By Ernst Wittmann, TCL Regional Manager for Southern & East Africa and Global Operator Account Manager for Africa Africa is a hotbed of mobile innovation and entrepreneurship, blazing trails in applications as diverse as mobile money (M-Pesa), e-commerce (Jumia and Takealot), smartphone-powered retail (Yoco and others), business to business platforms (like Twiga Foods, which connects small-scale farmers…
Standard Bank, the biggest bank in Africa by assets, is the first authorised bank to offer transactions through China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS). The bank was granted license to offer CIPS transactions in June at the Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai. The system has since gone live and was recently inaugurated at a ceremony held…
By Bradley Elliott, CEO of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) platform RelyComply Digital and mobile-first banking has changed our lives for the better, but it has exposed us to a range of increasingly complex financial crime threats. According to South Africa’s Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), 65.3% of 2024’s reported incidents were related to digital banking, with losses exceeding R1.4…
MediaTek, an innovator of smartphone systems-on-chips (SoCs), has announced that the flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset will feature in the Find X9 Series from leading global smartphone brand, OPPO. The Find X9 Series launched in South Africa on 7 November and is available exclusively through Vodacom. Setting new standards in on-device AI, console-class gaming, and…
Tana Malinga Top leaders from the Tshwane Metro Police, Fire and Rescue, SANParks, Bidvest Protea Coin and several private security companies have signed a major new agreement called Operation Night Watch. The goal is clear: boost safety during the high-risk hours of 6pm to 6am.By working together and investing in better equipment, training and teamwork,…
Peach Payments, a leading African payment service provider, has partnered with the global Anti-Financial Crime platform RelyComply to strengthen its anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) compliance capabilities and support its expansion into new African markets. Recognised as one of the 100 Most Innovative Fintech Startups of 2024 by CB Insights, Peach Payments offers a…
TCL has just introduced one of South Africa’s most affordable 5G smartphones, the new TCL 60R 5G with a recommended retail price of R1,999 on prepaid. The TCL 60R combines smooth visuals, fast connectivity and long battery life in a sleek, budget-friendly package. With TCL NXTURBO and RAM expansion technology, the TCL 60R 5G is…
By Christo Wessels, MediaTek’s Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa South Africans are embracing side hustles for fun and profit, with one survey finding that 45% of young adults are pursuing side gigs. The primary reason for running a side hustle is to generate additional income, but some people do it to learn a new skill, explore a personal interest…
Level 8 – the sleek covered rooftop of Fourways Mall will transform into South Africa’s go-to mega event for video gaming, technology, esports, geek culture, and digital entertainment. In fact, a smart marketing person called it, “South Africa’s legendary playground of pixels, power-ups, and possibilities. “No expenses were spared on that consultation! For three epic…
Easy tips to help you stay sharp and shop smart over Black Friday and the festive season 05 November 2025 – Many South African senior citizens have spent decades working hard, saving diligently, and investing wisely to build a secure financial future. Retirement should be the time to enjoy the fruit of their labour, without worrying about…
