IBM and nybl collaborate to deliver AI-powered industrial solutions using watsonx and Maximo
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Together, these technologies provide organizations with secure, intelligent asset and operations management capabilities that help reduce costs, improve safety outcomes, and enhance overall performance....
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Prosus introduces new AI-based framework to enhance ecommerce operations
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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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Cisco report highlights cybersecurity readiness gap among South African SMBs
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em 09/10/2025
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Limited digital skills and fragmented security systems are leaving smaller businesses exposed to evolving cyber risks....
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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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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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Study: Trust in GenAI surges globally despite gaps in AI safeguards
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Organizations building trustworthy AI are 60% more likely to double ROI of AI projects, underscoring the high cost of ignoring responsible practices...
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South Africa opens G20 task force meeting on AI and data governance
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em 30/09/2025
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In his opening remarks, Minister Malatsi underscored AI’s role as “a profound transformative force” shaping economies, societies, and governance worldwide....
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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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SAS launches retrieval agent manager for enterprise unstructured data processing
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Analytics company releases no-code AI solution to process unstructured enterprise data using retrieval augmented generation framework. The platform aims to help organizations extract information from documents, manuals, and reports for business decision s...
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Street Wallet expands reach with acquisition of tipping startup Digitip
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The deal boosts Street Wallet’s presence in KwaZulu-Natal and enhances its mission to bring informal workers and traders into the digital economy....
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Creatio releases global survey report revealing AI agents and no-code as key enablers of enterprise transformation
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Study of 564 business and technology leaders shows AI agents are a boardroom priority and no-code is powering its adoption at scale...
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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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Binance Pay partners with Zapper
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Payment integration allows South African users to pay with cryptocurrency at restaurants, retailers, and fuel stations through Zapper's QR code system. The partnership includes merchants like KFC, Dis-Chem, and FlySafair, with a 50% cashback promotion lau...
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Six African startups secure $400,000 in FINCA Ventures Competition
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Early-stage ventures in climate-smart agriculture and fintech receive catalytic funding and global exposure through FINCA Ventures’ flagship prize....
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Rekindle Learning acquires EpiTek to create integrated african training platform
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em 19/09/2025
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South African edtech companies merge to form Rekindle EpiTek platform targeting enterprise skills development. The acquisition combines microlearning capabilities with formal certification systems to address Africa's workforce training needs through integ...
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CIO Africa by dx⁵ strengthens South African operations
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em 19/09/2025
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Technology leadership community platform expands regional presence with new senior appointments and Hypenica partnership. The expansion aims to enhance services for South African IT executives while connecting them to broader pan-African technology networ...
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Microsoft deepens commitment to South Africa’s public sector digital transformation at GovTech 2025
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em 18/09/2025
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As lead sponsor of GovTech 2025, Microsoft highlights its role in advancing responsible AI, cloud adoption, and digital skills to strengthen government efficiency, citizen services, and digital inclusion in South Africa....
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Onafriq partners with Visa to drive digital financial inclusion in the DRC
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The collaboration introduces Visa Pay, a cloud-native platform that links mobile money wallets with Visa’s global network, expanding access to everyday digital payments in one of Africa’s fastest-growing financial markets....
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South Africa’s online retail set to surpass R130 billion as E-Commerce becomes growth engine
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em 18/09/2025
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A new report from World Wide Worx, produced with Mastercard and Peach Payments, shows online sales in South Africa are expanding nearly 20 times faster than physical retail, cementing digital platforms as a structural driver of the country’s economy...
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Google expands connectivity and AI investments to power Africa’s digital future
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Google has unveiled a new subsea cable hub in South Africa as part of its broader Africa Connect programme, alongside fresh investments in AI education and research support. The initiatives reinforce the company’s $1 billion commitment to the contin...
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