBANX is set to launch its operations in Africa as it seeks to expand its business outside…
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Power Learn Project aims to train 1 million developers in Africa by 2027
Various observers have pointed to the imminent shortage of qualified ICT practitioners as the uptake of technology across the world…
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South Africa’s iiDENTIFii wins the Tech Innovator in Africa Awards by KPMG
South Africa’s biometrics and identity authentication firm iiDENTIFii has emerged as the winner of the Tech Innovator in Africa awards organized…
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Google Wallet goes live in South Africa
South Africa has become the first African country to benefit from Google Wallet, a service that allows customers to pay…
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Just how slow is 5G adoption in Africa?
5G deployment across Africa has been very slow despite telecom operators around the world having rolled out the network since…
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Google’s Equiano undersea cable finally lands in South Africa
After successfully landing its Equiano undersea cable in Namibia last month, Google has announced that the cable has now landed in South Africa. The…
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CLOUD
Netskope expands NewEdge Security Private Cloud in Africa
Netskope has announced its continued global expansion of the Netskope NewEdge network with an additional data centre now launched and…
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Digital Realty Completes Acquisition of Teraco for $3.5 Billion
Digital Realty has today announced the acquisition of Teraco from a consortium of investors, including Berkshire Partners and Permira, that…
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Hivestack Launches its Programmatic DOOH Marketplace in South Africa
Hivestack, an independent programmatic digital out of home (DOOH) adtech, has announced the launch of its programmatic DOOH marketplace in…
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SA Competition Commission questions Facebook and Google’s dominance
All big tech companies such as Facebook, Google, Uber and Airbnb have taken a dominant spot in nearly all the…
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Eaton’s latest Intelligent Power Manager ensures business continuity during outages in SA
With the increased risk of loadshedding in South Africa, having a backup power source in place is essential as it…
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Kenyan fintech Kyanda takes its one-stop financial solutions to South Africa
Kyanda, a Kenyan fintech that facilitates payment of utilities and money transfers via an easy-to-use app has branched its operations…
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E-commerce giant Amazon is eyeing expansion to Africa by 2023
Global e-commerce giant Amazon is rumoured to have plans for extending its business to Africa by 2023, Business Insider reports.…
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South African startup Nooksy is connecting family members through a reading app
A South African startup named Nooksy is connecting family members living far away from each other through storytelling. Nooksy, which…
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Sendy partners with Google to empower MSMEs in Kenya and Nigeria.
Sendy has entered into a new partnership with Google to empower small and medium businesses in Kenya, South Africa and…
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Bitcoin Donation Used to Build New Schools, Libraries in South Africa
A generous donation of 1 BTC or one Bitcoin (Approx. $31,832.78,)has helped to build two new schools in Port Elizabeth,…
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Startups
South Africa’s edtech startup FoondaMate raises $2 million seed funding
South African edtech startup FoondaMate is helping high school students in emerging markets to access revision material through WhatsApp and…
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News
This SA agri-tech firm IQ is equipping farmers with digital tools to boost farming
When South African agri-tech startup IQ Logistica was formed in 2014, the focus was to be a service provider to…
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South Africa Becomes the First African Market to Welcome Disney+
Walt Disney’s streaming platform Disney+ has made it’s entry into the African market. Disney+ launched in South Africa earlier this…
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US VC firm Activant Capital opens new office in Cape Town
US-based Growth equity firm Activant Capital has announced that it is expanding its research and due diligence capabilities with a…
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BUSINESS
Customers twice as likely to recommend buy now pay later than banks, survey
South African customers who have used buy now, pay later to purchase goods would overwhelmingly recommend it as a payment…
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Startups
SA Remittance Fintech Mama Money Aims to offer Lowest Transfer Charges
Fintech startups in Africa are doing a spectacular job at revolutionizing remittances, accessibility, saving, and the whole culture surrounding finances.…
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Data security and privacy laws develop across Africa
Numerous countries in Africa have developed or implemented data privacy and security laws in their countries in the last few…
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Crypto exchange platform Luno hits 10 million global customers
Crypto company Luno has announced that its exchange platform has hit 10 million customers in over 40 countries. Founded by…
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CLOUD
McAfee Enterprise’s former cloud division launches as new entity – Skyhigh Security
McAfee Enterprise recently split into two separate entities – Trellix and Skyhigh Security. The move, the company says is to…
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Carry1st drives growth in Africa’s gaming industry, supported by AppsFlyer
Carry1st, one of Africa’s leading gaming publishers, has released new insights from its market data that highlights successes that have…
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TR Tech and fleet-tech startup LocoNav introduce GPS, IoT, and Vehicle Telematics Solutions in South Africa
