SA’s VALR completes Proof of Reserves audit by blockchain security firm Hacken
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em 20/10/2025
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Established in 2018, VALR is a digital asset platform that allows customers to buy, sell, store and transfer Bitcoin and 60 other cryptocurrencies – the widest selection of any platform in Africa – seamlessly and securely. ...
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NEC XON appoints Thigerson Reddy as Chief Operations Officer
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em 17/10/2025
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Reddy has been with NEC XON for nearly eight years, most recently serving as Head of Legal & Compliance, where he successfully led the division across Sub-Saharan Africa....
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Google introduces AI glossary to support African languages in the digital era
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em 16/10/2025
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Google in collaboration with key stakeholders has launched an AI glossary of 100 AI terms and their definitions in 4 African languages....
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Kaspersky launches online course for universities to integrate cybersecurity knowledge in curriculums
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em 15/10/2025
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The course aims to help universities integrate cyber security awareness into the early stages of education, to equip students with the confidence to manage digital dependence and safeguard against emerging risks, it states....
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Ripple partners with South African banking Absa to deliver digital asset custody services
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em 15/10/2025
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Major financial institution managing $119.5 billion in assets becomes Ripple's first custody partner in Africa, marking significant step toward mainstream crypto adoption across emerging markets...
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Sanlam introduces AI financial coach to help south africans build money confidence
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em 13/10/2025
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The virtual assistant uses behavioural insights to make financial guidance more personal and approachable....
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Bash unified online and in-store payments with Stitch
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em 13/10/2025
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TFG’s Bash is one of the first players in South Africa’s retail space that has developed a truly omnichannel offering. Payments is a core pillar of that growth, and Stitch is the engine helping to make it seamless across channels....
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Creatio partners with Fastly
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em 13/10/2025
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The collaboration brings high-performance edge protection to Creatio environments, enabling customers to innovate securely and at scale...
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Prosus introduces new AI-based framework to enhance ecommerce operations
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em 13/10/2025
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The company launches its Large Commerce Model (LCM), an AI system trained on extensive commercial data to optimise digital transactions and consumer interactions....
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FlySafair builds a business edge through data-driven operations
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em 09/10/2025
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MARKET & INDUSTRY
South Africa’s low-cost carrier is rethinking efficiency and customer service through automation, AI and data analytics....
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Kaspersky introduces a new training 'Large Language Models Security'
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em 08/10/2025
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The course is developed by Kaspersky AI Technology Research Center and aims to equip cybersecurity professionals with the essential skills to understand, evaluate and defend against vulnerabilities in large language models (LLMs)....
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Remote introduces new AI-native ‘Surveys’ to transform employee feedback into real-time workforce insights
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em 08/10/2025
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Built directly into the Remote platform, Remote Surveys helps HR leaders uncover insights at every stage of the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to exits, and link them to outcomes like productivity, retention, and engagement....
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PayPal to invest $100m in African, Middle Eastern startups
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em 08/10/2025
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This investment will be deployed through a mix of minority investments, acquisitions, PayPal Ventures funding, people, and technology deployments that will help local businesses scale, unlock new opportunities for innovators, and bring millions more consu...
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Microsoft introduces new Chief Executive Officer
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em 07/10/2025
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Executive Moves
Vukani Mngxati appointed Chief Executive Officer for Microsoft South Africa...
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Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association teams up with Acumatica for business operations
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em 30/09/2025
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Multi-Year agreement establishes Acumatica as an official partner, supporting rodeo’s dramatic and sustained growth and global fan base...
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Maxtec expands portfolio with Thales cybersecurity solutions
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em 29/09/2025
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Maxtec, a QBS Technology Group company, will distribute Thales’ data security products alongside Imperva solutions in Southern Africa....
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South African Reserve Bank deepens role in digital payments with PayInc stake
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em 29/09/2025
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The Reserve Bank’s decision to acquire half of PayInc aims to accelerate financial inclusion, strengthen competition, and build a payments system that serves both banks and the public interest....
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AFSUG and SAP University alliances hold student career events in three South African cities
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em 23/09/2025
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The African SAP User Group (AFSUG), in collaboration with SAP University Alliances, organized Student Career Days in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Pretoria in September 2025, focusing on skills development and career preparation....
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LINK Mobility purchases South African messaging provider SMSPortal for $115 Million
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em 23/09/2025
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European messaging company acquires Cape Town-based A2P SMS provider to expand beyond European markets. Transaction values SMSPortal at 4.6x cash EBITDA based on $112 million revenue and $25 million EBITDA performance....
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Cassava Technologies partners with Accenture to deploy sovereign AI infrastructure across Africa
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em 23/09/2025
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Technology company will launch GPU-as-a-Service solutions starting in South Africa before expanding to Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, and Nigeria. The partnership aims to enable local data processing within national borders using NVIDIA infrastructure housed in C...
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