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Digital democracy hackathon to empower citizens

The Seedstars Digital Democracy Challenge seeks innovative, low-cost and viable digital solutions that will empower a democratic society.

Gig economy trumpeted as SA’s solution to joblessness

As SA’s ever-higher unemployment rate continues to shock, the country is urged to tap into the gig economy to unlock infinite job opportunities.

Sibahle Malinga and Samuel Mungadze

1-grid renews partnership with UCT’s Genesis Project to boost budding entrepreneurs

The Genesis Project is a competitive programme that requires student groups to set up and successfully run a small business.

PICS: University of Pretoria drives ‘digital city’ concept in Hatfield

The higher learning institution creates the Hatfield Digital Twin City, an initiative that aims to boost service delivery with the help of smart technology.

Distributed Power Africa

Distributed Power Africa joins Shoprite’s green building initiative

The company begins preparations for solar PV at Shoprite stores in Lichtenburg (North West), Malelane (Mpumalanga) and Waverly (Gauteng).

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.

AAC Clyde Space

Boost for SA’s space, satellite industry as new firm opens

Swedish space tech company AAC Clyde Space establishes a subsidiary in SA, to capitalise on the rapidly-growing market for satellites and space services in Africa.

ROG unveils Zephyrus M16 gaming laptop

The gaming laptop fits an immersive 16-inch display and a powerful Intel processor inside an ultra-slim 15-inch chassis, says ASUS.

University of Johannesburg

UJ makes free AI, 4IR online courses available

Members of the public now have the opportunity to enrol, free of charge, in either or both of the online courses offered by the University of Johannesburg.

Traditional methods meet digital ways

Stokfella won the Best Financial Solution section of the 2020 MTN Business App of the Year Awards and is now attracting a new generation of stokvel savers.

University of Johannesburg

Over-regulation is killing mobile money in SA

While SA has largely embraced technology innovations, the country has yet to conquer the mobile money conundrum, as it’s caught in the grip of excessive legislation.

Rabelani Dagada

Shoprite Group launches new digital business unit

The retailer unveils ShopriteX, which combines data science, tech and innovation with its operational strength to provide enhanced customer experiences.

Altron HealthTech

Altron HealthTech and Market Mx unveil MediNet Connect

MediNet Connect is a digital service that accelerates the growth of private practices.

Altron HealthTech

Lavina Ramkissoon

Get ready to ride the social-commerce wave

The use of social networks in the context of e-commerce transactions sees the rise of internet sensation ‘Brother Pomegranate’ amid the growing global trend of rural entrepreneurship.

Lavina Ramkissoon

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