Emerging technology

African Space Agency now active

Space Africa said the landmark event marks the culmination of nearly a decade of strategic groundwork that began in January 2016.
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3:10
Jan 30, 2025

Polokwane seeks Smart City status, intros Citizen App

The municipality has pledged to transform Polokwane into a Smart City by 2030, and the App aims to increase communication between it and its citizens.
1:30
Jun 11, 2024

Microsoft dismisses Nigeria exit rumours

The purported closure of Microsoft operations in Nigeria was expected to affect approximately 200 people.
1:20
Jun 11, 2024

Kenya seeks Malaysian digital investments

Principal secretary for information and communications technology and digital economy, is heading the Malaysian investment campaign.
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Fintech Capital Appreciation reveals R500m war chest

The Group announced it has a healthy, debt-free balance sheet, with about R500 million cash reserves to fund organic growth, and acquisition prospects.
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ZTE to build smartphone plant in Zambia

Zambia and ZTE signed the agreement to set the factory this week in Shenzhen.
2:40
Aug 24, 2023

SA’s PPT Group unlocks AI power with Microsoft Copilot

PPT's move comes as the majority of South African IT leaders expect AI to have a significant influence on their operations in the near future.
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Jul 25, 2023

Generative AI sparks AI investment across South Africa

New report highlights growth in appetite for generative AI, but this contrasts with reality of thinly stretched IT resources.
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Fintech Capital Appreciation concludes Dariel acquisition

Capital Appreciation has completed the $7 million acquisition of Dariel Solutions Proprietary Limited.
9:30
Jun 21, 2023

Under African skies – state of the cloud 2023

Cloud touched down in South Africa, but how will it spread across the continent?
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May 3, 2023

Medical devices firm Align Technology launches in South Africa

The Arizona-headquartered company is a renowned manufacturer of 3D digital scanners and Invisalign clear aligners used in orthodontics.
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SA’s Capital Appreciation to acquire Dariel

Fintech group to acquire 100% of Dariel Software Solutions for a total consideration of $7.2 million (R131.2 million).