Articles about South Africa

Heidi Health enters SA market as clinician-led AI grows

The platform launches locally to automate clinical documentation and bridge the healthcare worker gap.

Cash-strapped shoppers turn to AI to tighten spending

AI is becoming central to how South Africans shop, reinforcing a shift toward strategic spending, says SpendTrend26.

South Africans curious but cautious about 3D-printed food

A University of Johannesburg study finds attitudes and trust outweigh technology in shaping willingness to adopt 3D-printed food.

iStore SA expands amid growing trade-in business

The Apple reseller is scaling up its retail operations, fuelled by rising trade-ins and growth in its pre-owned devices business.

Siemens Mobility appoints CEO for SA

A 23-year veteran of the Siemens Group, Florian Kellenberger will help Siemens Mobility accelerate SA’s digital rail transition.

Australia, Saudi Arabia, Europe compete for SA’s tech skills

International recruiters are increasingly targeting South African tech professionals, intensifying global competition for scarce local skills, says Pnet.

SA to see fintech-led MVNOs offering crypto services

Fintech-led MVNOs increasingly pivot toward embedding financial services, such as cross-border payments and crypto wallets, says BMI.

Presidency rejects claims comms minister acted unlawfully

The presidency dismisses political outrage over EEIPs policy direction, saying minister Solly Malatsi acted within the confines of the law.

8.75m hit by online threats in SA in Q1

Ransomware incidents are set to rise in SA and Nigeria in 2025.

Netflix cracks down on password sharing in SA

The US-based streaming service expands its password restrictions to SA, as it looks to increase revenue.

SA bucks the e-levy implementation trend in Africa

As financial industry bodies warn African regulators against an e-levy on digital payments, National Treasury says it has no plans to introduce the contentious tax.

SA looks to Switzerland in sci-tech push

The co-operation will see the countries exchange visits of scientists, researchers and scholars, and share scientific knowledge.