Tech
APO Group joins UNESCO’s Global Education Coalition for COVID-19 Response
APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading pan-African communications and business consultancy, today announced it has joined the UNESCO Global Education Coalition for COVID-19 Response ...
Technology
COVID-19 Contact Tracing Apps: managing the pandemic spread, or ending privacy for individuals?
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a huge toll worldwide for both individuals and economies. As a precaution, many countries have implemented strict lockdown ...
Technology
New QR code billing service for SMEs in South Africa
South Africa’s payment solutions provider Netcash has collaborated with Mastercard to launch Quick Response (QR) code payments across its multi-channel billing platform, as ...
Technology
Vodacom launches Alcatel2019G phone for the elderly, making digital society accessible to all
Vodacom is committed to building an accessible and inclusive digital society using technology that is relevant to everyone. In line with this, Vodacom ...
Technology
A cost-effective IT strategy is key to navigating times of economic uncertainty
It’s tough right now for businesses to find a silver lining amid the unprecedented social and economic upheaval. But as with any mega-world ...
Technology
A new digital financial ecosystem launches in Nigeria
Sparkle, a digital ecosystem providing financial, lifestyle and business support services to Nigerians across the globe has been launched. Sparkle, which has been ...
Technology
Here’s the first South African university to add cloud accounting platform to its syllabus
In a major boost for accountants of the future, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) has become the first tertiary education institution in South ...
Technology
South Africa’s Mama Money expands global reach with Western Union
Western Union, a player in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, and Mama Money, a rapidly growing international money transfer company, have joined ...
Technology
Lack of preparedness can have serious consequences for cybersecurity
The current global Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has exposed many flaws and gaps in the way businesses operate, but what has become glaringly apparent ...
Startups
South African fintech startup selected to join Mastercard Start Path
Focused on financial inclusion, Ukheshe’s technology platform helps banks and telcos provide affordable digital banking and payment services (BaaS). With client acquisition, onboarding and ...