Integrated tech-services provider TR Tech and full-stack fleet-tech startup LocoNav have announced a new partnership to introduce GPS, IoT, and Vehicle Telematics…
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There’s an increasing demand for data centers in Africa
As internet penetration in Africa continues to increase, the demand for data centers is also booming. Customers in Africa are…
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Startups
South African fintechs Payflex and Merchant Capital launch cash advance solution for small retailers
Two South African fintechs, alternative lender Merchant Capital and buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) specialist Payflex, have launched a cash advance solution for small…
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South African fibre provider Vumatel acquires non-controlling stake in ISP Herotel
South African fibre provider, Vumatel has acquired a 45% non-controlling stake in Herotel, a significant fixed wireless internet service provider and…
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Startups
SA Online home services platform SweepSouth launches its Connect service in Kenya
South Africa’s online home services platform, SweepSouth has launched SweepSouth Connect in Kenya. SweepSouth Connect is the service that connects…
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Google launches Hustle Academy for SMEs and Entrepreneurs across Africa
Tech giant Google has today announced the launch of a new academy to offer free training to small and medium…
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Docklands Ventures acquires South African prop-tech startup ParkUpp for an undisclosed amount
Real estate investment company Docklands Ventures has acquired South African prop-tech startup ParkUpp for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 2016, ParkUpp…
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New Appointments
Vodacom subsidiary XLink appoints Thanusha Govender new Managing Director
XLink, a subsidiary of the Vodacom Group and provider of secure payment connectivity solutions, has appointed Thanusha Govender as its new Managing…
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SA Online home services platform, SweepSouth acquires Egyptian start-up, Filkhedma
South Africa’s online home services platform, SweepSouth has announced its acquisition of Egyptian startup, Filkhedma as it continues its African…
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CLOUD
Africa Data Centres selects DPT to provide renewable energy for its data centres in South Africa
Africa Data Centres has selected Distributed Power Technologies (DPT) to provide renewable energy and storage solutions for its data centres…
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Startups
South Africa’s fintech firm Ozow raises $48 million Series B round
South African fintech firm Ozow has raised a US$48 million Series B funding round led by Chinese internet giant Tencent. …
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Upstream, MTN and WASPA team up to protect South Africa’s mobile ecosystem from misleading ads and malicious apps
Leading mobile marketing tech firm Upstream and mobile operator MTN have ramped up their fight against mobile-based fraud. The two…
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Startups
South Africa’s emergency marketplace AURA secures $4.7m Series A funding for global expansion
AURA, a South-African security and medical response marketplace has secured $4.7 million in a Series A funding round, led by …
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[South Africa] Ukheshe, Telkom and Engen partner on tipping solution for petrol attendants
South African fintech firm Ukheshe technologies, Telkom, and Engen have collaborated to create a QR solution that allows motorists to…
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CLOUD
Oracle To Build Its First African Data Centre In Joburg
Global software giant Oracle has announced that it has chosen Johannesburg as the site of its first African data centre.…
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CLOUD
Teraco completes first phase of its Cape Town hyperscale data centre campus
Teraco Data Environments Proprietary Limited, Africa’s vendor-neutral data centre and interconnection services provider, has announced the completion of Phase 1…
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Africa Data Centres unveils new data centre in Johannesburg, South Africa
Africa Data Centres, the pan-African network of interconnected, carrier-and cloud-neutral data centres, has completed its new Johannesburg data centre, based…
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TransUnion Africa, and data analytics firm Dun & Bradstreet Partner to Boost SME Sector in South Africa
Information and insights provider TransUnion Africa has partnered with global commercial data company Dun & Bradstreet to help small and…
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[South Africa] Fintech specialist e4 launches Girls in STEM programme
Fintech specialist e4 has launched a Girls in STEM programme to provide girls in underprivileged areas in South Africa with…
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South African fintech startup SOL rebrands to SOLmate
South African fintech startup SOL has announced that it’s rebranding to SOLmate. The online payment platform that offers clients a digital…
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South African fintech firm Ukheshe partners with dzcard to expand digital payment solutions in Asia Pacific
South Africa’s fintech startup Ukheshe which has been on a rapid expansion to different markets has announced a new partnership…
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CYBER SECURITY
Kenya and South Africa top targeted African countries by malware attacks, Kaspersky
South Africa and Kenya are the most targeted African countries by malware attacks. This is according to a new report…
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Telkom South Africa appoints Serame Taukobong Group CEO Designate
Telkom South Africa has announced the appointment of Serame Taukobong as Group CEO Designate with effect from 01 October 2021. Making the…
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Naspers Foundry leads $8.3m Series A investment in South African insurtech startup Naked
Naspers, through its early-stage tech investment vehicle Naspers Foundry, invested $8.3 million (R120 million) in Naked, the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven insurtech startup that…
