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Africa Tech Festival 2024 saw some pushback against the traditional beliefs around affordable connectivity.

Hardware

How our leaders are solving Africa's smartphone struggle #AfricaTechFestival

Lindsey Schutters 14 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied.

Financial Services

Mama Money debuts WhatsApp bank card at Pick n Pay

14 Nov 2024

Everything minister Malatsi said at #AfricaTechFestival

Technology

Everything minister Malatsi said at #AfricaTechFestival

Lindsey Schutters 13 Nov 2024

Africa's affordable smartphone dilemma is the biggest facing the medium since Kelly tried to text Nelly on an Excel sheet. Source: Youtube/Vevo

Mobile & Apps

Africa faces revenue dilemma in push for affordable smartphones #AfricaTechFestival2024

Lindsey Schutters 12 Nov 2024

Celebrating an award-winning educator this World Science Day

Primary & Secondary Education

Celebrating an award-winning educator this World Science Day

Issued by Adopt-a-School 8 Nov 2024

New approach fast tracks youth skills for the rapidly expanding digital economy

Education & Skills Development

New approach fast tracks youth skills for the rapidly expanding digital economy

Issued by Project codeX 8 Nov 2024

Choosing an end-to end multi-cloud provider

Technology

Choosing an end-to end multi-cloud provider

Issued by Nielsen 31 Oct 2024

The case for digital identity in South Africa

Cybersecurity

The case for digital identity in South Africa

Issued by Nielsen 30 Oct 2024

Source: Google.org

4th Industrial Revolution

Google extends African commitment with new AI skills investment

Lindsey Schutters 29 Oct 2024

Why 2024 Matriculants should consider careers in the digital revolution

Higher Education

Why 2024 Matriculants should consider careers in the digital revolution

Asif Hassam 22 Oct 2024

Global businesses lose R30tn ($1.75tn) from untapped economic potential of ‘third largest nation'

Marketing

Global businesses lose R30tn ($1.75tn) from untapped economic potential of ‘third largest nation'

Issued by Tishala Communications 10 Oct 2024

Hello Ara launches "Ekasi World" on Roblox, pioneering South African qualitative research platform

Marketing

Hello Ara launches "Ekasi World" on Roblox, pioneering South African qualitative research platform

Issued by Hello Ara 9 Oct 2024

Source: Reuters.

Financial Services

Mastercard enables real-time card payments, starting in South Africa

9 Oct 2024

The cashless revolution in SA's R750bn township economy

Banking & Finance

The cashless revolution in SA's R750bn township economy

8 Oct 2024

UAE shoppers spent $3.8bn on FMCG and tech and durables in Q2 2024

Sales

UAE shoppers spent $3.8bn on FMCG and tech and durables in Q2 2024

10 Sep 2024

Advertising

Google is facing another crucial court case in the US – and it could have major consequences for online advertising

Barbora Jedlickova 10 Sep 2024

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Financial Services

Introducing ChitChat and Mastercard's all-new virtual debit card

4 Sep 2024

CodeX: Empowering marginalised youth to thrive in the global digital economy

Education & Skills Development

CodeX: Empowering marginalised youth to thrive in the global digital economy

Issued by Project codeX 2 Sep 2024

Cashless payments are trickling into South Africa's informal economy

Mobile & Apps

Cashless or not? Exploring the future of digital payments in Africa

Chipo Mushwana 21 Aug 2024

Liquid C2 expands Cloudmania service to Egypt

Cloud

Liquid C2 expands Cloudmania service to Egypt

15 Jul 2024

Minister Malatsi is supported by his predecessor Mondli Gungubele as his deputy.

Technology

Malatsi unveils R3.9bn budget, but still mum on cybersecurity crisis

Lindsey Schutters 15 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied.

Banking

"Pay by bank fastest-growing payment method in South Africa"

3 Jul 2024

Solly Malatsi may have no technology or ministerial experience, but will build on a strong policy foundation.

