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Smaller ISPs still worried about Vodacom-Maziv merger deal

The industry players say the reviewed deal gives Vodacom extensive influence over SA’s largest open-access fibre infrastructure through Maziv.

AURA positions smartphones to be ‘safety tool’

The emergency response platform partners with an original equipment manufacturer, with its service embedded on some Samsung devices.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

E-Squared Investments

E Squared sparks tech innovations with R1bn investments

Since its inception in 2017, the VC firm has deployed over R1.02 billion into 177 ventures across the continent.

ICT SMME Chamber

ICT SMEs slam draft transformation policy direction

The ICT SMME Chamber “strongly opposes” the draft policy allowing equity equivalent investments, warning it undermines SA’s 30% HDI ownership law.

Department of Trade

Proudly SA banks on local e-commerce

In partnership with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, Proudly South African readies two e-commerce platforms.

ITWeb TV: Does SA have what it takes to produce a billion-dollar unicorn? | Episode #98

Innovation Hub CEO Bangani Mpangalasane discusses Gauteng's budding start-up ecosystem, why SA has yet to produce a unicorn company, and innovation that can be a catalyst for economic development and resolve societal challenges.

Old Mutual SMEgo

Old Mutual pitchathon offers R4.2m to ICT, fintech SMEs

Tech that can be scaled to help SMEs grow will create jobs, say business leaders at the 2025 Old Mutual SMEgo Pitchathon launch.

Technology Innovation Agency

Collaborative initiative to power digital skills, innovation

The Technology Innovation Agency and MICT SETA partner to strengthen digital skills and advance economic growth across SA.

MultiChoice-backed Wetility secures R500m funding

The capital will be utilised to fund solar and battery systems, enabling the start-up to add over 16MW of solar capacity.

OAE scores $1.8m seed funding to transform energy market with AI

South African startup Open Access Energy lands $1.8 million in seed funding to scale its AI-powered digital infrastructure for electricity trading.

AWS Generative AI Accelerator

AWS invites start-ups to join 2025 GenAI accelerator

Amazon Web Services aims to support start-ups building foundational artificial intelligence technologies.

Sonke debuts its first automated refill store in Diepsloot

SKUBU aims to reduce single-use plastic waste and provide cost savings of up to 60%.

How HOSTAFRICA helps businesses expand into Africa with in-country hosting and servers

HOSTAFRICA offers in-country hosting services in Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana, so businesses can benefit from speed, uptime and compliance.