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South African secure data collaboration startup Omnisient raises $1.4m for global expansion
Omnisient, a South African secure data collaboration platform, has achieved its second raise this year totalling USD1.4 million. The investments…
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Amazon Web Services’ re/Start cloud skills training programme kicks off in South Africa
NEDBANK has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to offer free cloud computing skills development and job training to unemployed…
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BUSINESS
Coca-Cola to Open New Digital Delivery Center in Johannesburg, South Africa
Coca-Cola is driving digital transformation through its consistent messaging and movement into a more agile and growth-minded work environment. Technology…
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BUSINESS
SMEs feeling economic pinch turn to innovative tech platforms to save cash
More than a year into the Covid-19 pandemic and South Africa ’s SMEs remain under enormous pressure and are increasingly…
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News
WhereIsMyTransport, South Africa’s mobility startup announces a $14.5 million Series A extension round
South African-based mobility startup WhereIsMyTransport has announced a $14.5 million Series A extension round to expand to other markets. This…
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AlphaCode announces four startups taking part in the second phase of the its Incubate programme
AlphaCode has announced the four South African fintech startups that will be part of the second phase of the AlphaCode…
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South African fintech startup Ukheshe expanding to Asia-Pacific
South African fintech startup Ukheshe Technologies has announced that it will be expanding its footprint into the Asia-Pacific region as it introduces…
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Marilyn Moodley appointed to lead SoftwareONE South Africa
Marilyn Moodley has been appointed as South African Country Leader for SoftwareONE, an end-to-end cloud technology and software solutions company…
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CLOUD
Amazon Web Services Launches its re/Start cloud skills training program in Kenya
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is bringing its re/Start cloud skills training program to Kenya and South Africa this month as…
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CLOUD
[Column] Simon Ngunjiri: South Africa is one of the biggest cloud markets in Africa
South Africa has been described as one of the biggest cloud markets in Africa. The country is also Africa’s largest data…
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News
Flash Only+ Program: Turbocharge Your Business with NVMe SSD for the Price of SAS SSD
From explosive data growth to surging traffic, is your organization properly prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the data…
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Startups
Applications for 2021 Grindstone Accelerator programme now open
Applications for this year’s Grindstone’s accelerator programme are now open. Grindstone Accelerator is an equity-free structured entrepreneurship development programme that…
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South African tech startup LetMeIn.to raises R2.2-million to scale its visitor and access management platform.
South African tech startup LetMeIn.to has raised R2.2 million in funding from an undisclosed impact investor to scale up and expand…
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Realness Institute opens call for submissions from African writers for Episodic Lab in partnership with Netflix
After announcing a new partnership with streaming giant Netflix last week to create an Episodic Content Development Lab for African writers, Realness Institute…
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CLOUD
Business reimagined for Africa
Building a business in Africa is now as much about embracing digital innovations as it is about understanding the nuances…
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News
Technology is key to reducing inequality in Africa
The South African government is ramping up policies aimed at using digital technology to reduce inequality, create opportunities and reap…
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Telkom and SABC partner to launch mobile streaming service in South Africa
Telkom has partnered with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) to launch a new streaming channel, TelkomONE. The mobile operator…
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CLOUD
South African data centre company Teraco is building Africa’s largest data center with 38 MW power load
South African data centre company Teraco has commenced the construction of its new hyperscale data centre with 38 megawatts (MW)…
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Opinions & Guest Posts
[Column] Willie Oosthuysen: How IoT can be the catalyst for better and smarter cities in Africa
While the Internet of Things (IoT) may still be an emerging technology, it is difficult to dispute that it has…
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News
Increased Cloud Adoption Contributes to 112% SaaS Growth Globally
Infor recently announced significant global success for its CloudSuite solutions, which can help customers recognise time-to-value faster. This can help…
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African banks must embrace mobile payments to unlock new business prospects
African banks must provide mobile payments and other digital services to remain competitive as well as to unlock new business…
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Startups
South African fintech startup Ukheshe launches prepaid payments programme with Mastercard and Nedbank
South African fintech startup Ukheshe has launched its Third-Party Processing Services (TPP) in partnership with Mastercard and Nedbank. This latest…
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Featured
AI recognition platform digitises coronavirus management for companies
NEC XON is using the NeoFace Watch facial recognition platform and specialised thermography cameras that include optical lenses to measure…
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News
Women In Big Data South Africa to exhibit at AI Expo Africa 2020
The Women in Big Data South Africa chapter, a forum which seeks to strengthen diversity in analytics and big data,…
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