Snowflake launches AWS Deployment in South Africa to drive data and AI closer to customers
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Editorial
em 02/09/2025
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TECH NEWS
Snowflake launches its AI Data Cloud on AWS Africa (Cape Town) Region to help South African organizations meet local data residency requirements. The deployment addresses compliance with POPIA regulations and South Africa's National Policy on Data and Clo...
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REdimension Capital completes ZAR250 million fund for property technology investment
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Editorial
em 02/09/2025
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NEWS
South African investment firm secures commitments exceeding US$10.5 million to target early-stage property technology companies. Fund focuses on sustainability and innovation in built environment through platform-based investment model.
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How geospatial insights can transform service delivery planning, analysis in SA
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Vuyo Mazabane, Senior Account Manager at AfriGIS
em 02/09/2025
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MARKET & INDUSTRY
South African municipalities unknowingly serve thousands of unregistered households. AfriGIS uses geospatial data to identify these gaps and optimize service delivery. Real-time mapping enables proactive planning and efficient resource allocation....
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Innovate47 launches global accelerator for food and agriculture startups
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Editorial
em 01/09/2025
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TECH NEWS
Innovate47 has opened applications for its Food & Agri Accelerator, an eight-week virtual programme supporting entrepreneurs tackling challenges in agriculture, food systems, and climate resilience. Startups will gain mentorship, investor access, and...
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Wipro acquires HARMAN’s Digital Transformation Solutions business unit
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Editorial
em 27/08/2025
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TECH NEWS
The acquisition expands Wipro’s ER&D service offerings and capabilities by enhancing its AI-powered digital engineering and device engineering – including design-to-manufacturing – across technology, industrial, aerospace, healthcare...
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Pilmico Foods Corporation selects AWS Outposts to power manufacturing operations
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Editorial
em 26/08/2025
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MARKET & INDUSTRY
Leading Filipino food manufacturer is the first in the Philippines to deploy AWS Outposts to run critical applications with consistently low latency across remote sites, enabling seamless operations regardless of location connectivity...
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Webber Wentzel partners with Legora to develop AI solutions for African legal market
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Editorial
em 26/08/2025
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MARKET & INDUSTRY
The South African law firm has deployed Legora’s platform firmwide and will co-develop legal technology tailored to Africa through its Innovation Lab....
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South Africa introduces AI-Powered teaching robot IRIS in Durban
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Editorial
em 25/08/2025
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MARKET & INDUSTRY
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation has launched IRIS, the country’s first AI teaching robot, designed to support multilingual learning across all grade levels....
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Fintura wins South African Startup World Cup, advances to Silicon Valley final
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Editorial
em 25/08/2025
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TECH NEWS
The accounting technology company secured first place in the South African edition of the Startup World Cup and will represent the region at the global final in San Francisco, where the winner may receive up to US$1 million in investment....
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How MTN and SANTACO are digitising South Africa’s taxi industry
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Editorial
em 22/08/2025
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MARKET & INDUSTRY
Future pilots will add IoT tracking and cashless fares...
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South African Reserve Bank expands payment system access to fintechs
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Editorial
em 22/08/2025
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TECH NEWS
New framework allows non-bank financial technology providers direct participation in the National Payment System, under proportional regulatory requirements designed to preserve stability and enable broader inclusion....
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Transformative stock management reporting by Keyrus
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Editorial
em 21/08/2025
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MARKET & INDUSTRY
A South African tire manufacturer partnered with Keyrus to modernize its Tableau reporting environment, reducing manual reporting bottlenecks and improving inventory visibility and decision-making processes....
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Creatio and Appyzie join forces to globally accelerate AI-powered automation
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Editorial
em 21/08/2025
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TECH NEWS
New partnership helps organizations streamline CRM and operations with AI-native no-code platform and local delivery expertise...
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e4 introduces digital estate management platform for South African legal sector
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Editorial
em 20/08/2025
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TECH NEWS
Digital transformation company launches Legatum system to address delays in deceased estate processing through automation and integrated compliance tools. Platform targets 102,300 estates requiring management annually across legal and financial profession...
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Peach Payments announces real-time clearance Payouts
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Editorial
em 20/08/2025
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TECH NEWS
The payouts solution lets merchants top up their float and disburse payments in minutes, through either a single API or through the Peach Payments dashboard....
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Checkers trials smart shopping trolleys in South African stores
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Editorial
em 20/08/2025
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MARKET & INDUSTRY
Checkers, part of the Shoprite Group, has begun testing smart shopping trolleys in select stores. The six-month pilot allows customers to scan, pay, and receive tailored promotions directly on the cart....
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Alibaba Cloud introduces edge node service in South Africa
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Editorial
em 19/08/2025
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TECH NEWS
The new platform deploys computing, storage, and networking resources in ISP data centers, aiming to improve latency, reduce cross-border costs, and support compliance for South African businesses....
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Microsoft integrates OpenAI's GPT-5 across enterprise and consumer platforms
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Editorial
em 19/08/2025
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TECH NEWS
Technology company rolls out OpenAI's GPT-5 system across Microsoft 365 Copilot, GitHub Copilot, and Azure AI Foundry platforms. Integration provides users with reasoning capabilities and coding improvements through automated model routing system....
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Absa amplifies technology investment strategy with major security and AI focus
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Editorial
em 18/08/2025
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IT SECURITY
Leading South African financial services group commits R8.2 billion to digital transformation initiatives during first half of 2025, emphasizing cybersecurity enhancements and artificial intelligence implementation....
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IFS acquires 7bridges
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Editorial
em 18/08/2025
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NEWS
Acquisition expands IFS’s Industrial AI capabilities, unlocking deeper insights and scalable, data-driven logistics solutions...
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