Articles about Digital Economy

Uber pledges R5bn to boost SA’s digital economy

The e-hailing firm’s investment will fund electric vehicle rollout, Uber Moto expansion and initiatives for driver-partners across SA.

Powering the future with Quest-driven data, security, modernisation

Quest enables AI-assisted modelling and automated metadata workflows that accelerate data product delivery.

Closing trust gap is foundation of digital transformation

Digital trust is a business issue as much as a technical one, and requires secure systems, strong compliance, staff education and accountability.

Cash’s crown slips, slightly

Cash remains the dominant payment method in South Africa, although digital alternatives are gaining ground.

How MAZIV, DFA are shaping Africa’s digital economy

The companies are exploring how large-scale fibre investment can strengthen local economies, accelerate access and power a digitally enabled SA.

ITWeb TV: Seacom outlines its role in Africa’s connectivity

Seacom’s Prenesh Padayachee highlights the importance of data centre neutrality, elastic connectivity and upgraded networks for Africa’s digital growth.

Seacom, Sentech partnership targets digital economy SMMEs

The companies join hands to strengthen the SMME ecosystem by offering mentorship, training, funding, and access to shared innovation platforms.

Job-seekers to get free Uber ride to interviews

Uber and Harambee collaborate to provide 100 000 rides to job-seekers going to interviews, as well as access to 10 000 earning opportunities.

Deepfakes, synthetic IDs and the race to secure Africa’s digital economy

A wave of sophisticated fraud is accelerating Africa’s shift towards global identity proofing standards.

South Africa, China to collab on AI research and innovation

The nations agree to formally advance a proposed memorandum of understanding to unlock collaborative application of artificial intelligence in critical sectors.

Powering Africa’s digital future from the heart of Teraco

NAPAfrica currently has 2 244 physically connected ports and a total connected capacity of 41.5Tbps.

Swiss tech giant pushes SA students towards STEM careers

ABB says learning and development initiatives aim to address issues faced by SA’s youth.