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Contactless Payments Soar As Consumers Embrace Tap-To-Pay And Digital Wallets
Contactless payments are surging in popularity, with over half of Standard Bank's customers now opting to tap their cards or phones at supermarkets, restaurants, and fuel stations. As merchants increasingly adopt this technology and digital wallets become more popular, contactless payments have risen to account for 53% of all transactions, up from 42% just two
Wireless Tech Enhancement Platform Hits South Africa
In a collaboration effort between Vox Telecom and MTN South-Africa, local South African SME’s will have a powerful new wireless technology deliver fast, cost-effective and reliable connectivity even to rural areas. Tarana Wireless, a US based technology infrastructure solutions provider, has developed a system that combins multiple antennas and radios, innovative algorithms, to deliver the
Breaking News today – Tuesday 1 October 2024
Business & Tech News Oil Island Dispute: A tiny Island of 30 hectares and barely 1km in length has become the centre of an International Court of Justice(ICJ) court case. Mbanié, an Island off the coast of Gabon is situated in oil rich waters and has become the quest for both Equatorial Gunea and Gabons
Sony changes the game with the INZONE M10S
Sony has today added to its INZONE gaming gear range with the INZONE M10S – a 27-inch OLED gaming monitor that is changing the game with super high 480Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time and QHD resolution. Co-developed with leading esports team Fnatic, the INZONE M10S is designed to be tournament ready thanks to a 24.5-inch playing
High EQ in contact centres leads to better customer experiences
The BPO industry is renowned for being one of the most stressful industries in the world, and this is no surprise – the variability of human interaction adds an element of the unknown to each day an agent spends in a contact centre. The value chain of customer experience relies on a calm, seamless interaction
Leadership Lessons from Rugby Champions
Leadership Lessons from Rugby Champions The 2024 Rugby Championship came to an end this past Saturday with the South African Springboks (Bokke) victorious in a complete routing of the Argentinian Los Pumas at Mbombela stadium in Nelspruit South Africa. While there are often comparisons made with regards leadership qualities in sport that relate to business
Firearm training shake-up puts 42 000 jobs at risk
The Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) is apparently moving to take control of firearms instructor training and qualification certification in South Africa, and industry sources are claiming that such a shift that could destabilise the entire firearms training industry. This change threatens the efficient processing of thousands of essential security provider
Momentum Health Solutions Announces 2025 Product Enhancements and Annual Contribution Increases
Johannesburg, South Africa – 30 September 2024 – While there is more positivity around the South African economy, unemployment still remains high, and consumers are still having to make difficult financial choices after years of low economic growth. The medical scheme industry is not immune to this trend. Consumers are having to take a long
The Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital Introduces VSD Surgery Week for Life-Changing Operations
The Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital (NMCH) is proud to announce the second instalment of a transformative healthcare initiative, VSD WEEK, a dedicated campaign aimed at fast-tracking life-saving surgeries for children with Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). This follows the success of the inaugural VSD Week, held in May 2024 Previous highly successful supported by Momentum Health,
Breaking News today – Monday 30 September 2024
Business & Tech News Old Mutual Fined for Non-Compliance: In a statement released on Friday, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) said it had imposed an administrative sanction on Old Mutual Life Assurance Company South Africa (OMLACSA) as a result of its non-compliance with the provisions of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA Act), following
Robotics, coding, and science shows light up the 44th Eskom Expo International Science Fair
Excitement filled the air as the 44th Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) opened its doors, welcoming young scientists with an electrifying line-up of activities, including robotics and coding workshops, and riveting science shows. The opening of the ISF saw 308 South African young scientists, along with 18 international peers representing Lesotho, India, Russia, Mexico, Turkey,
Decarbonizing Hydrogen
As the world moves towards cleaning up its polluted planet, one of the most promoted developments is the use of Hydrogen. Hydrogen engines, hydrogen generators are key new tech developments for what is to be a greener transport future, based on the premise that it is cleaner and more efficient than fossil fuels right? Well
Digital Payment Developments Driving New Solutions
In a recent research study conducted by the University of Pretoria (UP) last year, it was highlighted that a full 22% of South African consumers are still completely cash reliant. Clothing and household good retail giant Mr Price underlines this with its latest financial results (for year ending June 2024) indicating that of its R36.6
Cool Ideas Internet, Officially Titled the fastest ISP in South Africa
Cool Ideas, the multi award-winning internet service provider, has added another trophy to its cabinet. The ISP now has the ultimate bragging rights, having just been awarded the highly-coveted Speedtest Award™ for the Best Internet Fixed ISP in South Africa for 2024, by global powerhouse Ookla®. This top nod, based on millions of consumer-initiated tests
Looksee: Use Interest Rate Cuts To Protect Your Home From Electricity Tariffs
Lower interest rates, declining consumer inflation, and decreasing petrol costs will provide much-needed financial relief for household budgets. However, with a double-digit increase in electricity tariffs in 2024, a trend that has persisted for several years now, households should consider using these savings to protect themselves from future electricity tariff hikes. This is according to
Alarming Surge in AI-Driven Cybercrime in the first half of 2024
Trend Micro Incorporated has warned that threat actors have bounced back from recent law enforcement efforts to unleash a new wave of attacks leveraging AI and other techniques. The global cybersecurity leader revealed that it blocked almost 47 million email threats, more than 7,000 ransomware attempts and over 3 million malicious URLs targeted at South
Lenovo South Africa Unveils Commercial AI Innovations to Empower Local Businesses
Lenovo South Africa is proud to unveil its latest AI-enhanced commercial lineup, embodying the company’s vision of leading and enabling Smarter Technology for All. With a commitment to creating a future of Smarter AI for All, Lenovo is transforming from a top device maker into a tech solutions leader powered by AI. Lenovo’s vision for
Breaking News today – Friday 27 September 2024
Business & Tech News African Debt for Nature Deal Proposed: According to a Reuters report, there are potentially five African countries working on creating a world-first joint "debt-for-nature" swap to preserve the greater African West Coats ocean areas. Debt-for Nature deals have been structured in the past but none have been multi-national deals. The concept
WeBuyCars and RTMC initiative achieves milestones in online vehicle registrations
The first-of-its-kind online motor vehicle registration and notice of change of ownership (NCO) initiative between WeBuyCars and the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), has amassed one year of data and has achieved several milestones on the way. This groundbreaking initiative, launched on August 22, 2023, is transforming the way vehicle registration and ownership changes are
South African Digital Accounting Firm Flourishing on a Global Stage
In the ever-changing world of business, several African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are making waves on the global stage. These dynamic companies, born and bred in the heart of Southern Africa, are not just surviving but thriving abroad, showcasing the resilience and innovation that define our nation and are a true testament to Africa’s