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19 May

The power of the private sector in advancing an inclusive society

Through impactful empowerment programmes, the private sector can play a transformative role in breaking barriers and creating opportunities for all.

21 May

Turning generative AI dreams into real reinvention

Winning in the generative AI era will require moving beyond experimentation into execution, says Junaid Kleinschmidt, Intelligence lead for Accenture, Africa.

21 May

The often-overlooked Achilles heel of local cyber defence

Humans are generally the weakest link in an organisation's defence, writes Zaheer Ebrahim, solutions architect for Trend Micro Middle East and Africa.

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2:20

MTN digitises payments for underserved with MoMo Pay

The digital payment solution aims to unlock financial opportunities for informal merchants, while bridging the financial inclusion gap.
2:50

State looks to rid itself of ‘ghost workers’

National Treasury readies reforms to improve the quality of spending and root out waste through a new data-driven approach.
2:10

Tax adjustment for lower-end smartphones takes effect

National Treasury confirms smartphones below the R2 500 price tag no longer carry ad valorem excise duties when exported to SA.
3:40

Home affairs pins hopes on AI to boost productivity, reduce errors

Digital transformation at the department will see the ministry prioritise the use of artificial intelligence over the next three years.
4:00

SA teens officially have Instagram Teen Accounts

Meta’s Teen Accounts on Instagram aim to provide a safer online experience for South African teens, with built-in protections and parental controls.
4:50

MultiChoice, Canal+ merger deal passes CompCom hurdle

The proposed transaction is unlikely to substantially lessen or prevent competition in any market, says the Competition Commission.
3:20

Nedbank fends off R7.5bn in cyber fraud attempts

In 2024, the bank prevented account application cyber fraud attempts worth over R7.5 billion, through its fraud risk management strategy.
2:50

R1m up for grabs in SA’s inaugural tech challenge

The SA Tech Challenge aims to identify and elevate the most impactful and scalable SMMEs across the country’s digital innovation ecosystem.
2:30

SA robotics, coding teacher gets global award

Nadine Smith from ADvTECH has been awarded the 2025 EDGE in Tech Athena Award for Early Career Leadership.
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