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SA recycling platform wins big at global competition

Nestlé names Kudoti among the five winners of its creating shared value competition, awarding the South African recycling business a $40 000 cash prize.

Staff Writer

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University of Pretoria

Jul 5, 2021

Telemedicine robot arrives at local hospital ICU unit

The University of Pretoria’s faculty of health sciences welcomes “Stevie the robot” to the Steve Biko Academic Hospital, to help treat patients during the pandemic.

FNB cautions clients on new remote access fraud scam

The bank warns of a new fraud scam that tricks victims into relinquishing control of their devices so that fraudsters can steal money or sensitive information.

Staff Writer

2:40

Kalon Venture Partners

Jul 2, 2021

With R250m war chest, Kalon hunts for tech start-ups

The digital venture capitalist successfully completes its final Section 12J capital raise, with assets under management of over a quarter of a billion rand.

Billionaire Richard Branson readies to travel to space

Sir Richard Branson will board Virgin Galactic’s next test flight to space, as tech billionaires look to commercialise space travel.

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.

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Elon Musk

Jun 30, 2021

MWC 2021: Musk earmarks $30bn for Starlink satellite project

SpaceX founder Elon Musk estimates the total investment cost of his satellite internet project to be as much as $30 billion in the long-term.

Sibahle Malinga

6:20

Square Kilometre Array

Jun 30, 2021

Green light for R34bn SKA telescopes construction in SA, Australia

The SKA Observatory member states approve the start of construction of the Square Kilometre Array telescopes in South Africa and Australia.

Local team’s digital supply chain solution scoops top prize

Silicon Cape and the US Mission to SA crown team Basket as winner of the third Hackathons for South Africa: Digital Solutions for Real World Challenges competition.

FNB extends reach to KZN for smart ID collections

The bank’s customers in KwaZulu-Natal can now collect their smart IDs and passports at the Cornubia branch.

MWC 2021: GSMA beefs up efforts to fight fake phone calls

The telecoms industry body joins forces with software firm Mobileum to develop technology to fight robo-calling and fraudulent calls.

Vodacom invites developers to join VodaPay ecosystem

The telco's financial services unit calls on developers and businesses to join the VodaPay ecosystem by building their own “Mini Programs”.

SA’s start-up ecosystem achieves major milestone

South Africa becomes the first African nation to rank in the global top 50 of countries in terms of start-up ecosystems, according to a global index report.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

2:40

Digital Africa Ventures

Jun 29, 2021

Digital Africa Ventures seeks tech start-ups after funding boost

The Johannesburg-based venture capital firm raises R25 million, which it will invest in innovative South African tech start-ups.

Sibahle Malinga

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