Technology

Malatsi is fourth Minister of Communications in Ramaphosa presidency

Lindsey Schutters 2 Jul 2024

Dashni Vilakazi, member of the IAB South Africa Influencer Marketing Committee and Managing Director at The MediaShop. Source: Supplied.

Marketing

Decoding influencer marketing in SA: Challenges, strategies, and impactful insights

Dashni Vilakazi 27 Jun 2024

Source: Spenda.

Financial Services

Spenda drives financial inclusion with Scan to Pay

20 Jun 2024

Ignition Group launches local school’s first digital library

Education

Ignition Group launches local school’s first digital library

Issued by Ignition Group 13 Jun 2024

(Image supplied) Tickets for the Bookmark Awards 2024 ceremony and the Finalists’ Showcase are now available

IAB Bookmarks Awards

The Bookmark Awards 2024 — Another year of moving the industry forward: Tickets now available

13 Jun 2024

Publicis Groupe Africa boasts 12 judges at 2024 IAB Bookmarks

IAB Bookmarks Awards

Publicis Groupe Africa boasts 12 judges at 2024 IAB Bookmarks

Issued by Publicis Groupe Africa 11 Jun 2024

Image source: cottonbro studio from

Skills Development & Training

Most desired tech skills in today's workplace

10 Jun 2024

Empowering our youth to leverage technology to build a better world

Youth Month

Empowering our youth to leverage technology to build a better world

Dr Mmaki Jantjies 7 Jun 2024

Source: © 123rf The UK Parliament has passed the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill

Media

UK passes Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill

3 Jun 2024

Empowering Africa through technology: Insights from Sentech Africa Tech Week 2024

Digital

Empowering Africa through technology: Insights from Sentech Africa Tech Week 2024

Issued by Topco Media 31 May 2024

5 tips to build personalised engagement with your customers

CRM

5 tips to build personalised engagement with your customers

16 May 2024

Digital equity amidst socio-economic realities and it's domino effect

Technology

Digital equity amidst socio-economic realities and it's domino effect

Mindful Masterminds, Issued by Mindful Masterminds 16 May 2024

SA online fashion sales shows growth in 2024

E-commerce

SA online fashion sales shows growth in 2024

25 Apr 2024

Huawei unlocking opportunities for the youth at Job Fair 2024 of Chinese-invested enterprises in South Africa

Technology

Huawei unlocking opportunities for the youth at Job Fair 2024 of Chinese-invested enterprises in South Africa

Issued by Irvine Partners 18 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied.

Entrepreneurship

Unveiling ALX Ventures: The catalyst for a 21st century African entrepreneurship revolution!

12 Apr 2024

Industry trends, payment innovation and collaboration on display at Absa Commercial Payments Summit

E-commerce

Industry trends, payment innovation and collaboration on display at Absa Commercial Payments Summit

Issued by OnPoint PR 12 Apr 2024

The digital divide in sub-saharan Africa: A barrier to quality education and information access

Education

The digital divide in sub-saharan Africa: A barrier to quality education and information access

George Barrett 2 Apr 2024

Ignition Group’s Yonela Ndabankulu talks customer-centric marketing in an age of constant connectivity

Marketing

Ignition Group’s Yonela Ndabankulu talks customer-centric marketing in an age of constant connectivity

Issued by Ignition Group 28 Mar 2024

Image supplied. The IAB South Africa Bookmark Awards has announced its 2024 jury panels with nine panels this year

Digital

IAB Bookmark Awards announces 2024 jury panels

28 Mar 2024

Source: Investopedia.

Financial Services

BlackRock: 5 global megatrends shaping European investor interest

27 Mar 2024

Source: LinkedIn.

Financial Services

Mastercard & MTN partner to advance financial inclusion and SME growth in Africa

15 Mar 2024

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Labour Law & Unions

Draft work visa regulations a boon for attracting skills

12 Feb 2024