Afri Ride branches into fintech, food deliveries

Less than a year after launch, Afri Ride’s creators are taking the ride-sharing app to neighbouring country Zimbabwe.

Uber introduces its largest region-wide initiative, in partnership with Mastercard, to provide120 000 free trips and meals to frontline workers.

5G opens up a whole new range of opportunities for businesses and should lead to something of a technological revolution, says Intdev.

Electric vehicle prices decrease due to market expansion and the economic downturn; however, manufacturers are selling them at a loss.

The e-hailing company’s new payment service aims to promote contactless transactions during the coronavirus period and beyond.

The vehicle manufacturer expands its chatbot-like Web application to SA, to provide an online knowledge base tool for customers.

The ride-hailing company plans to install protection measures in a further 4 000 vehicles registered on its platform.

The companies give the South African motor retail industry free access to a newly developed COVID-19 employee portal.

The WeConnect Go app allows the user to receive vehicle data and control certain functions via their smartphone.

The e-hailing platform enhances its service offering to include express delivery of essential items within a 25km radius in 24 hours.

With many shelters seeking assistance during the lockdown period, the ride-hailing company pledges 50 000 free rides and meals.

Ride-hailing operators and drivers fear their vehicles will be repossessed if government doesn’t provide financial support during the lockdown.