Shoprite adds AI shopping assistant to Sixty60 app
The retailer introduces Pixie, an AI shopping assistant on the Sixty60 app that predicts shopping needs.
Fire risk sparks power bank recall in SA
The recall applies to the ESR HaloLock Kickstand Wireless Power Banks, Model 2G505B, imported from China by SA online stores.
North West accelerates digital shift with SmartGov rollout
The internal platform will automate procurement, introduce real-time performance monitoring and support a shift to cloud-based infrastructure.
New CEO appointed at Technology Innovation Agency
The Technology Innovation Agency announces the official appointment of Dr Titus Mathe as its new chief executive officer.
Digital tools fuel 46% rise in deportations across SA
The deployment of drones, biometrics and body cameras makes a difference in removing illegal immigrants from the country.
National Gambling Board intros portal to verify operators
The National Gambling Board digitally lists all legal and verified licensed gambling operators in South Africa, as part of efforts to combat illegal gambling.
Meta Superintelligence Labs unleashes new AI model
Muse Spark will power the company’s Meta AI assistant across its standalone app and web platform.
2026 Wired4Women Awards shortlist announced
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as part of the final round of judging, after which winners will be selected.
HAVAÍC’s $50m Fund 3 achieves third close
HAVAÍC has announced the third close of its African Innovation Fund 3 with investment from E Squared Investments, along with new and follow-on investments in SAPay, Entersekt, Sportable, and Talk360.
Platform to curb empowerment fraud goes live in SA
The platform's introduction comes as the B-BBEE Commission warns that fraudulent activity is on the increase, with estimates indicating that up to 5% of all BEE certificates may be invalid.
R30,000 prize for SA's top female tech student
The deadline to enter for the Wired4Women Awards Top Tech Student award is 8 February – with a R30 000 cash prize up for grab.
Who will you nominate for the Wired4Women Awards 2026?
Don’t miss the deadline: All entries across 13 award categories, must be in by 8 February.
Understand the power of AI in finance
A free-to-attend webinar will explore how artificial intelligence enables financial teams to gain real-time insights, streamline operations, and open up new prospects for growth.
Safaricom ownership shifts as Vodacom buys 20% stake
The pan-African telco has struck a defining agreement with Kenya’s government and Vodafone to raise its Safaricom stake to 55%, tightening its grip on East Africa’s largest telecoms and mobile money ecosystem.
SA-born access to justice innovation gains global spotlight
Designed to put efficiency, transparency, and data-driven advocacy at the core of public interest law, the innovation has transformed how legal services are delivered to underprivileged communities across South Africa.
AfricArena Grand Summit to reveal what's next for Africa
The company said it presents an opportunity to explore tomorrow’s trends by showcasing some of Africa’s most innovative start-ups and connecting them with investors.
MTN Group upgrades major cloud platform
Enterprise Value Analytics platform processes around 22 billion records each day and runs more than 800 analytics workflows from over 1,700 data feeds.
KnowBe4 webinar to unveil new strategies to secure emails
The complimentary webinar is aimed at compliance, data protection, risk, and IT security decision makers in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya.
Can connectivity ignite South Africa’s remote economy?
Kathleen Morris, Product Manager for Satellite at Vox believes that satellite broadband has become the critical layer powering productivity and safety for mega farms, mining and hospitality industries in South Africa’s most remote regions.
Telkom to balance connectivity in cities, underserved areas
The telco believes that connectivity is more than simply a technological convenience; it is a driving force in South Africa's economic growth.