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Electric vehicles accelerate SA’s public transport modernisation

The electrification of SA’s public transport sees significant growth, boosted by increased electric bus procurement and long-term targets set by bus operators.

Sibahle Malinga

5:50

Retail innovation

Apr 17, 2025

Empowering retail innovation: TANGO redefines payment experiences

TANGO serves as a middleware solution that facilitates transaction processing and integrates payment service providers, allowing retailers to aggregate transactions from multiple channels.

MoData

5:30

Tshwane University of Technology

Apr 16, 2025

Tech, skills mismatch debilitates SA’s public service

A study of the public service workforce’s skills and competencies uncovers limited technology proficiency and an HR system that is poorly utilised.

Opera Mini eyes African expansion with AI infusion

Opera Software adds Aria AI to Opera Mini, to attract more users on the African continent, where the majority of its subscribers are based.

SS25Hack Ideathon – Africa’s future cyber warriors brainstorm for battle

Academics, students and cyber security industry experts met up at at the hybrid event in Unisa to refine ideas, innovations and hackathon strategies.

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.

3:40

KasiD

Apr 15, 2025

KasiD looks to go international as business grows

The local food delivery service aims to be in more than 60% of SA’s 532 townships this year, reveals CEO Freddy Mahhumane.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

2:00

African Telecommunications Union

Apr 15, 2025

SA rallies behind its own for ATU secretary-general

South Africa names Cynthia Lesufi as its candidate for secretary-general of the African Telecommunications Union for the 2026-2030 term.

Eskom to establish independent renewable energy business

The objective for the new subsidiary is to operate independently of the main Eskom entity to allow for competitive market positioning.

Africa falls behind as globe navigates geopolitics of AI

There is still a long way for Africa to go to create and claim its place in the developing AI hierarchy, says BCG X.

Bridging the sustainability gap to support power, cooling for AI era

Collaboration is needed between infrastructure providers, software platforms and governments to ensure advanced AI data centres align with national priorities.

Vertiv